A BROADBAND firm has vowed to keep disruption to a minimum as construction of its new Full Fibre network is underway in Rubery.
Openreach is bringing the broadband upgrades, giving thousands of residents and local businesses gigabit-capable connection speeds.
The build is expected to reach the majority of properties and businesses in the area, providing more reliable, resilient and future-proof connectivity, with fewer faults and enough capacity to meet growing data demands.
Kasam Hussain, Openreach partnership director, said: “We’re bringing full fibre broadband to Rubery and letting local people know what to expect.
“This is a major infrastructure upgrade, so there will be more engineering teams, equipment and vans around town, and we’re working hard 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.
“But there may be places where we need to install new poles, underground ducts and fibre cables because it’s the only way to make sure households get included in the upgrade.”
Openreach’s full fibre network now reaches more than 18 million properties and the company plans to extend this to 25 million homes and businesses by the end of 2026.
Residents can receive updates on the works, including when the new connectivity will be available through their chosen provider. Visit openreach.co.uk/ultrafastfullfibre for more information.
