Openreach will be supported by increased investment from BT Group and now expects to accelerate towards its target of reaching 25 million premises by December 2026, upping its build rate by 20% to up to five million premises passed during the year to March 2026.

Community Fibre has now passed more than one million residential properties across London with its full fibre network.
The altnet has expanded its footprint by 75% in the last 12 months, supported by Warburg Pincus LLC, DTCP Railpen and NDIF.
Theo Blackwell, Chief Digital Officer for London said: “The Mayor's Connected London team and Community Fibre work closely together to make investment happen on the ground.
“Together we are bridging the digital divide and improving London’s broadband infrastructure for the future, helping to build a better, fairer and more prosperous city for all.”