Openreach Network

What is Openreach

Openreach is an independent division of BT group that was established in 2006 and runs the UK’s phone line-based broadband infrastructure. They’re responsible for the copper wires and fibre cables that connect homes and businesses to local exchanges. This means it’s concerned with maintaining and upgrading the local network. Because it serves more than 500 UK ISPs and phone providers, including BT, Sky, TalkTalk, Plusnet and many more, Openreach has a huge influence on the quality of service you get in your home.

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What service does it provide?

Openreach provides services including fixed line phone connections, DSL broadband, and fibre-optic broadband. It also provides TV services and works on behalf of more than 590 communications providers to carry out repairs and installations. Openreach also invests in upgrades to ensure the networks cables are supporting the fastest possible broadband speeds.­