The solution
So what can we do? Well, there are several options as I see it.Wait
We wait and eventually someone will come to us with the solution. Eventually Openreach will come back and fill in the gap and all will be well. Or maybe Virgin will upgrade their network. When? Who knows. 6 months? A year? 2 Years? 10?Upon contacting Openreach and trying my best to explain the situation, I got the most generic reply possible.
Thanks for your recent enquiry through the Openreach website about getting faster broadband.I’ve looked into it, and currently, there are no plans to upgrade your property to Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband. However, we can keep you updated if that changes.
To stay informed, please register your interest using our Fibre Checker. We’ll let you know if plans change and when Ultrafast Full Fibre becomes available to order.
Just so you're aware, our full fibre rollout is managed through local projects, which are carried out in phases. This means that nearby streets or areas might get Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) before yours. If you’ve noticed other parts of your town or even your street already have fibre, this is likely the reason.
Please rest assured that our teams continuously review build feasibility across all regions, and additional locations may be considered in future phases. While we cannot provide a specific date or commitment at this stage, you can continue to check availability through your chosen service provider, who will have the most up‑to‑date information if the area enters future plans.