Thousands in Falkirk yet to benefit from major broadband upgrade

Full Fibre broadband is now available to over 17,000 homes and businesses across Falkirk thanks to a major investment of around £5.1m – but many people could be using slower, less reliable connections.

With almost 75% of properties in the area now able to upgrade their broadband service, Openreach is encouraging residents to check what’s available and see if they can benefit from faster, more reliable broadband.

Full Fibre delivers a smoother online experience - faster downloads, more stable connections, and better performance when multiple devices are running at once – and the Openreach network has a wide choice of service providers to choose from.

People living in Falkirk can check if they can upgrade by visiting Openreach’s Full Fibre checker.

Robert Thorburn, Partnership Director for Scotland, said: “Most of Falkirk is now covered by Full Fibre, but many residents and businesses still haven’t made the switch. It’s not automatic – you need to place an order with your chosen broadband provider.

“The difference in speed and reliability can be significant, especially for busy households or people working from home. We want to make sure everyone knows what’s available and how to get it.”

Full Fibre brings a faster, more reliable connection that keeps up with modern digital life - whether it’s streaming, gaming, video calling, managing finances, or running a business.

Openreach’s Full Fibre network now reaches 23 million homes and businesses across the UK. The company plans to extend this to 25 million by the end of 2026, with the potential to reach 30 million by 2030 with the right investment conditions.