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Thu, 11/05/2023 - 10:17
Following its latest fibre roadmap update, Openreach has provided more details on its build plans for Falkirk and Kent.
The provider has begun work in Falkirk alongside build partner Kier Group, having recently added Grangemouth to its roadmap. It also plans to extend to other parts of the local authority area, including Stenhousemuir, Shieldhill and Larbert.
More than 10,000 households and businesses across the district can currently connect to Openreach’s fibre.
Robert Thorburn, partnership director for Openreach Scotland, said: “It’s a major infrastructure upgrade, so there will be more engineering teams, equipment and vans around town, and we're working closely with Falkirk Council to keep disruption to a minimum.
“Wherever possible, we’ll use our existing network of ducts and poles to avoid roadworks, new street furniture and disturbance.”
In Kent, Openreach has added Cheriton to its rollout, meaning that all exchange areas in Folkestone will now be included in its network. Cheriton, Openreach will pass 4,000 local premises with fibre.
Kieran Wines, Regional Partnership Director for the south east said: “More than 240,000 homes and businesses across Kent can now access fibre through a provider of their choice on Openreach’s network.”
