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| Apr 16, 2025 | UK Altnets Surge Despite Investor Caution and Economic Uncertainty | The UK’s independent network operators saw a significant increase in their market share over the last year, with almost three-quarters of a million people switching to altnets in 2024 according to the latest industry figures.
A study carrie... |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Homes and businesses turning to independent providers for broadband connectivity, new report reveals | More than 5.5 million homes and businesses in the UK can now connect to an independent fibre broadband network, according to new figures published today. For the first time, the total number of live connections provided by the ‘alt nets’ is... |
| Mar 8, 2022 | Altnet representative body sees strong membership growth after several years of record investment | The Independent Networks Cooperative Association has welcomed new members from across the sector.
London, UK, 8 March 2022: After a year in which altnets received record levels of investment and showed how important they are going to be in ... |
| Feb 21, 2022 | Two new board members for independent broadband organisation | Appointments recognise increasing importance of alt-nets to UK broadband sector
London, UK, 21 February – INCA, the trade association for next generation broadband services, has made two new appointments to its board. Rosalind Singleton, CE... |
| Feb 14, 2022 | AltNets encouraged to take part in landmark survey to mark crucial year for the industry | London, UK, 14 February – All parts of the UK broadband sector have been encouraged to participate in a survey assessing the development of the UK’s independent networks, ahead of what is described as a ‘crucial’ year for the future of the ... |
| Nov 15, 2021 | IQGeo and Swish Fibre win INCA Gold Award for Technical Innovation | IQGeo and Swish Fibre win INCA Gold Award for Technical Innovation
15-11-2021
IQGeo (AIM: IQG), a developer of geospatial productivity and collaboration software for the telecoms and utility industries, announced that IQGeo and Swish Fibre ... |
| Nov 3, 2021 | Independents, incumbents and regulators intersect at INCA event for Gigabit Britain | Keynote speeches from Ofcom, ADTRAN, DCMS, and leading alt-nets including CityFibre fill agenda of INCA’s annual conference
London, UK, 3rd November – The alt-net sector will come together to consider the future of Project Gigabit this week... |
| Jul 28, 2021 | Altnet representative body sees record growth as full fibre roll out continues to accelerate | The Independent Networks Cooperative Association sees membership boom as altnets build momentum
London, UK, 28th July 2021: The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) have achieved significant growth, gaining 32 members in 2021... |
| Jun 8, 2021 | Investments in independent broadband providers crucial to creation of Gigabit Britain | Nearly £12bn will be invested by the ‘altnets’ by 2025 to help cover the UK with fibre.
London, UK, June 8, 2021: Over 2.5m homes and businesses in the UK can now connect to an independent fibre broadband network, according to new figures p... |
| Mar 19, 2021 | Ofcom's 'BT fixation' could delay gigabit broadband roll out | Altnet investment is desperately needed to hit government connectivity targets, yet the regulator’s market review statement dismissed the sectors concerns.
London, UK, 19 March – Deployment of ‘full-fibre’ broadband could be delayed if inde... |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Independent providers welcome new broadband provider switching rules | Consultation begins on final decision for implementation
London, UK, 3rd February 2021 – Easier switching between broadband providers took a big step forward today as the regulator Ofcom published their statement in favour of “One Touch Swi... |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Alex Blowers appointed as new chair of INCA | The body representing the challenger internet network providers also welcomes CityFibre back into membership
London, UK, 15 January – INCA’s board has appointed CityFibre’s head of regulation to be the association’s new Chair. Alex Blowers ... |
| Nov 26, 2020 | Broadband industry surprised by Government Spending Review | New National Infrastructure Strategy dilutes plans for delivering gigabit capable broadband to rural areas of the UK
INCA will continue to press government ministers and officials to guarantee that the full £5bn of funding will remain avail... |
| Oct 13, 2020 | Investment momentum in UK’s challenger networks crucial to approach ‘Gigabit Britain’ targets | Investment in the sector has been growing according to industry survey and is projected to increase over next five years
London, UK, 13 October 2020 – The continued strong interest and engagement from the investment community in the UK’s in... |
| Sep 16, 2020 | Independent wholesale broadband market could connect an additional 11m homes and businesses by 2025 | Research from Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) reveals surge in demand from members to provide wholesale broadband services
London, UK, 16 September 2020 – Nearly nine out of ten (88.7%) of the UK’s challenger broadband n... |
| Jul 9, 2020 | Future of UK broadband depends on getting the right training in place to develop skilled engineers | More investment in apprenticeships and skills needed to hit government broadband target
London, UK, 9 July 2020 – The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA), has welcomed the Government’s plans to increase investment in workpla... |
| Apr 24, 2020 | UK fibre rollout boost reflective of independent network investment and positive policy approach, says INCA | UK one of five of the fastest growing markets in Europe for fibre rollout
1.4 million additional homes connected, up 50% from previous year
Networks standards body commends independent sector for improvements to UK’s infrastructure
London, ... |
| Apr 20, 2020 | Gigabit broadband progress more important than ever, says independent network providers association | The Independent Networks Co-operative Association (INCA) moves entire events programme online to prevent delays to delivering ultrafast broadband for all
London, UK, 20 April, 2020 – Progress toward the delivery of ultrafast broadband to al... |
| Apr 8, 2020 | Independent network full-fibre coverage grows 50%, passes 1.2 million premises with superfast or ultrafast broadband | New INCA and Point Topic survey finds industry has achieved a 50% growth from the previous year and expects the number to rise to 2.4 million in 2020
London, UK, April 8, 2020: A new report has today revealed that the UK’s independent netwo... |
| Dec 13, 2019 | INCA welcomes greater certainty that the General Election will bring | London, UK, 13 December 2019 – The Independent Networks Co-operative Association (INCA) has today congratulated new Prime Minister Boris Johnson on his historic election victory, welcoming the greater certainty the result will bring.
INCA C... |
| Oct 17, 2019 | INCA announces Golds Award winners, recognising innovation and leadership across UK’s independent broadband sector | Manchester, UK, October 17, 2019: The achievements of some of the UK’s best independent network organisations and individuals were acknowledged last night, as the Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) hosted its second annual ... |
| Oct 8, 2019 | INCA adds Brexit to Annual Conference agenda with exclusive no-deal seminar now confirmed | The workshop will take place in Manchester on Wednesday, October 16 from 11am
London, UK, 8 October 2019 – As the Brexit debate continues and the deadline to leave approaches, the Independent Networks Co-operative Association (INCA) today a... |
| Oct 2, 2019 | INCA Conference positioned to 'shed light' on Government's fibre policy at crucial time | INCA Conference will explore #TheRoadAhead for nationwide fibre rollout
London, UK, 2 October 2019 – The Independent Networks Co-operative Association’s (INCA) Annual Conference promises to shed light on government fibre policy, says INCA C... |
| Sep 27, 2019 | INCA announces stellar shortlist ahead of annual awards | Manchester event will mark tenth anniversary of INCA while honouring those making the biggest impact on the UK’s independent broadband sector
London, UK, 27 September 2019 – As all eyes turn towards the next chapter in the UK’s quest to mee... |
| Jul 8, 2019 | INCA welcomes Ofcom's relaxed infrastructure access regulation, citing new opportunities for independent network growth | Fixed price regulations on unrestricted access will spark greater levels of competition, says CEO Malcolm Corbett
London, UK, 8 July, 2019 – The Independent Networks Co-operative Association (INCA) has welcomed Ofcom’s decision which remove... |
| Jun 10, 2019 | INCA awards first Gold Standard Quality Mark for wireless services to Secure Web Services | Accreditation follows demonstration of exceptional standards in wireless services, raising the total number of accredited companies to four
London, UK, June 10 2019 – The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) today announced t... |
| Apr 17, 2019 | INCA calls High Court ruling against full-fibre advertising standards disappointing | INCA calls for Government and Ofcom support to reduce fibre advertising confusion to ensure customers are fully informed
London, UK, April, 17, 2019 – The High Court ruling against CityFibre in the challenge to the Advertising Standards Aut... |
| Apr 10, 2019 | INCA highlights opportunities for operators to fill the 'new home fibre void' | Fibre To The New Home seminar will host homebuilders and network operators to ensure new builds maximize fibre access
London, UK, April, 10, 2019 – The Independent Network Co-operative Association (INCA) today announced it will tackle the ‘... |
| Mar 14, 2019 | INCA welcomes UK's first ever appearance into European fibre broadband rankings, crediting altnets for their "significant contribution" | 2019 FTTH/B Panorama recognition elevates UK broadband infrastructure to international status
London, UK, and Amsterdam, Netherlands, March 14, 2019 – The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) today praised alternative network... |
| Mar 7, 2019 | The golden touch: INCA launches 2019 awards to honour leading UK altnets | INCA Golds will recognise the best technical and commercial innovations, rural and urban impact and best community and public sector projects at annual ceremony
London, UK, March 07, 2019 – The Independent Networks Co-operative Association ... |
| Jan 17, 2019 | TrueSpeed, WightFibre and Hyperoptic receive first three accreditations in INCA’s Gold Standard Quality Mark Scheme | ‘Seal of approval’ awards best practices in network performance, design and operations
London, UK, January 17, 2019: The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) today announced that TrueSpeed, WightFibre and Hyperoptic have beco... |
| Nov 14, 2018 | INCA launches Gold Standard Quality Mark Scheme | The scheme will introduce a ‘seal of approval’ across full-fibre, hybrid, wireless and wholesale networks
London, UK, 14 November, 2018: The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) today launched a new Gold Standard Quality Mark... |
| Nov 6, 2018 | Altnet A-listers revealed as INCA Awards winners are announced | Accolades were presented for technical and commercial innovation, rural and urban impact, best community and public sector projects and outstanding individual contribution
London, UK, November 6, 2018: The Independent Networks Cooperative A... |
| Oct 30, 2018 | INCA supports UK chancellor’s £250 million UK broadband boost | London, UK, October 30 2018: The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) has today welcomed UK Chancellor Philip Hammond’s additional funding of £250 million and pledge to use it to connect some of the most remote parts of the c... |
| Oct 22, 2018 | Latest altnet tech to be showcased at INCA Annual Conference | Companies building the UK’s future digital infrastructure will exhibit their latest offerings during the two-day conference in London
London, UK, October 22, 2018: The latest innovations within the UK broadband industry – including network ... |
| Sep 6, 2018 | INCA announces Annual Conference line-up with Government's Telecoms Director James Heath among speakers | Event will bring together more than 300 delegates from the UK’s altnet sector and local and national Government
London, UK, September 6, 2018: The author of the Government’s recent Future Telecoms Infrastructure Report will provide insight ... |
| Jul 18, 2018 | INCA launches ‘The INCAs’ to honour altnet A-listers | Gongs will be presented for technical and commercial innovation, rural and urban impact and best community and public sector projects
London, UK, July 18, 2018: The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) today launched a search... |
| Jun 7, 2018 | Axione becomes latest addition to INCA's growing membership | The French-based company joins Sky, ADTRAN and Vodafone to become the 86th member of the altnet cooperative
London, UK, June 7, 2018: Axione, a world leader in telecommunications infrastructure, has become the latest alternative network pro... |
| May 23, 2018 | Altnet cooperative INCA backs UK chancellor's full-fibre broadband ambitions – but says a more collaborative approach is needed | London, UK, May 23, 2018: The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) today pledged its support to UK Chancellor Philip Hammond’s full-fibre broadband targets – and called on the Government and telecoms industry to ensure a coll... |
| Feb 28, 2017 | Wireless broadband is the answer for Altnets looking to access £150m Government funding for UK rural connectivity | LONDON, UK, February 28, 2017 – Superfast rural connectivity schemes using fixed wireless broadband technology will be pivotal for alternative network providers (Altnets) hoping to win a major slice of the latest BDUK funding programme, ope... |
| Nov 22, 2016 | UK gov’t vows to plug £400 million into “gold standard full-fibre” broadband | Netflix, House of Cards reader comments 16 with 12 posters participating
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| Nov 23, 2010 | Bad news for rural Britain as digital divide deepens | Plans to make Britain’s broadband the best in Europe are in danger of stalling as the rural population of the UK falls further behind their city cousins.
This was the warning given today by Chief Analyst Tim Johnson of Point Topic, the worl... |