THOUSANDS of homes and businesses could be missing out on faster broadband speeds.
Openreach has created full fibre capabilities to 14,400 additional properties following a £4.3million investment.
But the company says residents might be missing out if they do not check their connections.
Kasam Hussain, partnership director for the North and Midlands at Openreach, said:
"Most of Lichfield is now covered by full fibre, but many residents and businesses still haven’t made the switch.
"It’s not automatic – you need to place an order with your chosen broadband provider.
"The difference in speed and reliability can be significant, especially for busy households or people working from home. We want to make sure everyone knows what’s available and how to get it."
People living in Lichfield can check if they can upgrade by visiting Openreach’s full fibre checker.
