Recent research by Neos Networks reveals that almost all altnet providers are considering M&A and collaborations with other service providers as a means of survival and expansion in the UK’s broadband market.

Freedom Fibre has completed its merger with VX Fibre following regulatory approval of the deal signed last December.
The deal creates a 300k premise footprint under the Freedom Fibre wholesale business.
The network will be offered to residential and business customers through a range of ISP partners, along with the wholly owned Retail ISP LilaConnect that was acquired through the merger.
Freedom Fibre’s CEO, Neil McArthur, said: “This strategic merger leverages the strengths of both Freedom Fibre and VX UK to create a larger, stronger, and more diverse business backed by two significant investors with ambitions for growth.”
Freedom Fibre plans to continue onboarding new ISPs.