Openreach

Millions face a broadband shake-up - here’s how to check if you’re affected

Millions of BT and Sky customers face internet shake-up Rebecca Braybrook

'We’re connecting parts of the nation other networks don’t reach, bringing an economic boost and backing rural communities,' says Openreach. Picture: contributed.

Scots firms set for better connectivity as Openreach continues ultrafast rollout Emma Newlands

999 call operators strike today - how emergency calls will be affected Molly Powell

John Devlin 29/07/2022. GLASGOW. BT workers on the picket line in Glasgow. CWU members in Northern Ireland and across the UK, including 999 call handlers, are to take part in further strike action tomorrow

CWU October strikes: over 40,000 BT and Openreach staff walk out Patrick Hollis

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Delivering faster internet Kevin Quinn

Thousands of Scottish BT and Openreach workers are taking strike action after a £1,500 pay rise offer

BT and Openreach workers in Scotland strike in dispute over pay Lauren Gilmour

Former Scotland rugby player Lewis Carmichael will be working predominantly around Peebles, Hawick and Melrose and has already been contributing to the company’s storm response in the Borders this winter. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Former Scotland rugby player latest signing as Openreach takes on 500 workers Scott Reid

Four-day working week - your views online By The Newsroom

4,000 jobs and 3,000 apprenticeships will be created this year (Photo: Getty Images)

Openreach is creating 4,000 new roles this year in huge job boost Claire Schofield

New recruits Lucy Kennedy (crouching) and Jodine Crombie (standing) at work on an Openreach fibre installation in Lanark.

Gender bias focus sees Openreach Scotland boost female recruit intake Scott Reid

Openreach will be cabling in parts of Leith.

Temporary traffic lights in Leith to cause delays Gary Flockhart

BT is to accelerate the delivery of full fibre internet to 25 million homes across the UK, including in Scotland, by December 2026, ahead of its previous target of 20 million homes. Picture: Jeff Holmes

Thousands more Scottish homes to gain full-fibre broadband as BT boosts roll-out Scott Reid

Katie Milligan, chair of Openreach Scotland. Picture: Jeff Holmes

Full-fibre broadband offers 'game-changer' for Scottish economy - CEBR research Scott Reid

BT plans to provide high speed internet to 20m UK homes - but will it cost customers more? (Photo: Shutterstock)

BT plans to provide high speed internet to 20m UK homes - but will it cost custo... Iain Leggat

BT chief executive Philip Jansen: 'Full-fibre broadband will be the foundation of a strong BT for decades to come and a shot in the arm for the UK as we build back better from this pandemic.' Picture: Jeff Holmes

BT to 'build like fury' connecting millions of homes after new Ofcom rules Scott Reid

BT faces the threat of its first national strike in over 30 years as workers are set to vote on industrial action in a row over jobs (Photo: Shutterstock)

BT staff could strike across the UK for the first time in more than 30 years - w... Helen Johnson

Edinburgh Apprenticeship Awards 2021

Final day for submissions to the Edinburgh Apprentice Awards 2021 Jacob Farr

An Openreach trainer with apprentices in a pole yard. Pic: Monty Rakusen

Edinburgh Apprenticeship Awards highlight talented graduate apprentices Liv McMahon

Last few days to enter: Do you employ the top apprentice in Edinburgh? Is your firm leading the way?

Ad Feature Just days left to nominate people for the Edinburgh Apprenticeship Awards Jackie Mitchell

BT Group, its spend with contractors and suppliers, and the spending power of its employees, are responsible for supporting around 12,400 jobs north of the Border, the research indicates. Picture: Jeff Holmes

BT gives Scottish economy a £1.2 billion boost - independent study Scott Reid

Openreach has recruited around 600 apprentices across Scotland in recent years, including more than 60 posts in Edinburgh. Picture: Monty Rakusen.

Benefits of apprenticeships highlighted ahead of awards Emma Newlands

Are you desperate to change your provider? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Switching broadband provider should be 'less hassle' says watchdog - everything ... Rhona Shennan

UK-wide superfast programme pushed broadband speeds up a gear for 5.5 million homes. (Picture: Shutterstock)

Upgrading to superfast broadband could boost your home's value by up to £3,500 Jon Ball

Openreach already employs more than 34,500 people, including some 25,000 engineers who build, maintain and connect customers to its nationwide broadband network. Picture, taken pre-Covid, by Les Gibbon

Openreach to create at least 275 Scotland-based engineering jobs in new year Scott Reid

Katie Milligan will lead Openreach’s Scotland board when current chair and industry veteran Brendan Dick retires. Picture: Ian Jacobs Photography

New chairman named for Openreach Scotland to replace 40-year industry veteran Scott Reid

Openreach, BT Group’s digital network business, is expanding broadband across Scotland.

Botched roadworks earn BT £50,000 max fine Alastair Dalton

An Openreach trainer with apprentices in a pole yard. Pic: Monty Rakusen

How to nominate for the Evening News Apprenticeship Awards Jamie McKenzie