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

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