Opening keynote interview: The journey to build the largest independent wholesale platform in the UK and the opportunities ahead

24 Mar 2026
Plenary

As the ‘altnet’ fibre sector matures, market dynamics point towards inevitable consolidation. Intense competition and rising costs are driving merger activity among providers aiming to strengthen their position and build larger, more resilient networks. Scale is becoming essential.  Consolidation will enhance operational efficiency and accelerate the provision of the next generation of digital infrastructure for customers nationwide. 

How has CityFibre differentiated itself in the ‘altnet’ fibre sector, while seeking to take on established providers?  How does its wholesale-only model, deployed across a footprint of scale, position it to be at the centre of industry consolidation?

Speakers
Simon Holden
Simon Holden, CEO - CityFibre