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Research: 96% of UK Altnets considering M&A

Neos Networks has unveiled research from 100 Senior Decision Makers at UK-based alternative network providers (Altnets). It reveals that almost all (96 per cent) are considering M&A and partnerships with other service providers as they look for opportunities to survive and expand in the UK’s competitive broadband market. A competitive landscape The research, conducted by […]

May 2, 2025

Report: Competition vital for UK digital transformation

The benefits of competition in the UK’s broadband sector have been starkly illustrated by the latest annual review from INCA (Independent Networks Co-operative Association) – a co-operative trade association for next generation broadband services. Private investment continued to flow into the independent network sector over the past year despite the challenging economic conditions and increasing […]

May 18, 2023By Colin Mann

Data: Altnets growing market share

Data from research firm Point Topic indicate that the collective efforts of altnets and challenger ISPs could see nearly 1 million additional broadband customers using an altnet or challenger ISP by the end of 2025, increasing market share from 12 per cent currently to 14.5 per cent or 3.75 million customers. The data, commissioned by […]

April 27, 2021