CommunityFibre, an independent broadband network builder, appears ready to scale up its full fibre (FTTP) expansion after investing around £1 billion to date. The operator has already connected over 1.3 million homes, including approximately 185,000 businesses within reach of their network infrastructure.
Full fibre networks deliver gigabit-speed connectivity — far exceeding the UK's standard broadband average. CommunityFibre's infrastructure can support speeds of up to 5Gbps, making it attractive for growing businesses with high bandwidth demands, remote teams, or cloud-based operations.
What this means for your business
If your premises fall within CommunityFibre's rollout areas, FTTP availability could transform your connectivity options. Unlike traditional copper networks, full fibre is future-proof and handles multiple simultaneous users without degradation — crucial if your team has expanded to hybrid working.
Check your address on CommunityFibre's availability checker to see if you're in their planned coverage. If full fibre becomes available to you, compare it against other providers (including Openreach's FTTP and alternative networks) to ensure you're getting the right speed, contention ratio, and cost for your operation. Business-grade FTTP packages often include SLA guarantees and priority support — worth factoring into your procurement decision alongside price.