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At the Connected Britain 2025 event, the focus shifted to how efficiently UK’s fibre market is accessed, with integration platforms and aggregation networks offering solutions. Integration platforms bridge networks and providers via APIs, while aggregation networks consolidate multiple networks under one system. Both address challenges facing service providers, including navigating varying systems. However, their approaches differ: integration models enhance flexibility and choice, whereas aggregation models simplify management but may limit independence. As UK’s fibre rollout progresses, these strategies will shape future connectivity by balancing scale and flexibility, impacting service providers and consumers alike.

CityFibre recently dismissed rumors of a potential sale to rival Virgin Media O2, highlighting the company’s commitment to expansion in the fibre network sector. Despite financial pressures and a current debt of £3.9 billion, CityFibre remains focused on its goal to connect 8 million homes by 2025. The company is actively seeking £1 billion in additional funding to support growth and the acquisition of smaller networks. CityFibre underscores its strong market position and expects to announce new financing details soon, solidifying its leadership in the fibre network space.

AllPoints Fibre Networks has unveiled Aquila, a wholesale fibre platform designed to simplify broadband access for UK providers. By unifying major networks and offering a user-friendly API-driven portal, Aquila enables fast, scalable service delivery to around 19 million premises, eliminating complexity and accelerating market entry for Communication Service Providers.