UK AltNet profile
Connect Fibre
Connect Fibre is a UK altnet focused on East Midlands, East of England, using XGS-PON full fibre (Headline numbers table). Premises passed is not yet published as an exact figure on this profile (Headline numbers table). Coverage includes Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and surrounding counties. (Coverage notes).
Connect Fibre builds full-fibre infrastructure across the East Midlands and East of England, with a market-towns focus.
What changed: Added answer capsule, key-facts block, question-led headings, speed and premises sections, consumer access guidance, cross-links to cities and compares, and attributed Headline numbers callout for AI citation, 3 June 2026.
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Key facts
- Region of focus: East Midlands, East of England (Headline numbers table).
- Network tech: XGS-PON full fibre (Headline numbers table).
- Premises passed: Data pending (Headline numbers table).
- Premises ready for service: Data pending (Headline numbers table).
- Major build areas: Northampton, Kettering, Wellingborough, Peterborough, Daventry. (Major build areas section).
What are Connect Fibre's headline numbers?
| Founded | 2019 |
|---|---|
| HQ | Northampton |
| Region of focus | East Midlands, East of England |
| Premises passed | Data pending |
| Premises ready for service | Data pending |
| Customers (latest) | Data pending |
| Take-up rate | Data pending |
| Network tech | XGS-PON full fibre |
| Funding raised | Backed by Foresight Group |
| Last funding round | Data pending |
| INCA member | Yes |
| Last updated | 3 June 2026 |
How fast is Connect Fibre?
Connect Fibre uses XGS-PON full fibre (Headline numbers table). Retail speed tiers depend on the operator's published tariffs and postcode availability.
How many premises has Connect Fibre passed?
Connect Fibre has not published an exact premises-passed figure on this profile; the Headline numbers table reads Data pending.
Who is Connect Fibre?
Connect Fibre is an East Midlands and East of England altnet headquartered in Northampton. The network builds XGS-PON full fibre with a focus on market towns under-served by Openreach FTTP. Retail tariffs are symmetric with competitive headline pricing.
Where does Connect Fibre operate?
Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and surrounding counties.
Which areas is Connect Fibre building in?
Northampton, Kettering, Wellingborough, Peterborough, Daventry.
What partnership routes does Connect Fibre offer?
BDUK regional supplier participation. Market-town co-marketing via FBRE.
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 do I get Connect Fibre?
Check postcode availability on Connect Fibre's website or a comparison site where the network is live. Connect Fibre sells direct to consumers in its build footprint (Coverage notes; Major build areas).
How does FBRE reach Connect Fibre-footprint switchers?
- Geo-targeted tenancy on the FBRE network, single site from £99 per month.
- Postcode checker build that surfaces Connect Fibre where available, from £4,500.
- Co-marketing on the FBRE AltNet Tracker.
- Comparison engine build for partner resellers, from £7,950.
Where is Connect Fibre covered in our research?
Connect Fibre is named on these city pages:
Where does this Connect Fibre profile data come from?
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.