The One Communications company has announced that it has been able to achieve a 50% overall reduction of its copper network, covering both landline and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) services to improve connectivity and reduce vandalism-related disruptions.
The company said the transition has contributed to fewer service outages, reduced incidents of theft, and stronger, more reliable internet and voice services for customers.
In 2025, copper cables were frequently targeted due to their resale value, leading to repeated service interruptions for homes and businesses. With Fibre, which is made of glass and has no resale value, the company said it is less attractive for theft and vandalism.
According to Commercial Director for Home and Fixed Services, George Scott, the transition is about protecting customers and keeping them connected, no matter what they use the internet for.
He noted that by reducing reliance on copper and expanding fibre and fixed wireless services, the company is seeing fewer outages, faster restoration times, and a more resilient network overall.
During 2025, One Communications expanded fibre coverage to more than 12,500 additional premises, bringing fibre access to three out of every four homes nationwide.
“The fibre network also allows faults to be identified and repaired more quickly, enabling technical teams to restore service faster and minimise downtime when issues occur. The company also shut down copper exchanges, further reducing exposure to theft, vandalism, and widespread service disruptions.
As of December 31, 2025, most of the customers in new fibre areas have already migrated from DSL to fibre services. Customers who upgrade benefit from stronger and more consistent internet performance, bundled voice and data services, and the convenience of a single bill”, the company said.
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