Openreach confirmed full fibre was ‘here’ – then changed its mind. Photograph: Mark Richardson/AlamyMy internet provider informed me by email that full fibre broadband had become available for my property, confirmed by Openreach’s “fibre checker” tool. After a month, Openreach declared the connection uneconomical due to blockages in the conduits below the road.

Source: The Guardian February 17, 2026 07:27 UTC