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Openreach may well be the largest infrastructure provider in the UK, but it partners with sites of every size OPENREACH: NO SITE IS TOO SMALL F or housing developers, delivering high-quality homes for modern families means more
sometimes run for several kilometres through the public network and may involve traffic management and local authority notice periods. Importantly, the required work – carried out by Openreach – does not always correlate with the size of the development. A small site may need significant reinforcement, while a larger one may need little. Early registration gives Openreach time to deliver this work effectively. Existing infrastructure Openreach operates both legacy copper and newer full fibre networks, and there may be assets on or near a site that need to be safely diverted. Using Openreach’s ‘Maps by Email’ service allows developers to identify existing
than bricks and mortar. Alongside reliable water, heating and electricity, fast and dependable broadband is a fundamental utility – and homebuyers expect their new property to be digitally ready from day one. Full fibre connectivity is central to meeting that expectation. Full fibre: why it matters Full fibre is the latest technology to connect residential and commercial premises to broadband. It is the network that makes broadband work in the home, delivering fast speeds, reliable performance and low latency. ● For homeowners, this means seamless streaming, responsive gaming, reliable video calls. ● For developers , this matters because high-speed broadband is no longer viewed as a luxury add-on but as a necessity. For sites of every size Openreach is the UK’s largest infrastructure provider but it works with single-plot builds right through to large, multi- phase developments, proudly supporting SME developers’ vital role in delivering new homes across the UK.
How the process works Openreach makes planning, build and delivery of full fibre as straightforward as possible. Each development is supported by a Field-Based Coordinator (FBC) who guides the developer through every step of the fibre journey. They ensure that everything is aligned so full fibre connectivity is ready when homeowners move in. The process begins with the Openreach Developer Portal, which enables developers to register their site and begin the contracting journey. This allows Openreach to gather essential information such as site location, site plans and the number of units. From there, Openreach progresses to the planning, survey and build stages, with
the FBC visiting the site and holding regular meetings to keep everything on track. Early engagement Openreach asks developers to register their sites as early as possible – ideally at least three months before the first home is due to be handed over – to allow for a smoother delivery. Some sites
network assets. Where diversion is required,
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Openreach works with developers to manage costs and ensure completion. For SME developers, partnering with Openreach means access to expertise, nationwide infrastructure and a process designed to support sites of any size.
require off-site reinforcement work, such as installing spine fibre cables that connect the development to the wider Openreach network. These cables can
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