Benefits of Fibre 

Watch what some familiar local faces say about what high speed Fibre connectivity means to them, why Guernsey needs Fibre, and how it is improving island life.

Rolling out fibre broadband around the island is a huge and exciting undertaking. 25% of the island's properties have access to fibre*, and the plan is to deliver fibre to almost all of the island's 30,000 properties by the end of 2026. 

*As at May 2023

Guernsey Fibre is going to cover the whole island with even faster broadband, bringing the possibility of true 1 gigabit-per-second coverage to all. That’s 60 times faster than today’s basic connection speed*. 

This new fibre network will support our digital lives in every way. It’s a big step forward in fast and stable connection speeds that will benefit you in your home, whether working, learning, or being entertained. One fibre connection will offer you gaming, HD streaming, remote access, and video conferencing. From your inbox to your Xbox, Guernsey Fibre has you covered.

*16 Mbps copper speed vs 1001 Mbps (true gigabit) fibre. To achieve speeds of 1001 Mbps (1 Gbps) or higher you will need to use a router capable of speeds greater than 1Gbps (eg a 2.5Gbps router) to receive that speed as the average. Your service will still work with a 1Gbps router, but your average speed will be around 950 Mbps. 

Unlike a copper telecoms network, fibre optic cables are extremely resilient to heat, humidity and extreme weather conditions, so we are future-proofing your home’s connectivity for years to come as well as providing a more reliable broadband experience for islanders. 

Our fibre broadband network will ensure that you can keep up with technological advancements, and multiple users in the same house can play games online, shop, download films, work, stay in touch with friends and listen to music, all at the same time.   

Fibre is a more sustainable option. The amount of energy needed to send light through a fibre optic cable is considerably less than what is needed to transmit an electrical signal through copper cables, so there will also be emissions savings. This project will make Guernsey's broadband both more efficient and more environmentally friendly.  

Guernsey Fibre is a crucial project for the island, that is boosting economic and social prospects, and one we are hugely proud to deliver.  

It's a massive engineering project to upgrade all of broadband and landlines. So we are using local suppliers wherever possible, meaning millions of pounds is being spent with Guernsey businesses and 75 extra jobs. 

It's also allowing digital businesses to thrive and have the flexibility to be based anywhere on the island, expanding economic possibilities and fostering creativity and entrepreneurialism.

This uplift in productivity from the ability to work seamlessly from anywhere is expected to provide a 1.1% boost to the economy, all thanks to Guernsey Fibre.**

** Source: FTTH Council (2014) – “providing full fibre to just half of all premises could result in a 1.1% rise in annual GDP” 

Sure’s Guernsey Fibre network is, of course, available to all internet service providers on a fair and equitable basis, meaning you have the choice who supplies your fibre.

Guernsey Fibre is enabling a seamless learning and working from home experience, with the extra speeds and stability facilitating remote access and video conferencing, and keeping you connected. The quicker uploads and downloads, no buffering and quality connections all enhance working from home and power your flexible lifestyle.