Openreach launches broadband project in Sawbridgeworth and continues full-fibre roll-out in Stortford

Openreach has started work to build a new broadband network for Sawbridgeworth and is continuing its upgrade of services in Bishop’s Stortford.

Fibre technology provides more reliable, resilient and future-proof connectivity, with fewer faults, more predictable and consistent speeds, and the capacity to meet growing data demands.

Kieran Wines, Openreach partnership director for the South East, said: “We’re bringing full-fibre broadband to Sawbridgeworth and letting local people know what to expect.

“This is a major infrastructure upgrade, so there will be more engineering teams, equipment and vans around town, and we're working hard to keep disruption to a minimum.

“Wherever possible, we’ll use our existing network of ducts and poles to avoid roadworks, new street furniture and disturbance.

“But there may be places where we need to install new poles, underground ducts and fibre cables because it’s the only way to make sure households get included in the upgrade.”

The upgrade will allow residents to connect multiple devices at gigabit-capable speeds, and it's expected to benefit the majority of homes and businesses in the town.

Work is also underway to bring full-fibre to more homes in Bishop’s Stortford – on top of the 4,500 properties that already have access.