Openreach is building a 'once-in-a-generation' broadband network near Glasgow. 

Residents and businesses in Rutherglen and Newton Mearns will have access to the new full fibre broadband which is some of the 'fastest and most reliable' in Europe.

Openreach has claimed that the new broadband will provide future-proof connectivity, leading to fewer faults, consistent speeds and enough capacity to meet growing data demands.

They have also stated that the technology will support day-to-day, business-critical tasks like video calls, banking and online customer interactions.

Glasgow Times:

Robert Thorburn, Openreach partnership director for Scotland, said: "We’re bringing ultrafast broadband and we want to let local people what we’re doing.

"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.

"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."

Glasgow Times:

The company plans to roll out the new technology to 25 million homes and businesses by the end of 2026, with building partner Circet helping to deliver the investment in Rutherglen and Morrison Telecom Service helping with the Newton Mearns build. 

Alan O’Prey, Circet UK CEO, said: "It is great to be working with Openreach to bring better broadband to people and businesses in Rutherglen.

"Our teams are getting lots of interest in what they are doing – there is lots of local demand for faster, more reliable broadband.

"We are working hard to make sure there’s as little disturbance as possible, and we would like to thank the community for their patience and support while we deliver their new ultrafast broadband network."

Darren Kelly, regional director at Morrison Telecom Services, Scotland added: "We are delighted to be working with Openreach on this project to bring ultrafast broadband to Newton Mearns.

"We believe this major investment will have a positive impact on both residents and businesses alike. At Morrison Telecom Services, we have a proven track record of delivering broadband networks and are confident that we will deliver this project to the highest standards with the collaborative relationship we have with Openreach.

"We look forward to working together to deliver this project for the local community."

You can find out more about the benefits of an upgrade to Full Fibre broadband HERE