Network X 2026

Openreach on innovation across the fixed access network

By James Pearce

Oct 28, 2026

Trevor Linney, Network Technology Director, Openreach

Trevor Linney, network technology director at Openreach, discusses innovation, such as the rollout of XGS-PON and using fibre sensing to detect water leaks at a national scale. He shares Openreach’s approach to sustainability using recycled-plastic optical network terminals (ONTs), and explains how he believes the industry should adapt its approach to security in the age of AI and automation.

Recorded October 2026

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