Catenaa, Saturday, February 07, 2026-UK fibre provider Community Fibre reported robust growth in 2025, with revenue rising 48% to £113 million and EBITDA surging 530% to £49.8 million, amid ongoing customer expansion and cost efficiencies.
The London-based altnet has been EBITDA positive since April 2024 and projects it will achieve cash flow positivity before financing costs in the first half of 2026.
Community Fibre now serves 429,000 homes and businesses, up 26% from 2024, with a take-up rate climbing to 32%.
The company claims over one in ten Londoners use its service, positioning it as the UK’s third-largest fibre operator by customer numbers.
Community Fibre highlighted a 12% reduction in operating expenses, though the company did not disclose absolute cost levels.
The firm is privately owned by Warburg Pincus, DTCP, Amber Infrastructure, and RPMI Railpen, and its results signal resilience amid rising build costs, interest rates, and intense competition in the UK fibre market.
CEO Graeme Oxby indicated that while Community Fibre had considered acquiring rival G Network, the high costs of repairs and infrastructure challenges halted the move.
The company remains a potential buyer in the market but has not confirmed plans to pursue consolidation. Community Fibre emphasized its strategy of delivering high-quality service and competitive pricing while maintaining financial sustainability, aiming to support the UK government’s goals for broadband competition.
Industry analysts note that the broader altnet sector faces pressure from consolidation, escalating capital expenditures, and market saturation.
Community Fibre’s results underscore its position as a leading independent operator, but smaller rivals without scale may struggle to remain viable.
