OFNL operates open access Fibre-to-the-Premise (FTTP) networks on new build residential and commercial developments. Our ultra-fast, gigabit, full-fibre technology embraces broadband, phone, and TV supported by a choice of 18 residential, and over 80 business Internet Service Providers (ISPs).

Jan 31, 2022 · Scroll to the bottom of this guide for a video tutorial on how to set up your connection with OFNL. In your home, you should find your OFNL Modem Unit. The technical name for this is the Optical Network Terminal (ONT) and this device controls your OFNL Internet.

Jan 6, 2022 · An ONT (Optical Network Terminal) or OFNL Modem, is essentially a device that allows fibre to enter your home and terminate. The modem will send infrared light pulses to your Internet Service Provider, to connect you to the internet.

OFNL or Open Fibre Networks Limited, operate a next-generation ‘Open Access’ Fibre Optic network to new build residential and commercial developments across the UK. The Fibre to the Home (FTTH) network uses pure fibre infrastructure to deliver voice, ultra-fast broadband and television to new communities and businesses.

Mar 12, 2024 · Anyone from the UK have OFNL? I’m moving into a new build next month and wanted some opinions. OFNL is one of a number of alternatives to OpenReach that primarily operate in new builds. They advertise that each property will have their own fibre connection, which is true, but also misleading.

OFNL’s infrastructure can be found in carriageways, footways, street side cabinets, underground ducts and within buildings connected to our network. OFNL traditionally uses purple un-plasticised uPVC ducting and sub-ducting to help differentiate from other providers. OFNL cabinets come in various shapes and sizes.

There are a range of Residential Internet Service Providers available on OFNLs network. Click on their logos to find out more. Alternatively, to find out which specific providers are available in your area, please use our postcode checker.

OFNL (Open Fibre Networks Limited): These folks build full fibre networks in new housing developments across the UK, then wholesale the connections to providers like us. How does it all work?

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May 27, 2020 · We're moving into a David Wilson home, unusual as on their website they state that most are setup with Openreach so surprising that they have gone for the OFNL approach. Is a shame as the new BT Full Fibre is fairly competitively priced! I will initiate the home move and see where we get!