If you're a business planning a new broadband service or switch, Openreach is updating how installations are handled for services like SOGEA and FTTP. These changes come into effect on 1 June 2025.
The Great British Switch January 2027
A significant transformation is on the horizon, the planned switch-off of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), a move that will have profound implications for businesses and consumers alike. As the traditional copper-based infrastructure makes way for newer technologies, such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony, it's essential to understand what this transition entails and how embracing VoIP can help you stay ahead in the digital age.
Single Order Generic Ethernet Access (SoGEA) is a new Openreach product which enables providers to order FTTC products without a phone line. Other Single Order Transitional Access Product (SOTAP) products are available for ADSL2+ (SoADSL) and G.Fast (SoGFAST) product variants.
Homes and businesses currently connect to Openreach’s infrastructure using WLR (Wholesale Line Rental) and then add broadband as an additional service on top. Most ISPs will bundle these together as packages by default but you can pick and choose if you please.