The project to bring full fibre broadband to these areas (with download speeds of up to 900 Mbps) started on 8 July 2022 and was due to complete 12 months later. Some parts have been completed; some have not, so obviously the project as a whole is somewhat behind plan.

Here is the latest status report from BT / Openreach. When it says “Expected completion” expect a further unpredictable period of time for “quality checks”. Any queries / comments, please email HighWealdsuperfastbroadband@gmail.com

PONID	No. of premises	Area	Status according to BT / Openreach
V8001	48	Cackle Street, Darwell Hole, Penhurst Lane area	Was previously expected to be complete late July or early August; no subsequent update from BT/Openreach
V8009	41	Woods Corner	Completion date now put back to 18 August, to be followed by quality checks (2 – 3 weeks?) before service is available to order
V9007	29	Netherfield Road	Live, available to order now!
V9008	38	Perrymans Lane, Willingford Lane, Mount area, and road to Woods corner	Was previously expected to be complete late July or early August; no subsequent update from BT/Openreach
V9010	51	Central Brightling, Ox Lodge area and upper part of Cackle St	Was previously expected to be complete late July or early August; no subsequent update from BT/Openreach
V9012	46	Darwell Hill	Live, available to order now!