Fibrus, aiming to provide full-fibre broadband across Ulster, urges Ofcom to reassess Openreach's pricing for network access. This pricing negatively impacts rural broadband expansion, with only 52% of rural properties having gigabit-capable broadband versus 87% in urban areas. Due to per metre costs, rural networks face significantly higher installation expenses. Fibrus co-founder Conal Henry asserts that the current pricing model restricts investment and creates market disparities. He highlights Fibrus's minimal coverage against its substantial contribution to Openreach infrastructure access, illustrating the challenges rural providers encounter.
The current model is broken and it's having a real impact on rural communities across the UK who can't access fast, reliable broadband.
Fibrus serves 0.3% of total UK broadband premises, but it contributes 18% of Openreach's physical infrastructure access.
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