A major broadband upgrade is underway to improve broadband speeds in a Brighton village.
Openreach has begun building its new full fibre network in Rottingdean, promising faster and more reliable internet for residents and businesses.
The company says most homes and businesses in Rottingdean will be covered by the upgrade, which will support gigabit-capable speeds and help future-proof the area’s digital infrastructure.
Openreach, which is a subsidiary of BT, maintains and develop the UK's broadband and phone network.
Kieran Wines, partnership director at Openreach, said: "We’re bringing full fibre broadband to Rottingdean and letting local people know what to expect.
"This is a major infrastructure upgrade, so there will be more engineering teams, equipment and vans around town, and we're working hard to keep disruption to a minimum."
Full fibre broadband is designed to be more resilient and consistent than older networks, with fewer faults and the capacity to support growing data demands.
For households, the technology means smoother streaming and gaming on multiple devices, while businesses can benefit from more reliable video calls, customer interactions, and online services with less risk of slowdown or interruptions.
Mr Wines said most of the work will use existing infrastructure, but some new installations may be necessary.
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He said: "Wherever possible, we’ll use our existing network of ducts and poles to avoid roadworks, new street furniture and disturbance.
"But there may be places where we need to install new poles, underground ducts and fibre cables because it’s the only way to make sure households get included in the upgrade."
He also highlighted the company’s environmental goals.
Mr Wines said: "Openreach is committed to building the best full fibre network, and doing it sustainably is crucial for our business, the communities we serve, and the environment we all share.
"As part of our 'Let’s Reach Zero' strategy, we aim to lower our carbon emissions, use less and waste less material, and protect nature wherever we operate."
Openreach’s full fibre network currently reaches more than 20 million properties.
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