Fast broadband 'revolution' in final phase, Ofcom says

UK on track for nationwide full-fibre broadband rollout by 2027, says Ofcom

The UK is on course to deliver full-fibre broadband to nearly every household by 2027, according to Ofcom, marking a major milestone in Britain’s digital infrastructure ambitions. In its latest telecoms access review, which will shape broadband regulation from 2026 through to 2031, the communications regulator said that 96% of homes and businesses could be connected to high-speed fibre within the next two years—up from 69% today. Ofcom said it w…

Ofcom boost for full-fibre rollout

Full-fibre broadband is on course to become available to almost the entire country by 2027, UK comms regulator Ofcom has announced, as it sets out how it plans to continue to drive industry momentum for the final phase of the rollout. Building on its cornerstone regulations introduced in 2021, Ofcom is publishing proposals to further boost competition and investment in full-fibre connections, which – according to telecoms industry data – could r…

Fast broadband 'revolution' in final phase with most UK homes to benefit by 2027

The roll-out of ultrafast broadband across the UK is in its "final phase" and could reach nearly all homes by 2027, Ofcom has said.

Full-fibre broadband to reach 'almost all homes and businesses' by 2027, Ofcom says

Full-fibre broadband is set to reach "almost all" homes and businesses by the end of 2027, the UK's media and telecoms regulator has said, as it prepared

Fast broadband 'revolution' in final phase, Ofcom says

The roll-out of ultrafast broadband across the UK is in its “final phase” and could reach nearly all homes by 2027, Ofcom has said. The industry regulator said data it had compiled from telecoms firms indicated 96 per cent homes and businesses would have access to full-fibre by 2027 with the right investment and regulation. Britain has seen one of the fastest roll-outs in Europe thanks to a combination of billion pound investments and regulatory…

Ofcom Set Out Changes to Boost UK Gigabit Broadband in 2026 Review

The national telecoms regulator, Ofcom, has today published their proposals for the new Telecoms Access Review 2026 (TAR), which it hopes will help to “promote competition and investment” in gigabit broadband and business connectivity. Broadly speaking, the regulator will be updating and tweaking their existing approach, with few radical changes this time around. The regulator only conducts a single holistic review of the markets for both Busine…