The FTTH Council Europe has been monitoring annually the evolution of full-fibre deployment throughout Europe since 2012. This essential work has been driven by the Market Intelligence Committee which publishes our flagship report FTTH/B Market Panorama, complete with FTTH Forecasts for Europe. The survey is commissioned through an external partner and the role of the Committee is to complete and refine these data based on the comprehensive input coming from the network of experts from our 150 members active in all European countries.

FTTH members have access to a more detailed version of the report with granular information regarding the individual FTTH markets in each of the 39 countries surveyed.

Two more reports have been produced under initiative of the Market Intelligence Committee, and launched during the last FTTH Virtual Conference 2021: the latest figures of the FTTH Forecasts for 2021 and 2026 and an overview of fibre deployments in rural areas.

The Market Intelligence Committee is also involved in other studies such as Copper Switch Off, Best Practices in Fibre advertising and the Socio Economic Impact of FTTH.

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Panel 11 - Altnets & Investments: Powering the Next Phase of UK Fibre

Apr 16, 2026

FTTH Conference 2026 | Panel Sessions | 16 April

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The UK fibre market is moving into a new phase—defined less by rapid rollout and more by sustainability, scale, and long-term value creation. As alternative network operators (altnets) mature, questions around funding, consolidation, differentiation, and operational efficiency are becoming central to success.

This panel will explore how investment strategies are evolving alongside the market, what investors now expect from fibre assets, and how altnets can position themselves for the next stage of growth. Discussion topics will include the changing funding landscape, M&A and consolidation trends, build-versus-buy strategies, and the implications of competition for returns and network economics.

Designed for operators, investors, and industry stakeholders, the session will provide practical insights into how capital and strategy are aligning to power the next chapter of full-fibre deployment in the UK.

Speakers:

Jeremy Chelot - CEO at Netomnia & Group
Oliver Bradley - Senior Managing Director at Macquarie Capital
Ronan Kelly - Managing Director at AllPoints Fibre
Sam Horrocks - CFO at Hyperoptic
Moderated by Gita Sorensen - Founder Director at GOS Consulting

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