Millions of Brits are set to be moved onto faster full-fibre internet in the near future. Openreach, which installs and supplies internet access across Britain, has confirmed that it no longer wants to offer internet service providers such as BT, Sky and TalkTalk the option to serve homes with copper connectivity which simply can't keep pace with today's digital needs.
For those not aware, newer fibre to the premises connections can whizz the web around homes at speeds in excess of 900Mbps. That's compared to a maximin of around 70Mbps via copper wires. With more of us streaming movies, downloading games and working from home, that boost makes a huge difference and it's one of the reasons Openreach is so keen to switch homes over to full fibre.
The firm has said that from 2024, 119 new locations will no longer have the option to buy plans that are not using that better connectivity, according to the Mirror.
