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Hunton residents face broadband concerns after fibre installation works halt
Overview
Residents in the rural Kent village of Hunton have raised concerns about potential loss of broadband access after fibre installation works abruptly stopped. Fibre provider Trooli stated that extending its network was not possible due to excessive costs, while Openreach confirmed that old copper infrastructure will close on 31 January 2027.
Key points
- Fibre installation work in Hunton started in August to replace copper infrastructure but stopped after a few days.
- Broadband provider Trooli stated that extending its fibre network was unfeasible due to excessive costs and affected customers have been contacted.
- Openreach confirmed that its old copper network will close on 31 January 2027, requiring customers to move to a digital phone service.
- Local residents and councillors expressed concern for elderly residents and local businesses relying on stable landline and internet connections.
- Openreach clarified it has no plans to switch off services in the village in October 2026, noting that Trooli's rollout decisions are separate from analogue network closure.