The number of homes able to get gigabit-capable broadband is up to 24.0 million (80% of all UK homes), according to Ofcom’s Connected Nations Spring 2024 update. This is up 78%, from 23.2 million since its update in September 2023.
Vfast Internet, part of Orbital Group has signed up its 15,000th customer. MD Rebecca Brown attributes the growth to partnerships with OFNL and CityFibre.
“This has given the network further reach, and opportunities to provide full fibre services to residential users across the UK,” she said.
“Vfast’s growth has definitely been accelerated by the increased need for remote workers to have fast, reliable internet access.”
The altnet is sharpening its focus in rural areas, deploying a solution for those without alternative infrastructure in Kent Villages.