Openreach free FTTP upgrade promotion starting 7 May 2025.

[#1]

@Baldrick1 That is a distinct possibility - but why would OR 'inform' end-users?

Anyone else had this communication?

[#2]

Openreach has announced that it will be launching a free FTTP upgrade promotion from 7 May 2025.

Are Plus.net lilely to ask me if it is something would want?  At the moment I have a Plusnet FTTC service. The contract expires on 20/9/25

[#3]

@machare I am a little confused - the 'upgrade' to FTTP is always free - there is never a charge by OR for the 'upgrade'.

Can you post the, presumably email, that is telling you this? Obscure your email address, though.

[#4]

My guess would be that Openreach are offering ISP's a free upgrade.

If so, this is nothing to do with we consumers, unless ISPs decide to pass the savings on.

[#5]

This is the story

https://www.thinkbroadband.com/news/10620-openreach-proactive-fttp-upgrades-next-month 

Do not some CP charge a setup fee? Maybe this is what is being removed? Zen charge £15

[#6]

Thanks, @Dan_the_Van 

[#7]

Do not some CP charge a setup fee? Maybe this is what is being removed?

Openreach would normally charge the ISP a fee for installation of FTTP. Most ISPs cover that using the monthly charges to the customer over the minimum contract period, but some ISPs make a separate charge. AIUI what is happening is that for ISPs who 'proactively' migrate customers, Openreach will waive those charges. That means that ISPs could either make a higher margin by keeping the existing monthly charges, or reduce their monthly charge. I assume OR are hoping the latter, to encourage more people onto FTTP.