- VodafoneThree gains access to Community Fibre’s FTTP network across all London boroughs, complementing existing Openreach and CityFibre agreements.
- Initial availability reaches c.550,000 homes, with scope up to 1.3 million; symmetrical speeds of up to 2.2–2.5Gbps are supported depending on product.
What happen: What the deal covers
Under the agreement, VodafoneThree will sell Vodafone-branded full fibre over Community Fibre’s FTTP network, adding to its existing wholesale relationships with Openreach and CityFibre. Vodafone says more than 550,000 additional London homes can order its full fibre today as Community Fibre joins its partner roster, with services rolling across all 32 London boroughs. In parallel, the companies highlight a total addressable footprint of up to 1.3 million premises as the wholesale ramp-up progresses.
Community Fibre’s XGS-PON network supports symmetrical gigabit tiers; Vodafone’s London launch materials reference packages up to 2.2 Gbps for residential customers, while corporate statements note capability up to 2.5 Gbps on the underlying network. The partnership therefore allows VodafoneThree to offer fibre-grade performance across previously under-served postcodes and densify its urban coverage where Openreach or CityFibre options may be uneven.
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Why it matters
For VodafoneThree, the deal extends its converged broadband strategy following the Vodafone–Three merger, which aims to grow the fixed base by using wholesale fibre alongside mobile assets. The company positions itself as the provider with the largest full-fibre footprint nationwide and in London, a claim underpinned by Openreach, CityFibre and now Community Fibre access. Industry reporting around the merger notes an £11 billion network investment plan and an ambition to convert more of its 27 million mobile customers into fixed broadband users, signalling a more aggressive play in the UK’s triple-play market.
Vodafone states that Three mobile customers will be able to add Vodafone home broadband, with Vodafone handling switching and offering support such as exit-fee contributions. As rollout continues, expect VodafoneThree to advertise broader symmetry and Wi-Fi 7-based offers in London, while Community Fibre benefits from higher utilisation of its fibre asset through wholesale. Both firms frame the partnership as part of a push to deliver fibre or fibre-equivalent speeds to every UK home.
