UK gigabit broadband coverage hits 89% of population | Computer Weekly

"The latest issue of the bi-annual State of Broadband report from Thinkbroadband.com has revealed that gigabit access has reach a record level of 89% across the UK, while as many as 80% of premises can now access full-fibre broadband, representing, said the analyst, a major achievement in terms of rolling out new infrastructure across the country. The State of Broadband - September 2025 report was based on market data up to and including 8 August 2025."

"UK broadband market leader Openreachstrengthened its grip on the industry, claiming 58% of full-fibre premises availability, totalling 19.2 million premises, up from 52% in March 2025. Services from independent broadband providers - altnets - were available to just over two-fifths of premises (43.3%), up from 40.3% previously. The survey noted that the UK has many altnets and competitors to the incumbent networks - that is, Openreach and KCom in Humberside."

"CityFibre was found to be the leading independent, with 13% coverage, or 4.3 million premises, followed by the growing Netomnia/YouFibre/Brsk joint venture (2.6 million, 8%); Nexfibre XGS-PON (1.8 million, 6%); Virgin Media RFOG (1.7 million, 5%); Community Fibre (1.5 million, 4%); and Hyperoptic (1.3 million, 4%). All of the other broadband services had access to fewer than a million premises."

Gigabit access reached a record level of 89% across the UK. Eighty percent of premises can access full-fibre broadband, up from 75% in March 2025. Gigabit coverage increased by 1.8% between March and August 2025, while full-fibre availability rose noticeably. Openreach provided availability to 58% of full-fibre premises, totalling 19.2 million premises, up from 52% in March 2025. Independent altnets reached 43.3% coverage, up from 40.3%, and play a vital role where incumbent FTTP services are not available by offering alternative commercial propositions. Leading independents included CityFibre (13%, 4.3m), Netomnia/YouFibre/Brsk (8%, 2.6m), Nexfibre XGS-PON (6%, 1.8m), Virgin Media RFOG (5%, 1.7m), Community Fibre (4%, 1.5m) and Hyperoptic (4%, 1.3m).

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