Jon Carter

Head of News & Content, Openreach

[Openreach @WeAreOpenreach]

What if a critical business line stopped working tomorrow? ⏳

Hidden services may still rely on the PSTN, closing 31 January 2027.

Think you’ve switched? Episode 1 of The Big Switch Off could prove otherwise 👇
https://t.co/EHxaL431a3

[Joshua King ✏ @JoshKingWrites]

🛜 Exclusive - Q&A: Why full fibre is not as sexy as Starlink - but could drive £4 billion boost to Scotland

- Key trends for sector in 2025
- How Openreach will adapt
- importance of emerging tech
- And one wish for Scotland?

[Advanced Television @advancedtv]

Openreach: UK broadband usage up 10.5% in 2024
https://t.co/nAC478t6gk

[Openreach @WeAreOpenreach]

Our engineers and partners have been working tirelessly to restore services following the damage caused by #StormDarragh to infrastructure – including downed telegraph poles and overhead cables. Thank you for your patience and understanding 🙏

[Openreach @WeAreOpenreach]

We’re thrilled to partner with @SciTechgovuk on Project Gigabit, delivering fast and reliable #broadband to over 131,000 premises in hard-to-reach areas across England and Wales 🌐

This £289M investment will transform #connectivity and drive economic growth across the UK 🚀

[Department for Science, Innovation and Technology @SciTechgovuk]

Over 131,000 premises in rural areas of England & Wales will be able to enjoy fast and reliable broadband thanks to new contracts worth £289 million signed with Openreach as part of Project Gigabit.

This will benefit communities with better connectivity & economic growth.

[Openreach @WeAreOpenreach]

Our #FullFibre #network now reaches half of all #UK homes and businesses 🎉

2024 Highlights:
📈 4M+ new premises connected
🌐 17M total premises
🏡 4.3M in hard-to-reach areas

Check if you can upgrade today 👉 https://t.co/d4tv2giFlE

[Openreach @WeAreOpenreach]

A single car collision involving one of our green roadside cabinets can disrupt service for hundreds of customers, so a swift repair is our priority.

Watch how we do this & remember to report issues to our damage team on 0800 023 2023 (choose option 1 and then option 1 again) 📞

[Openreach @WeAreOpenreach]

📢 Exciting news! We’re bringing ultrafast broadband to #Iona, the cradle of Christianity in #Scotland. This project will transform #connectivity for residents, seasonal workers & visitors. Proud to work with @ScotGov, @DigConnectScot, @N_T_S, @HistEnvScot and @RichardLochhead 🔽

[Jon Carter @JonCarter]

@bazzacollins That description sounds like me during a joyous family Xmas lunch

[Openreach @WeAreOpenreach]

We're expanding our network. More than 200k additional homes & businesses will soon have access to ultrafast Full Fibre including:

🟢 Chichester, West Sussex
🟢 Broughton, Greater Manchester
🟢 Perth, Scotland
🟢 Pantymwyn, Wales

Check availability: https://t.co/G9DmrMgKA1

[Jon Carter @JonCarter]

@bazzacollins Lol just checked my sources (Google) and looks like he hasn’t croaked just yet. Bronson on the other hand…

[Jon Carter @JonCarter]

@bazzacollins Think he’s dead Barry

[Jon Carter @JonCarter]

@bazzacollins They nicked all the ideas for Dark Skies - which I think they’ve now bought

[Openreach @WeAreOpenreach]

Passion drives change and engineer Charlene is a shining example💪🏿

As a modern black woman, her success did not come without challenges👷🏾‍♀️

She shares her story-starting from retail to finding a rewarding career as an engineer. Read more👇🏿
https://t.co/muVNfrYGMH

#WeAreOpenreach

[Openreach @WeAreOpenreach]

Meet Tia the stowaway cat!🐈 ​

The Oban mog was feline adventurous when she snuck into engineer Doug’s van for a three-hour ferry trip to the Hebrides 😶

He cared for her until he could return her to her family the next day 🥰​

A cat-tastic trip!​

#WeAreOpenreach

[Openreach @WeAreOpenreach]

Our goal is to represent the communities we serve, and we understand levels of ethnic diversity vary across the country👷🏿

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re highlighting our progress to reshape our workplace to be fair and inclusive for all✊🏿

#WeAreOpenreach #BHM2022

[Openreach @WeAreOpenreach]

Our EV fleet has just surpassed 1,500 vans🎉

Ultra-fast, reliable broadband shouldn't cost us the environment. As UK’s second largest commercial fleet, we’re committed to building sustainably and cutting emissions by going electric by 2030🚐

#WeAreOpenreach #GreatBigGreenWeek

[Openreach @WeAreOpenreach]

We’re excited to be attending the #ConnectedBritain conference today!

Details:
📅 20-21st September 
📍 Business Design Centre, London 
🗣️ 5 Openreach speakers 

We look forward to the discussions and hope to see you there!

#WeAreOpenreach @ConnBritain

[Openreach @WeAreOpenreach]

So proud of the #Openreach #PrideNetwork and #Allies, celebrating 50 years since the first Pride in the UK #Pride #PrideInLondon #AllOurPride #OpenToEveryone #PrideMonth 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈