Fibre broadband update

Escrick is currently served by 'Fibre to the Cabinet' (FTTC) broadband. This typically gives speeds between 30 - 70mbps depending upon the distance from the cabinet on the A19.

Openreach do not currently have plans to upgrade Escrick to 'full fibre to the premises' (FTTP). 

Escrick was included the phase two of the Government's 'Project Gigabit' programme: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/uk-gigabit-programme-west-yorkshire-and-parts-of-north-yorkshire-public-review which may provide funding for fibre broadband in future.

In the meantime, a separate provider, Factco, have announced their intention to provide their own fibre broadband network in Escrick, and recently installed a service cabinet for this on the A19.

Some areas of the village have received noticed advising that telegraph poles will be installed to carry the fibres to houses. Installation is expected to commence in March 2023. More details can be found on Factco's website: https://factco.co.uk/projects/escrick/