UK AltNet profile
Voneus Broadband
Voneus delivers full-fibre and fixed-wireless connectivity to rural and semi-rural UK communities, with a focus on areas under-served by mainstream rollout.
Headline numbers
| Founded | 2015 |
|---|---|
| HQ | Pangbourne, Berkshire |
| Region of focus | Rural UK (multi-region) |
| Premises passed | Data pending |
| Premises ready for service | Data pending |
| Customers (latest) | Data pending |
| Take-up rate | Data pending |
| Network tech | Full fibre plus fixed wireless |
| Funding raised | Backed by Macquarie Capital, Tiger Infrastructure Partners and Israel Infrastructure Fund; merged with SWS Broadband, Cadence Networks and Broadway Partners in September 2023 (up to £250m combined; target 350,000 rural premises) |
| Last funding round | Macquarie-led consolidation (September 2023) |
| INCA member | Yes |
| Last updated | May 2026 |
About Voneus Broadband
Voneus is a UK rural-focused altnet headquartered in Pangbourne, Berkshire and backed by Macquarie. The brand delivers full-fibre and fixed-wireless connectivity to rural and semi-rural communities, with a focus on areas under-served by mainstream Openreach and Virgin Media rollout. Significant BDUK regional supplier participation.
Coverage notes
Multi-region rural UK with priority on small villages and semi-rural communities.
Major build areas
Multi-region; specific village list available on enquiry.
Partnership opportunities
BDUK regional supplier participation. Rural community partnerships.
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 Voneus Broadband-footprint switchers
- Geo-targeted tenancy on the FBRE network, single site from £99 per month.
- Postcode checker build that surfaces Voneus Broadband 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.