Millions of UK broadband users will soon find they are finally switched over to much faster full fibre speeds rather than relying on ageing technology. Openreach, which installs and supplies internet access across Britain, has confirmed that it no longer wants to offer Internet Service Providers (ISPs) 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 (FTTP) 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.
