Ensuring you’re ready for the new digital world

Freedom fibre is building a future-proof full-fibre broadband network. Our new network is set to replace the old copper networks to bring you much faster speeds, greater connectivity and increased reliability. This new technology also ensures you’ll be ready for the future digital world as old services are retired.

The old copper networks are not so great. Thousands of cables at the exchange interfere with each other, reducing signal speed and reliability. The copper cables run from the local exchange all the way to you. Unfortunately, copper’s not very practical over distance so the signal degrades, resulting in lower speeds and a weaker, less reliable connection. You can learn more about the story of copper networks here. 

BT Openreach has announced that it doesn’t make sense for them to keep lots of different old technologies running as it’ll be too expensive and replacement parts are no longer being made. So, it’s wise to be mindful of this, and start considering moving to a new full-fibre network like ours.

Further information on Openreach’s plan relating to how and when they are planning to switch off their old copper-based network and what this means for you here.