Brdy Offers Satellite Broadband to Bramley Homes Disconnected by Petrol Leak

Broadband satellite ISP Brdy has stepped in to help homes in the Surrey (England) village of Bramley, specifically the small number of properties that may be finding it difficult to get a working fixed-line internet connection due to the ongoing and long-running underground petrol leak in the area (here).

Brdy claims that, due to the disruptions being caused by the petrol leak, “hundreds” of locals have been left “without internet as Openreach faces delays due to safety concerns about accessing underground cables“. But take note that, so far as we’re aware, most local premises are still connected to their fixed-line service (although it’s possible that a few may be struggling due to restrictions on local engineering activity).

The operator notes that “temporary mobile masts are helping the emergency services“, but it adds that “businesses and residents are still desperate for a solution” and claims that its satellite solution can offer an alternative. Brdy are thus offering 2-months of free service to affected customers (although you still have to pay £5 per month for hardware rental, which is on top of the usual monthly sub).

Residential packages cost from £29.90 per month on a 30-day plan for download speeds of 25-75Mbps or £54.90 for 75-150Mbps (these seem to use Eutelsat’s satellites), although your speeds will be reduced by an unspecified amount after you use up your priority data allowance (100GB and 300GB per month, respectively). However, it’s unclear whether Brdy supports Ofcom’s new One Touch Switch (OTS) migration system, which is now mandatory for all UK ISPs.

Brdy are separately able to provide Starlink based packages for businesses, but then Starlink can also offer those directly.

Brdy Statement

This service provides immediate connectivity to homes and businesses affected by communications disruptions, offering an alternative to traditional broadband which relies on underground cables. Affected businesses, such as Bramley Barbers, have been severely affected, with some facing financial difficulties due to the lack of internet, landline, and telephone connections. Although temporary mobile masts are helping the emergency services, businesses and residents are still desperate for a solution.

Councillor Jane Austin highlighted the worsening situation in the village, saying some businesses were on the brink of closure. While Openreach continues to work with the relevant authorities to resolve the issue, the lack of a clear end date has left residents frustrated. The delays have increased calls for alternative communications solutions, such as satellite broadband.

Brdy’s flexible and affordable options can bypass the damaged infrastructure, ensuring both homes and local businesses can get back online without further delay. With fast installation and affordable prices, Brdy’s satellite broadband can fill the gap and provide much needed stability in Bramley.

If your internet connectivity has been affected by the petrol leak in Bramley, contact Brdy today to restore your connectivity and take advantage of the 2-month free service offer for affected customers by quoting “BRAMLEYSURREY2024”.