Overview

• Openreach has confirmed the addition of 163 exchange locations under its 'Stop Sell' policy, impacting 1.6 million premises across the UK.
• By early June, over 8 million premises will no longer be able to purchase copper-based phone and broadband services, transitioning to full fibre connections.
• 'Stop Sell' is implemented when 75% of premises in an exchange area gain access to full fibre, requiring customers to adopt digital services for new or upgraded contracts.
• The transition supports Ofcom's goal of near-universal full fibre broadband access by 2027, with current availability reaching nearly 70% of UK premises.
• Industry leaders emphasize that full fibre technology, offering gigabit speeds and digital voice services, will serve as a critical economic backbone for decades.