Openreach

We’re the people who make the net work. Use our postcode tracker to see if you’re eligible today: direc.to/jnSQ

We’re investing £15 billion in a new Full Fibre broadband network, reaching 25 million homes and businesses by the end of 2026.

03/06/2026

It’s Week!

We’re celebrating the amazing ways our Openreach people give back to their communities.

Last year:
👥 489 of our people registered their volunteering
⏱️ More than 5,000 hours dedicated to good causes

Whether it’s helping out in schools, supporting local charities, or getting involved in projects, these efforts make a real difference.

And we know this is just a snapshot, many of our people volunteer in their own time or don’t always log their hours, so the impact goes even further. A huge thank you to everyone making a difference, you should be proud!

02/06/2026

Talk about going the extra mile (or miles!) 🚴‍♀️

Our colleague Barry teamed up with his local gym Spin Family in Thetford to organise a fantastic fundraising spinathon, supporting:

💙 MyWiSH Charity
🚁 Magpas Air Ambulance

From setting everything up to taking part in 12 spin sessions, Barry helped make the weekend a huge success.

We’re proud to support our people in giving back to their communities, amazing effort all round!

29/05/2026

More than 1.25 million homes and businesses in Wales can now connect to Full Fibre on the Openreach network – around 8 in 10 premises.

Take up is nearing 50%, showing just how popular it’s becoming.

Great to be at the Senedd recently and to see recognition from the Wales Office on how faster broadband can support growth, jobs and communities across Wales.

Thousands could still upgrade today 👉 openreach.com/fibre-checker

28/05/2026

We don’t stand still, and neither does our network.

Every week, we’re bringing to thousands more homes and businesses across the UK.

This week, our engineers have been hard at work in Sunderland, Stourbridge, Belper and Dunoon (to name just a few 👏).
✅ Faster
✅ More reliable
✅ Built for the future

So here’s your weekend challenge: could you upgrade?

It only takes 30 seconds to check 👇
https://direc.to/jnSQ

27/05/2026

Then vs now with engineer Gary 🚐⚡

We first spoke to Gary about going electric back in 2023. Fast forward to today, and things feel very different:
👉 “It’s just second nature now, charging is part of the routine”
👉 “You see a lot more EV vans out there now”

But the important stuff? That’s stayed the same:
✔️ Smooth, quiet drives
✔️ Reliable for the job
✔️ Easy to manage once you’ve got your routine

It’s a great example of how our engineers are bringing into everyday working life, and helping us move forward on our journey to .

26/05/2026

Make sure to keep an eye out for anything unusual around phone and broadband infrastructure, especially in parts of Yorkshire and the East of England.

Damage and theft linked to infrastructure crime can cause real disruption for local , and while our engineers work to fix things safely, the disruption can take resources away from other planned work.

📸 The photos are from a recent incident in Wateringbury, Kent, and show the kind of impact this criminal activity can have.

If something doesn't look right, please report it to the police immediately. You can also share any information anonymously via Crimestoppers:

☎️ 0800 555 111
🌐 crimestoppers-uk.org

What to look out for: disturbed cable chamber covers, open cabinets, or unexpected work near network equipment.

22/05/2026

Metal theft doesn’t just damage cables, it disconnects .

We’ve partnered with Crimestoppers and European Metal Recycling (EMR Group Limited UK) to help stop it, and you may have seen it featured on 5 News at 5 this week.

The reality across the UK:
🔹 Around 2,000 people in Yalding, Kent lost service this week
🔹 100,000+ customers affected since 2024
🔹 Billions of pounds lost over the past decade

We monitor our network 24/7 and investigate every incident, but we can’t do it alone.

👀 If you see suspicious activity, report it anonymously on the Crimestoppers website or by calling 0800 555 111.

👉 Find out more: https://www.openreach.com/news/openreach-crimestoppers-and-emr-join-forces-to-combat-metal-theft/

Find the link to 5 News at 5 in the comments 👇

20/05/2026

A huge shoutout to our Liverpool team 👏

They’ve been out and about keeping their local streets litter free, using their time at least four times a year to give back to their .

So far they’ve collected an amazing 282 bags of rubbish 💪

🧹122 in 2024
🧹118 in 2025
🧹 42 already in 2026

Small actions really do add up, and this team is proof of that!

19/05/2026

We’ve reached a big milestone, with 7,000 electric vans now in our fleet 🚐

Powered by our brilliant engineers, and made possible by our partners, this achievement centres our goal to equip the people who build and maintain the UK’s network, with vehicles that work reliably in the real world, every day 👷

That’s why our fleet is designed around real jobs, with safety, practicality, and performance in mind; our engineers can keep customers connected while reducing their environmental impact 🌍

👉 Read more about our progress in Judy O’Keefe’s blog on our website.

15/05/2026

This , we’re celebrating the moments that matter most ❤️

Will, one of our External Affairs and Policy team, recently took six months away from work to spend time with his growing family, even travelling to Australia to be with loved ones.

“We took our son out of nursery for three months so we could bond as a family… it was so good for all of us.”

Our family leave policy gives parents up to 52 weeks’ leave, including 18 weeks fully paid, so they can focus on family when it counts.

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