Fibre broadband will be upgraded for free in Jersey during the Coronavirus pandemic.

JT, Sure and Homenet have agreed all broadband connections will be increased to one gigabit upload and download speed. That is 20 times quicker than the average broadband speed in the UK.

This means the average home will have much faster internet speeds.

They hope this will help those working from home and self isolating.

Anything that can be done to support the Island at this time is most welcome. I want to thank Digital Jersey and all the telecoms operators for working together to deliver this solution. Senator Lyndon Farnham, Assistant Chief Minister

Work to increase broadband speeds will take place over the next two weeks.

These are challenging times and it is great to see the industry work together to facilitate the introduction of these higher broadband speeds. With our 100% fibre network, Jersey is in the unique position of being able to easily support all the services required for both remote working and living for the entire population. Tony Moretta, Digital Jersey CEO

The free upgrade will last for as long as Coronavirus measures are in place. After people will have the choice to pay extra and keep the fast speed or revert to their normal plan.