Richard Knowles

Former hack, now Director of Comms @WeAreOpenreach. Often thinks better of Tweeting an opinion. Typical United fan (from Hertfordshire).

[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 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

[Openreach @WeAreOpenreach]

Being an Openreach engineer means something different every day.

Get a sneak peak into a day in the life of our new recruits. 💪

Find out more about how we’re encouraging women to start a career in engineering: https://t.co/8ZNryZN08Q #WeAreOpenreach

[Openreach @WeAreOpenreach]

CEO Clive Selley was at @COP26 as part of a @ClimateGroup hosted panel & introduced our new generation of EVs to a future custodian of the planet.

We're part of today's landmark #COP26 declaration on zero emission cars and vans. Learn more: https://t.co/XdV9CCfnuz #RouteZero

[Openreach @WeAreOpenreach]

How important is language in a job advert? We carried out research that's found hidden bias discounts half of female engineering applicants. Take a look at our results: https://t.co/4yTmv5mIc0 #WeAreOpenreach

[Richard Knowles @RichKnowles]

@zsk Archer says hi 🙋🏻‍♂️ and hang in there!

[Ofcom @Ofcom]

Broadband networks have stood firm in the face of increased demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.

New broadband data also shows that 3.5m homes can now access faster full fibre, and average speeds have increased to 64Mbit/s: https://t.co/jy3KZrlUFA

[Openreach @WeAreOpenreach]

Yesterday we saw the highest peak in traffic over our network in the last 90 days. Lots of people working from home, plus Call of Duty and Fortnite content releases likely to be factors. 10 petabytes for the first-time since lockdown. #StayConnected #WeAreOpenreach

[Openreach @WeAreOpenreach]

Openreach engineers are #keyworkers so you'll still see them out on the street making sure our broadband network keeps running, to help key public services, and your home #stayconnected in the crisis
https://t.co/4y0Czl9UO7

[James Lusher @LusherJ]

“5G is from China and so is the virus” - don’t turn on LBC right now if you want to ease into your Monday morning...

[Rory Cellan-Jones @ruskin147]

This Facebook group may have started as a pretty normal if fringe campaign - it’s now morphed into a home for crazies, claiming the virus is fake, that the PM hasn’t really got it, and it’s all part of a plot to control us. At what point does it become a danger to public health?

[Rhiannon Williams @yannon_]

For those that need to hear it: there’s not a shred of scientific evidence linking 5G to the coronavirus outbreak. Words I never thought I’d have to type: https://t.co/2RP1gRq2eH

[Openreach @WeAreOpenreach]

We’re proudly prioritising key public services like the NHS. From HSCN connectivity, to working to install broadband at the Nightingale hospital, our engineers are working around the clock to keep our healthcare heroes connected

[Openreach @WeAreOpenreach]

We've been named at 15th in the Sunday Times 25 best big companies to work for, voted for by our team. We're chuffed to be named in this list, and proud of every single one of our people. To get a chance to join them, take a look at our opportunities https://t.co/r3Xq9PyVV2 #work

[Richard Knowles @RichKnowles]

@howett Saying 'one' possibly does though 😂

[Openreach @WeAreOpenreach]

What will be the impact of nationwide full #fibre #broadband on the #UK's economy? And how can we make it a reality? Learn more by reading @Cebr_uk’s #economic impact study and our Blueprint for a full fibre future: https://t.co/4EpzWLQOPd

[Financial Times @FT]

Openreach to slash cost of superfast broadband network https://t.co/nIFpgJp3kn

[Richard Knowles @RichKnowles]

@amazingict Hi -Do you know any young people who may want to enter this year’s #YoungPioneer #Tech4Good Awards? https://t.co/gLHv5Cy7In :)

[Ofcom @Ofcom]

#Didyouknow something as simple as moving your router off the floor can improve its wireless range. More handy tips: https://t.co/2GRQ6FebNd

[Matthew Howett @howett]

This UK government 5G report: some important 5G recommendations let down by questionable data on current state of play with 4G

[Richard Knowles @RichKnowles]

Always interesting comments on FT stories. #broadband