• CityFibre raises £2.3 billion in fresh funding
• Investment supports fibre rollout to 8 million premises
What happened: Major financial boost aims to accelerate fibre expansion across the UK
CityFibre secured £2.3 billion in new investment to support its UK full‑fibre rollout. The package includes £800 million in equity from major backers including Mubadala and Interogo Holding. It also includes £1.5 billion in committed debt from banks like J.P. Morgan, Lloyds, and ABN AMRO.
The company plans to use this funding to grow its reach from 3 million to 8 million premises. The expansion includes new cities and deeper coverage in existing areas. CityFibre also aims to double its customer base. The funding comes as the firm seeks to position itself as a major national competitor. Its long‑term goal is to cover one‑third of the UK market.
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Why it’s important
This investment supports national digital infrastructure growth. CityFibre’s network will cover more homes and businesses. This may offer competition to incumbent providers. It may also improve speeds and reduce prices. Expansion brings new fibre access to underserved regions. Wider coverage helps bridge the digital divide.
Local communities could benefit from faster connections. Full‑fibre infrastructure can support future technologies. These include 5G and smart home systems. Growth also supports wholesale partners who use CityFibre’s network. Providers such as Vodafone rely on this access. CityFibre’s build may drive service innovation across the UK.
