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UK’s fibre fiesta sees CityFibre’s Project Gigabit contracts ‘re-scoped’

by Harry Baldock | May 26, 2026

The scale of the UK’s commercial fibre rollout means some target areas no longer warrant government support

New CityFibre CEO talks growth and altnet consolidation at Connected Britain

by Harry Baldock | Oct 9, 2025

Having onboarded Sky and raised a significant amount of capital this year, CityFibre’s new CEO Simon Holden told Total Telecom the company was primed for further growth through altnet consolidation.

UK fibre rollout nears 80% as overbuild rises and competition shifts

by Total Telecom Staff | Aug 20, 2025

Independent industry data shows FTTP coverage at about 77.8% of UK premises in Q2 2025 (roughly 26m), with Openreach and altnets driving rapid expansion, rising overbuild and a shift from copper to fibre that is reshaping competition and policy priorities.

CityFibre secures £2.3bn in funding to fuel broadband network expansion

by Harry Baldock | Jul 14, 2025

CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, has reached agreement with its shareholders and existing lenders on a major £2.3bn financing round, accelerating its next phase of growth.

CityFibre moves to quell sales rumour

by Harry Baldock | Jun 10, 2025

The fibre network operator insists that its growth plans remain on track, despite reports that the company’s backers are exploring a potential sale

One-in-ten UK farmers lack internet connectivity

by Harry Baldock | May 1, 2025

The majority of farmers (60%) say internet connectivity is critical to running their farm, yet almost one-in-ten farms (8%) do not have any internet connectivity at all

CityFibre begins M&A drive with acquisition of Connexin’s fibre network

by Harry Baldock | Mar 24, 2025

The deal will see over 185,000 premises added to CityFibre’s full fibre network

CityFibre turns a full-year profit for the first time

by Georgia Sweeting | Feb 12, 2025

UK altnet CityFibre has announced its 2024 annual results, reporting its first full year of profitability, with a 34% revenue increase to £134 million

CityFibre sells Lit Fibre ISP to co-founders

by Georgia Sweeting | Nov 1, 2024

CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full-fibre network provider, has sold its ISP subsidiary Lit Fibre consumer internet service back to its co-founders, Tom Williams and Ben Bresler.

CityFibre pledges £150,000 to support STEM education

by Harry Baldock | Oct 22, 2024

News The funding will benefit over 80 schools across the UK This week, the UK’s largest altnet...

“Consolidation is inevitable,” CityFibre CEO Greg Mesch talks market dynamics at Connected Britain

by Georgia Sweeting | Oct 7, 2024

Interview At Connected Britain this year, we spoke to CityFibre’s CEO Greg Mesch to discuss the...

CityFibre needs additional funding to keep the pressure on Openreach

by Georgia Sweeting | Oct 3, 2024

The UK’s largest altnet CityFibre has released its annual statement for the 2023 financial year this week, in which it warned that to continue operations as usual it will need to secure additional external funding.

How will the CityFibre–Sky deal really affect BT?

by Georgia Sweeting | Aug 27, 2024

In the wake of last week’s news in which Sky and CityFibre announced a long-term partnership, various reports were published suggesting the deal would be a challenge for the UK incumbent BT.

Sky signs major broadband deal with CityFibre

by Georgia Sweeting | Aug 20, 2024

Sky and CityFibre have announced a long-term partnership allowing Sky to offer full fibre services over CityFibre’s network. The move should give CityFibre a huge competitive boost as they look to take on market leader Openreach.

CityFibre completes acquisition of Lit Fibre

by Georgia Sweeting | May 14, 2024

Today, CityFibre has completed its acquisition of Lit Fibre from Newlight Partners, who will remain minority shareholders as per the transaction agreement.

Major UK operators vow to protect vulnerable customers ahead of landline switch

by Georgia Sweeting | Mar 11, 2024

Seven major network operators, including Openreach, CityFibre, and Sky, have agreed on new rules to protect people who rely on personal alarms as UK landlines are upgraded to a new digital network.