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Software development firm Bluehouse Technology has launched a new product, which is designed to make it much easier for alternative UK broadband providers to launch their own white-label style virtual eSIM based mobile (MVNO) network service – enabling them reach to customers beyond their physical fibre footprints.

We only rarely write about this side of the market (products targeted specifically at ISPs/altnets), but this one does offer more details than usual, which some consumers might also find interesting for background. The Bluehouse MVNO solution promises that ISPs will be able to “retain a substantial 60% share of net revenue” from their service, which is said to include various features (e.g. full Ofcom compliance, number porting, a hosted web portal, and an integrated travel eSIM service to enhance the customer proposition etc.).

The solution includes example retail offers — ranging from 10GB to unlimited data — that are said to be “benchmarked to be cheaper than all major UK operators, all on flexible rolling 30-day contracts“. But the actual end-user pricing would of course depend upon what the retail ISP chooses to charge.

The proposition itself is said to focus on a low-cost, low-risk model. The set-up fees are limited to a web portal fee of several thousand pounds and a monthly platform fee of several hundred pounds. Bluehouse promises that providers can go live with their own branded mobile service through this within just 6-8 weeks. The suggestion appears to be that an ISP using this could achieve a Year 1 break-even with as few as 350 subscribers and tickover thereafter of around 150 subs.

Chandru Mullaparthi, CEO of Bluehouse Technology, told ISPreview:

“We don’t just write code; we build software that businesses stake their operations on. Our MVNO solution is building on the success of our whitelabel products in the travel eSIM market and reflects this responsibility, providing Alt-Nets with a reliable, managed, and hosted platform that delivers immediate value to their business and their customers”.

One potential issue here is that eSIM providers have become extremely common over the past couple of years, so much so that we half expect the local pub to start offering its own eSIM at some point. The catch is that this does make for quite a crowded and increasingly confusing market.

At the same time many Altnets are already struggling with issues of weak brand familiarity and reputation (partly driven by uncertainty around consolidation), so it remains debatable whether adding a mobile service on top of that is going to be much of a goose to lay the golden egg.

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Ofcom has published their 9th annual (2026) monitoring report into the Net Neutrality guidelines, which were originally established to prevent unfair blocking or slowing of access to legal websites and internet services by broadband ISPs and mobile operators. Overall the UK telecoms regulator has “not identified any significant cause for concern“, although EE may have an issue with tethering restrictions.

The original rules meant that service providers couldn’t easily impose excessive restrictions against internet traffic and should treat almost all of it equally (i.e. they should avoid favouring specific services, such as by blocking or slowing access to rivals). However, there were some exceptions to this, such as when providers need to impose general traffic management, parental controls, court ordered blocks or for security measures (e.g. anti-virus/spam filtering) etc.

Ofcom then further softened these guidelines in 2023 (here), such as by allowing providers to offer premium quality retail packages (e.g. those with tweaks to deliver lower latency) and support for specialised services so that providers can deliver specific content and applications that need to be optimised (e.g. a limited allowance for network slicing on 5G mobile).

The regulator’s 2023 review also clarified some previous conflicts around the issue of zero rating (i.e. free mobile data), such as for cases where mobile operators excluded some websites giving a social benefit from being included in a customer’s billed data usage (e.g. those offering public health info. and support during the COVID-19 pandemic).

Suffice to say the latest report found no significant problems with any of the related monitoring areas. “We have not identified any significant cause for concern with respect to ISPs’ approaches to net neutrality, which were mostly unchanged from last year,” said the regulator.

Ofcoms Findings for Last Year (Net Neutrality)

The quality of fixed and mobile internet access services continues to improve as technology develops:

• The availability of the latest technologies for fixed broadband and mobile has increased since last year. As of July 2025, full fibre availability has grown from 69% to 78% of residential premises, and 5G coverage outside premises from at least one mobile network operator (MNO) has extended from 90%-95% to 94%-97% (very high to high confidence levels).

• Fixed broadband performance has improved, with average speeds growing by 28% (July 2024 to July 2025), primarily due to the increase in availability and take up of full fibre and gigabit-capable services. Also, more consumers are taking up 5G services and thus benefitting from the improved performance of this technology.

• Our analysis of ISPs’ network utilisation reports indicates that incidents of congestion on fixed networks remain rare, and while they happen more often on mobile networks, congestion is generally infrequent.

We have not identified any significant cause for concern with respect to ISPs’ approaches to net neutrality, which were mostly unchanged from last year:

• The ISPs continued to implement some traffic management measures on an ongoing basis, including blocking access to illegal content and age restricted content for under 18s and blocking or redirecting malicious traffic. In addition, we saw a slight increase in the use of exceptional traffic management, with a few ISPs using targeted measures to manage congestion during particularly busy peaks in traffic.

• Some mobile ISPs continued to offer a limited number of commercial zero-rating packages which were largely the same as last year. This included two open offers that zero-rated access to applications within a particular category of content (e.g. social media) and two closed offers zero-rating a specific service or select group of applications.

• As per last year, the key differentiator for fixed broadband retail packages was speed, while for mobile it was data allowance with some mobile ISPs also providing different speed tiers. Similarly, many of the specialised services described in last year’s report were provided again this year, specifically a drone service, multicast and voice prioritisation services.

• Some ISPs used the additional clarity and flexibility provided by our guidance to offer innovative new services. One ISP offered premium packages with a network priority boost triggered during congestion, while another has recently introduced a Speed Boost add-on which prioritises a customer’s traffic when activated. We also saw one ISP undertake a non-commercial trial of 5G slicing. However, as per last year’s report, ISPs have not made major changes to their approaches to net neutrality based on our guidance.

• We are engaging with one ISP in relation to its tethering policy.

The reference above to a ‘Speed Boost‘ add-on reflects the one that Vodafone recently launched (here), although we have seen others with a similar sort of service. Ofcom also mentions that they’re “engaging with one ISP in relation to its tethering policy“, which in reading through the report appears to reflect a concern with how EE (BT) restricts tethering (i.e. sharing your mobile broadband connection with other devices) of more than 12 devices on a regular basis.

“As explained in our guidance, restrictions on tethering are likely to be incompatible with the requirement on ISPs to treat all traffic equally irrespective of the terminal equipment used. We are engaging with EE on this matter to ensure its polices are fully aligned with the Regulation,” said Ofcom.

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Broadband ISP and mobile operator EE (BT) appears to have recently discounted their ‘Premium’ 1.6Gbps (110Mbps upload) fixed line package for new customers to just £41.99 per month (inc. free installation), which comes with their latest WiFi 7 router (Smart Hub Pro) and WiFi Extender 7 Pro device.

The package itself also includes unlimited usage, UK and Ireland based support, their Keep Connected Promise (i.e. customers will be given a Mini Hub powered by EE’s mobile broadband network to keep you connected until the fixed line returns), Advanced Web Protection and various other WiFi enhancements.

The downside is that EE do apply mid-contract price hikes, thus that price of £41.99 becomes £45.99 From 31st March 2026 and then £49.99 From 31st March 2027. Credits to Kenneth for spotting the discount.

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Over the past few months we’ve noted how quite a few existing customers of UK ISP Virgin Media’s (O2) home broadband packages are, at the end of their first contract term, now being offered significant automatic extensions to their existing discounted service price – often lasting for another 12-months.

The emails, which typically come from an official vmteam@virginmedia.co.uk address, are not to be confused with the usual mandatory End-of-Contract Notification (ECN) letters (those are sent separately and often arrive a bit later than this one – usually with less attractive deals) and have even resulted in some people questioning whether they’re a scam, due to the attractive nature of the offer. But in most cases, the offers are in fact real.

The significant benefit of this, other than the obvious ability to continue benefitting from the same low price as you were on before, is that customers who receive the message don’t have to play the usual haggling game with Virgin Media’s retentions department at the end of their term. Virgin’s standard post-contract prices can be steep, which would normally make negotiation essential to avoid a huge price hike (Retentions Tips).

One other benefit is that customers who accept this offer will NOT need to take out a new contract to benefit, although annual mid-contract price hikes will continue to apply just as they did under the original term.

Example Email from Virgin Media

Good News!
We’ve extended your discount for 12 months

Hello XXXXXXXXXXX,

You currently enjoy our Broadband bundle for the discounted rate of £??? a month, which will end on ???????? 2026.

As a valued customer of ours, we want to make sure we continue to offer you the very best deal we can. As your current discount is about to expire, we will apply the same* discounted rate for another 12 months, starting from ?????????? 2026.

What this means is you’ll keep enjoying our Broadband bundle uninterrupted and at the same great price* with no fuss and no new contract.

Thanks for being with us

The Virgin Media team

* Prices will increase every April in line with your T&Cs

This email is separate to the one we send out near the end of your contract, which will outline all your options, including options to renew your contract. The details within this email were correct as at ?? February 2026.

Remember, we will never ask you for personal information via email.

Please do not reply to this email.

A spokesperson for Virgin Media confirmed that they first started making such offers back in mid-2025 and added that they are “constantly evolving and reviewing our products and services to ensure we’re giving our customers the best possible experience with us“. But they also confirmed that such offers are NOT being proactively made to every single customer nearing the end of their minimum contract period.

Sadly, the provider declined to clarify which groups were being targeting with this discount, although we have noted that many of those receiving the emails were broadband-only (solus) customers. Subscribers who don’t receive this specific promotion will of course continue to receive less attractive deals via the usual ECN letters (in that case you may have better luck by contacting their retentions team). Credits to Scott, Mark and Barry for highlighting this offer to us.

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Press Release

Telefónica activates its commercial Edge Computing services for businesses and administrations as part of its leading deployment plan in Europe

The company has taken a new step in this pioneering Edge project and now offers B2B (Business to Business) services in five nodes, located in Madrid, Valencia, Seville, Bilbao, and A Coruña.

The productive ecosystems around these cities have Telefónica’s first Edge-based services, benefiting from open, differentiated, and interconnected infrastructures capable of providing large computing and data storage capacities at the edge. This will enable companies to enjoy lower latency and greater efficiency in their processes, from the technological vanguard associated with this new wave of digital transformation for sectors such as industry and society in general.

Telefónica’s Edge Plan envisages 17 nodes in this first phase for the current year. Of that total, 12 infrastructures are already deployed: the five corresponding to Madrid, Valencia, Seville, Bilbao, and A Coruña, all with B2B services; and seven more nodes, located in Madrid (its second node), Barcelona, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Valladolid, Terrassa, and Merida.

This year, five more locations will be added to these 12 nodes: Zaragoza, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gijón, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and Santiago de Compostela. This means that by 2026, Telefónica will have 17 nodes, which will gradually activate their commercial Edge services from differentiated infrastructures, adding to the leading communications networks that the company accredits for fixed (FTTH fiber) and mobile (5G Stand Alone SA) technology, and taking advantage of the benefits offered by Open Gateway APIs.

Telefónica recently partnered with CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) to launch the first European B2B pilot integrating Edge and 5G SA capabilities applied to the railway sector. Thanks to Edge, CAF can deploy interior perception solutions based on artificial vision without the need to install processing nodes in each car, maintaining low latency and ensuring processing close to the asset. Following this innovation project, Telefónica is now beginning to market its Edge services.

Telefónica identifies needs, collaborates with the necessary players, and provides solutions that were not feasible until the emergence of Edge, which powers applications and use cases. The new services allow information to be processed as close as possible to the activity, factory, office, store, or business, reducing latency, dependencies, and risks, which represents an evolution of the Cloud offering. From this unique position in the Spanish market, Telefónica Empresas is launching two levels of services: Edge Básico and Smart Edge, adaptable to each case and to the requests of each company. The portfolio is supported by the TTCP (Telefónica Tech Cloud Platform) service operated by Telefónica Tech, to offer the advantages of Edge from the infrastructures.

Basic Edge: capillarity and sovereignty

The Basic Edge is based on the capillarity and sovereignty of this deployment, through a stable and predictable Edge infrastructure. This static level brings the Cloud closer and ensures data control, in compliance with sovereignty requirements according to the required regulatory framework, whether national, regional, or even local. Each node defines an availability zone, allowing companies and administrations to deploy their applications with additional guarantees of business continuity and enhanced communications resilience.

In terms of access to a node from a factory, store, or business, when the customer has Telefónica fiber (FTTH), the route that traffic follows between both locations is highly optimized and remains within the service region, reducing network hops.

Edge Basic opens up a range of sovereign cloud services, including advanced computing capacity, thanks to virtual machines with GPUs (Graphics Processing Units), specialized units for high-performance AI computing. Companies and institutions will be able to use these GPUs in service mode, with low latency and in a sovereign manner, without having to make the corresponding initial investment.

It also incorporates sovereign AI capabilities through agents and adaptability with RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), which provide flexibility, accuracy, and scalability. Basic Edge relies on the best secure and controlled storage solutions, close to the data to avoid movement to the public cloud. The service also includes comprehensive license management for the main business solutions that the customer needs.

Smart Edge: mobility and dynamism

The next level in terms of services offered is the dynamic Smart Edge, with the advantages of mobility for real-time application operation: low-latency connectivity in critical processes with the possibility of operating services on the move or in a distributed manner, all while bringing AI closer to the point where business activity takes place.
This intelligent and dynamic service is capable of adding key advantages such as selecting the optimal node at the right time and instantiating applications, i.e., creating a single, functional operational copy (instance), allowing it to be executed in memory under the direction of the user, who chooses when it is in operation. The Smart Edge service provides access to the chosen node via FTTH or 5G SA, depending on preferences, with the option to request quality of service (QoS) and private 5G access points (APN).

Telefónica’s Edge connects to the company’s next-generation fixed and mobile networks, which stand out in Spain for their coverage and capillarity, a footprint that is reinforced by the creation of 17 nodes, both on the mainland and in the archipelagos. The facilities chosen for deployment are located in former copper exchanges converted into Edge centers, in compliance with high availability requirements and the necessary security conditions.

This enables the next generation of advanced services, with enormous potential in sectors such as Industry 4.0: mobile robotics, logistics management, traceability and inventory solutions, automation and digitization, production line robotics, predictive maintenance, data analytics, operator assistance and safety, fleet management, route optimization, and storage measures. The Edge will also be crucial in other areas such as logistics, retail, ports, mass communications, digital twins, and autonomous driving.

Sovereignty to control data

The nodes function as small, low-latency data centers to process, analyze, and store data, and thanks to Edge technology, all of this is executed as close as possible to the source of the information, unlike large data centers or centralized cloud infrastructures. Edge computing is distinguished by its scalable and efficient architecture, capable of managing information generated by a large number of devices. In addition to the high availability and elasticity of the cloud, edge computing adds technological features and greater control over data, which contributes to strengthening digital sovereignty within a framework of local regulations.

This deployment opens up the option of reducing technological dependence on service providers with platforms based outside the European Union. Instead of a closed, centralized solution owned by a large cloud provider, Telefónica’s Edge Plan offers an open, decentralized, multi-provider model in which interfaces are shared and interoperability is guaranteed, benefiting the ecosystem and, of course, future customers.

The project is part of an Initiative of European Common Interest (IPCEI) coordinated by the European Commission to strengthen the digital capabilities of European industry. Telefónica España’s proposal was the highest rated nationally in June 2021 and received the Commission’s backing. This approval enabled its financing through the Spanish Government’s Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, accelerating the creation of a network of sovereign Edge nodes that reinforce the country’s digital autonomy and contribute to Europe’s.

At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) being held in Barcelona from March 2 to 5, Telefónica will present its latest developments in this area. On Wednesday, March 4, at 9:30 a.m., the session “Immediate Future: Leading the Low-Latency 5G Edge” will take place at the company’s stand in the Agora, with Alejandro Alonso, Innovation Expert at Telefónica Spain; Yolanda Bueno, Marketing Manager for Infrastructure and Cloud for B2B at Telefónica Spain, and Igor López Orbe, Head of Communications & Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at CAF.

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The SIM-Only mobile operator Spusu, which holds a virtual operator (MVNO) agreement to harness EE’s 4G and 5G (mobile broadband) network, has this week announced that they’ve just reduced roaming data prices across 115 countries – including many popular and long-haul destinations.

The latest changes, which came into force at the start of 2026, are being complemented by the introduction of a new roaming lookup tool on its website. This tool allows customers to quickly search for individual countries and view relevant roaming prices in advance.

As part of the latest roaming update, five destinations now cost just £2 per GB for roaming data, including the United States, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia and Serbia. Roaming prices have also been reduced in a further 110 countries worldwide.

In addition, several destinations that were previously in higher-priced zones now cost just £4 per GB. This includes Armenia, Guernsey, the Channel Islands, Indonesia, the Isle of Man, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Madagascar, Senegal, Taiwan and Togo. Other increasingly popular destinations, including Montenegro, have seen roaming prices cut by 25%, while Georgia and Albania have also seen price reductions compared to previous rates.

Christian Banhans, MD of spusu, said:

“Since launching in the UK, our focus has been on offering fairer mobile pricing and putting customers first. International roaming is a key part of that. Roaming is one of the areas where customers are most likely to worry about cost, especially when travelling outside the EU.

By reducing prices across more than 100 countries and continuing to review our roaming rates, we’re making it easier for our customers to stay connected wherever they go, without having to second-guess how much it’s going to cost them.”

We should point out that these changes are likely occurring on other operators too, given Spusu UK’s status as a virtual operator.

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Events

Brandy Reitter, executive director of the Colorado Broadband Office, will be joined by counterparts Oklahoma and Texas.

By Brad Randall, Broadband Communities

State broadband leaders will feature among key speakers at Connected America 2026, with leaders from Colorado, Arizona, and Oklahoma already committed to speak this April at the event.

Connected America, scheduled for April 14-15 at the Irving Convention Center in Texas, plans to discuss technology, regulation, and the investment environment for next generation broadband in the United States.

Among speakers being promoted are Brandy Reitter, the executive director of the Colorado Broadband Office, and Edyn Rolls, the chief strategic officer for the Oklahoma Broadband Office.

Also committed to speak is Nicholas Capozzi, who holds the title of state broadband director for the Arizona Commerce Authority, and Eric Frederick, the chief connectivity officer for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. 

See also:

Is a BEAD conflict brewing between NTIA and Starlink? (Jan. 2026)

Frederick plans to discuss the current progress and challenges faced by state-led broadband programs in his appearance on Day 1, which will feature a discussion with Reitter and Bryant Clayton, who serves as the Broadband Development Office director in Texas.

Other key speakers from the public sector include figures like Kevin Gunn, the chief technology officer for Fort Worth.

The city’s broadband manager, Lillian Painter, will also be present to join a discussion on funding, policy, and partnerships driving middle-mile expansion in the U.S.

To learn more about Connected America 2026, review the recently released agenda, which features themes like AI America, Connected Places, Connected Networks, Startup America, and Data Center Forum.

To review a full list of themes for Connected America 2026, click here.

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Digital entertainment platform Netgem TV has today announced that their latest IPTV box – PLEIO, which includes support for the UK’s newest broadband-based live TV Freely streaming service, will on Saturday (21st Feb) add support for 2K’s global hit game ‘Mafia: Definitive Edition‘ (no other PC or console is required to play as PLEIO ships with a gamepad).

In case anybody has forgotten, PLEIO (retail via Amazon – affiliate link) is bundled by a number of broadband ISPs in the UK and can also be purchased at retail for £109.89 (NOTE: it will return to £99 from tomorrow until the end of Feb). The retail device typically ships with the added bonus of 12 months subscription to their premium content service (you don’t have to keep the subscription after it ends), which normally costs £9.99 per month.

The PLEIO subscription includes access to 250+ Cloud Games and 150+ extra TV channels, but it’s the cloud gaming service that we’re focused on today. In addition, the software’s UI (User Interface) has also been updated to include new “My List” and “Continue Watching” rows available on the home page, as well as content on the home page being expanded beyond Freely.

Sylvain Thevenot, MD of Netgem PLEIO, said:

“From the very beginning we envisioned PLEIO as a service that would keep customers entertained, because we’re absolutely committed to value for the consumer. Adding Mafia: Definitive Edition on PLEIO Gaming – included in the 12-month access to Cloud Gaming – is a real indication of what consumers can expect from PLEIO in the future. It’s a truly phenomenal, console-quality game, and we are excited to be the first ones in the UK to include it as part of a TV & Streaming service.”

Netgem has also confirmed a number of other content additions to the platform, which we’ve listed below.

To WATCH – more extra channels:

● Masha and the Bear – A famous comedy preschool powerhouse
● Terra Mater WILD & Adventure Earth – High-production wildlife and discovery
● Autentic History & Autentic Travel – Documentaries and global exploration

To STREAM – hundreds of hours free for PLEIO users:

● Toon Goggles Jr – A dedicated, safe-for-kids platform featuring popular animated shorts and series.
● Duck TV – Expertly curated, soothing content designed specifically to help develop cognitive skills in infants and toddlers.
● Motor Vision – High-octane, on-demand automotive content – from supercar reviews to racing history.

To PLAY – more new games with fantastic options for kids:

● The Smurfs: Dreams – A stunning AAA platformer, with beloved characters
● Totally Spies! Cyber Mission & Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh – Massive fun with familiar characters
● My Universe – Doctors & Nurses – Aspirational, interactive gameplay for younger children

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Network access provider Openreach (BT) has notified UK ISPs that they’ve launched three new special offers, which reflect a mix of connection discounts and free upgrades for those looking to take a 1Gbps speed Ethernet Access Direct (EAD) line – this provides dedicated point-to-point data connectivity between sites.

The first offer reflects a new EAD 1Gb connection discount in the High-Network Reach (HNR) access market, for the duration of 2026/27 with the connection charge set at £547 excluding VAT for Local Area (LA) and Standard (STD) circuits and £647 for Extended Reach (ER) circuits. The HNR reflects roughly 9% of UK postcode sectors with significant competitive infrastructure for leased lines, but where Openreach still retains Significant Market Power.

In addition, Openreach has also launched a similar connection discount for EAD 1Gb lines in the Central London Area (CLA). Finally, the operator has renewed the EAD 1Gb Remote Upgrade Special Offer for the duration of FY 2026/27, allowing ISPs to remotely upgrade 10Mbps and 100Mbps EAD lines to 1Gbps for free (without incurring the price list £100 regrade charge). Further details here.

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The Government’s Building Digital UK agency has published their February 2026 update on the delivery progress of contracts that have been awarded under their £5bn Project Gigabit broadband rollout scheme. The update reveals that some 215,380 contracted premises (up from 202,270 in Jan 2026) have so far been covered out of a planned total of 1,023,310.

The figures in this update are not directly comparable to the figures published in BDUK’s general statistics release. This is because today’s report tracks the number of contracted premises to which a supplier has delivered a gigabit-capable connection under the main gigabit subsidy scheme (GIS), whereas the official statistics include the number of premises that have also received a gigabit-capable connection as a result of any public BDUK subsidy (i.e. that covers other schemes too, like gigabit vouchers and past contracts that pre-date Project Gigabit).

So far, most of the country’s gigabit-capable broadband coverage has been delivered by commercial deployments (predominantly focused on urban and semi-urban areas), while Project Gigabit focuses on the final bits that they fail to reach. The project has already committed most of its budget up to 2030, but there are still some contracts yet to be awarded and others that have been scaled-back or switched suppliers (here, here, here and here).

Otherwise, it’s worth remembering that all of the listed contracts were awarded at different times and are thus at very different stages of development (some started several years apart). A few of the listed contracts have already completed their delivery, such as Wessex Internet’s roll-out for North Dorset and GoFibre’s roll-outs for County Durham and North Northumberland.

Project Gigabit – Contracted Premises and Built Premises by Contract (Feb 2026)

Take note that CityFibre’s progress under the £58.6m (public subsidy) contract for rural parts of Nottinghamshire and West Lincolnshire (Lot 10) needs to be taken in context, since Connexin originally held this until only a few months ago when they were acquired by CityFibre. Connexin only began the build phase at the end of 2024 (here), thus its delivery has been stuck in limbo due to that consolidation.

The above is an example of why it’s important to understand the context behind each contract before judging delivery progress, since a face-value assessment will overlook key realities. Speaking of which, some of the contracted figures may differ from the original announcements, which reflects the usual contract modifications (i.e. the scope of delivery can increase or decrease, such as due to commercial builds by other operators going further than expected or builds costing more than expected etc.).

For some extra context, you can check out the previous figures for January 2026 (here).