UK AltNet profile
AllPoints Fibre Networks
AllPoints Fibre Networks (APFN) is a Macquarie-backed altnet roll-up platform consolidating multiple regional UK altnets into a single operating group.
Headline numbers
| Founded | 2022 |
|---|---|
| HQ | London |
| Region of focus | Multi-region UK (consolidated altnet platform) |
| Premises passed | Combined footprint from multiple acquisitions |
| Premises ready for service | Combined footprint |
| Customers (latest) | Combined customer base |
| Take-up rate | Varies by region |
| Network tech | XGS-PON full fibre |
| Funding raised | Backed by Fern Trading (advised by Octopus Investments) |
| Last funding round | Wholesale-only pivot via the aquila platform (aggregates Openreach, BT Wholesale, CityFibre and APFN networks across approximately 19 million premises); Cuckoo divested to Onestream Q1 2026; Sky Business Wholesale Ethernet added to aquila January 2026 (2025 to 2026) |
| INCA member | Yes |
| Last updated | May 2026 |
About AllPoints Fibre Networks
AllPoints Fibre Networks (APFN) is a Macquarie-backed platform created to consolidate multiple regional UK altnets into a single operating group. The platform has acquired or absorbed several regional altnets through 2023 and 2024, with the strategic goal of building scale efficiencies across operations, marketing and procurement. APFN is often cited in trade press as the leading example of UK altnet consolidation.
Coverage notes
Multi-region UK footprint resulting from consolidation of acquired altnets.
Major build areas
Varies by acquired region.
Partnership opportunities
Wholesale to retail ISPs. Co-marketing via FBRE network in APFN footprint.
FBRE supports AltNets with geo-targeted tenancy, comparison site builds for resellers, and co-marketing collaborations. Network reach is verified at 12,000,000+ impressions and 730,000+ network clicks in the 12 months to 24 May 2026 (rolling average of 2,000+ clicks per day, rising fast). See AltNet marketing for placement and pricing.
How to reach AllPoints Fibre Networks-footprint switchers
- Geo-targeted tenancy on the FBRE network, single site from £99 per month.
- Postcode checker build that surfaces AllPoints Fibre Networks where available, from £4,500.
- Co-marketing on the FBRE AltNet Tracker.
- Comparison engine build for partner resellers, from £7,950.
Data and methodology
This profile uses INCA member published data where available, the operator's published trading updates and press releases, Ofcom Connected Nations data, and Companies House filings. Figures marked "data pending" reflect commercially confidential or not-yet-published numbers. See methodology for sourcing detail.