Hundreds on the Isle of Wight are offline as a broadband fault bites hard. Homes and businesses have been cut off from the internet following a glitch in Openreach’s network.
Broadband Blackout Strikes Isle of Wight
The trouble started when an Openreach Line Card crashed. These faults usually get patched up within a day, even when there are cable breaks. But this one’s proving tricky.
Fix Delayed as Special Parts Needed
Residents and firms linked to the Newport exchange are bearing the brunt. The faulty card needs ordering specially, meaning no broadband for at least a week.
This hit affects BT, TalkTalk, and Sky customers. Locals are urged to report the issue and push their providers to escalate it with Openreach.
What You Need to Do
- Check your service — if you’re offline, report it immediately.
- Contact your broadband supplier to ensure your fault is logged.
- Stay patient — engineers are working, but the fix will take time.
For now, it’s a digital blackout on parts of the Island with no quick fix in sight.
