New Study Examines UK Full Fibre Broadband Take-up by Age of Network

New Study Examines UK Full Fibre Broadband Take-up by Age of Network

Strategic consultancy firm Eight Advisory has today published the third edition of their Takeup Tracker, which examines the rise in take-up across the UK’s many alternative full fibre (FTTP) broadband networks (altnets) and compares it with that of Openreach (BT). This edition also takes a deeper dive into take-up by age of network – a key factor in gauging progress. At present nearly 88% of UK premises can now access a gigabit-capable broadband…

UK Fibre: altnet optimism vindicated over time as take-up erodes ...

In depth: Eight Advisory’s latest take-up tracker shines a light on altnet challenge to Openreach, with mature cohorts reaching parity. Despite aggressive pricing and land-grab tactics, the UK’s fibre insurgency continues, testing investor patience. This analysis explores the linear trajectory of upstarts, the impact of overbuild, and whether the UK market can truly sustain more than two major fibre players.