Openreach has joined forces with Oak Tree Housing Association to make full fibre broadband available to hundreds of flats and apartments across Greenock.
The agreement will see faster, more reliable broadband made available to around 400 properties across 39 buildings in the town.
Full fibre technology offers a faster, more reliable broadband connection. The once-in-a-generation technology enables locals to connect multiple devices at gigabit-capable speeds and will help businesses trade online and compete for decades to come.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Oak Tree Housing Association on this significant broadband upgrade,” said Adam Kerr, Openreach Partnership Manager.
“Working together is a crucial step in making sure that residents across Greenock have access to some of the best broadband available anywhere in the UK.
“The upgrades are not automatic, so once full fibre is available, tenants should contact their broadband provider, place an order to get connected, and we’ll do the rest.”
The flats and apartments will join more than 11,000 homes and businesses across Greenock that already have access to full fibre through Openreach.
However, less than 30 per cent of those who could upgrade have done so, meaning thousands are missing out on a faster, more reliable service.
A spokesperson for Oak Tree Housing Association said: “We were pleased to work with Openreach to enable the installation of broadband infrastructure across our properties. By making this available at residents’ front doors, we are giving tenants and owners more choice and flexibility in how they connect to digital services.
“Supporting improved digital access is one of the ways we can help our communities to thrive.”
Full Fibre technology offers a faster, more reliable connection that keeps up with the demands of today’s digital world.
Whether streaming your favourite show, gaming online, making a video call, managing your finances, or running a business, full fibre keeps everything running smoothly.
Packages from the widest range of broadband providers are also increasingly competitively priced, meaning people may pay similar, or even less, per month than their current bill for a much-improved service.
People living in Greenock can see if they can upgrade to full fibre by visiting Openreach’s full fibre checker.
Openreach’s full fibre network now reaches more than 19 million properties, and the company plans to extend this to 25 million homes and businesses by the end of 2026, with a belief it can reach as many as 30 million by the end of the decade – with the right investment conditions.