Openreach has rolled out its full fibre broadband service to more than 210,000 homes and businesses in Suffolk.
The company’s engineers have now reached around 55 per cent of properties across the county.
This technology offers a fast, reliable broadband connection that enables residents to connect multiple devices at gigabit-capable speeds and helps businesses trade online and compete.
Kieran Wines, Openreach’s regional director in the South East, said, "It's important to remember that upgrades don’t happen automatically. People need to place an order through a broadband service provider to take advantage of our cutting-edge network.
“Local households might also be missing out on great deals. Openreach’s network supports a wide range of service providers, meaning you can shop around and find a package and price that works for you.
"We believe that this new network will give businesses an edge and provide families and home-workers with future-proof connectivity. Openreach is committed to delivering a great service that helps the community thrive, supports people to work from home easily, and keeps them connected to loved ones and opportunities.”
Openreach’s full fibre network now reaches more than 17 million properties, and the company plans to extend this to 25 million homes and businesses by the end of 2026, with a target of as many as 30 million premises by the end of the decade.