
Better internet connectivity key to growth of Britain's farming future
1 May 2025
Industry has argued against it since it was first mooted in 2014, but from 16th March BT Openreach will no longer be supplying a modem on fibre-to-the-cabinet (FTTC) installations (including upgrades from ADSL/2+). While Openreach say that this industry-wide change will simplify provision by dispensing with the need to book an engineer appointment, in reality we think the advantages and disadvantages will be more widely felt. As a wholesale supplier, we are wary of the impact on both resellers and consumers - especially in terms of the potential for confusion and misunderstandings.
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Installation with engineer visit to uplift wiring and fit faceplate |
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With network projects in over 60 cities and construction underway to reach up to 8 million homes
1 May 2025
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28 April 2025
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