Analysis · 5 min read
The great UK altnet consolidation has begun
After years of land-grab overbuild, the UK’s independent fibre builders are entering a long-predicted phase of mergers and rationalisation.
By Elena Marsh · Infrastructure Editor
Fibre Networks
FTTP — Fibre to the Premises
The broader umbrella term covering fibre delivered to homes and business premises alike.
Last updated 14 Jun 2026
Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) is the umbrella term — used heavily in UK policy — for full-fibre connections to any premises, residential or commercial. It is the standard against which national gigabit targets are measured.