Freedom Fibre

What Freedom Fibre does

Freedom Fibre is a UK-based full-fibre broadband network operator headquartered in Manchester, founded in 2020. The company builds and operates wholesale Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) infrastructure delivering speeds up to 2.3Gb/s, marketed as up to 43x faster and 5x more reliable than standard broadband. Its core product is the open-access network platform that enables multiple Internet Service Providers (ISPs) — including TalkTalk, Lila Connect, Zen Internet, and 12+ others — to deliver residential and business broadband services to end customers without owning the underlying physical infrastructure.

The company operates a hybrid wholesale-and-retail business model following its April 2026 merger with Truespeed. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring wholesale network access fees charged to ISP partners, supplemented by retail broadband revenue via the Truespeed arm and B2B enterprise contracts (premium SLAs with fix times from 5 hours). Distribution is multi-channel: ISP partner network, channel aggregator PXC via API integration, the VeloxServ B2B partnership, and government-backed schemes including Project Gigabit and the Gigabit Voucher Scheme. Pricing for ISP-distributed residential services ranges from £28.76/month at 110Mbps to £48.06/month at 2.5Gbps on 12-month contracts.

Freedom Fibre is positioned as a consolidator in the UK alternative network (altnet) sector, backed by long-term institutional investors Aviva Investors, InfraBridge (which controls the entity), and Equitix. The combined Freedom Truespeed Group covers more than 412,000 premises ready for service and approximately 70,000 customers across four UK regions (North-West, West Midlands, South-West, and East of England). The company holds five ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 27001, 45001, 22301) and is regulated by Ofcom. Its differentiation rests on regional network density achieved through M&A, an open-access multi-ISP distribution model, and participation in government rural broadband subsidy schemes.

Name

Freedom Fibre

Legal name

Freedom Fibre Limited

Website

https://freedomfibre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Freedom Fibre is a UK wholesale full-fibre (FTTP) broadband network operator, headquartered in Manchester and backed by InfraBridge, Aviva Investors, and Equitix. It serves ISPs and end customers across 412,000 premises following its 2026 merger with Truespeed, operating an open-access platform spanning four UK regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Full-Fibre Broadband Network Infrastructure

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Operators (HDAIACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rural & Universal Service Fixed Broadband Providers (HDAIABAJ), Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP/FTTH) Broadband Providers (HDAIABAC)

Keywords

• Full-fibre broadband
• FTTP network infrastructure
• Wholesale broadband services
• Altnet telecommunications
• Business connectivity solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Network Access: Freedom Fibre operates as a wholesale full-fibre network operator, generating revenue by providing network access to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) who then sell broadband services to end customers. Revenue is derived from network access fees charged to ISP partners.
2. Retail Services (via Truespeed): Following the Truespeed merger, the combined entity also offers retail broadband services, combining Freedom Fibre's wholesale open-access network with Truespeed's retail capability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Freedom Fibre builds, owns, and operates a wholesale Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) full-fibre broadband network across the North-West, West Midlands, South-West, and East of England. It sells network access on a recurring basis to multiple ISP partners who in turn serve end users, while also delivering residential and business broadband subscriptions directly. Following the 2026 merger with Truespeed, the combined Freedom Truespeed Group reaches over 412,000 premises Ready For Service and approximately 70,000 customers.

Product overview

Freedom Fibre is a full-fibre broadband network operator offering a unified portfolio of wholesale and retail broadband services. The core offering consists of Residential Full-Fibre Broadband and Business Full-Fibre Broadband products, delivered over a wholesale open-access FTTP (Fibre to the Premises) network infrastructure. Services are offered through a network of ISP partners (including TalkTalk, Lila Connect, Zen Internet, and others) as well as retail channels. The company also operates The Freedom Fund community initiative and participates in the government Gigabit Voucher Scheme for rural connectivity. Following the 2026 merger with Truespeed, the combined Freedom Truespeed Group covers over 412,000 premises ready for service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Freedom Fund: Community fund supporting environmental projects in areas where Freedom Fibre deploys its network, launched in 2022

Products and services

• Residential Full-Fibre Broadband Full-fibre broadband for residential customers delivering speeds up to 2.3Gb/s, marketed as 43x faster and 5x more reliable than standard broadband. Designed for modern households for working from home, streaming, and gaming, available through ISP partners and direct retail with tiered monthly subscription contracts.
• Business Full-Fibre Broadband Full-fibre broadband service for small, medium, and enterprise business customers offering speeds up to 10x faster than standard, with annual savings up to 59%, guaranteed upload and download speeds, and premium SLAs including fix times from 5 hours.
• Full-Fibre Wholesale Network (FTTP) Wholesale open-access Fibre-to-the-Premises network infrastructure sold on a recurring basis to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) including TalkTalk, Lila Connect, Zen Internet, and others. Provides the UK's fastest broadband technology, designed to replace outdated copper networks and built to last for generations. Reaches over 412,000 premises Ready For Service post-Truespeed merger.

Quantifiable outcome

• Speeds up to 2.3Gb/s - 43x faster than standard broadband
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TruespeedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026Freedom Fibre and Truespeed completed their merger in April 2026 following regulatory approval, forming the Freedom Truespeed Group as a scaled full fibre platform. The merged entity covers over 412,000 premises ready for service and 70,000 customers across the North-West, West Midlands, South-West, and East of England. Nathan Vautier serves as CEO of the combined group.
• PlatformX Communications (PXC)coreTechnology or Integration · 16 September 2025Extended partnership enables channel partners to access Freedom Fibre's full-fibre network through PXC's advanced APIs. Partners can seamlessly check availability, place orders, and manage connections in real time with faster responses and fully automated end-to-end order management flows.
• VeloxServminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 May 2025Strategic partnership enables VeloxServ to provide ultra-fast, reliable, and symmetrical broadband services to businesses across Greater Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent, North Shropshire, and Cheshire, powered by Freedom Fibre's cutting-edge full-fibre network.
• VX FibrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2024Freedom Fibre and VX Fibre completed their merger in March 2024, creating a network serving 300,000 premises. The merger strengthened Freedom Fibre's presence in the AltNet sector and accelerated network rollout, with services offered through ISP partners including LilaConnect.
• LilaConnectminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorISP partner offering services over Freedom Fibre's network following the VX Fibre merger, providing residential and business broadband to customers.
• TalkTalkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor ISP partner offering services over Freedom Fibre's network in areas such as Ellesmere Port, Hooton, and Bromborough, serving nearly 48,000 homes and 2,500 businesses.
• Zen InternetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK ISP partner that has signed partnership with Freedom Fibre as part of their Fibre Hub platform aggregating multiple altnet full fibre providers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CityFibre: UK's largest alternative wholesale full-fibre network operator. Operates an open-access FTTP platform serving ISPs across 60+ cities — directly comparable wholesale model, technology stack, and target customer base to Freedom Fibre.
• Community Fibre: London-focused FTTP altnet operating an open-access network serving residential and business customers. Comparable FTTP wholesale/retail hybrid model and similar institutional backing profile to Freedom Fibre.
• Hyperoptic: UK FTTP altnet focused on multi-dwelling units and urban areas, operating a mix of wholesale and retail broadband. Similar full-fibre positioning and target customer segments to Freedom Fibre.
• Gigaclear: UK rural-focused FTTP altnet delivering gigabit broadband to underserved communities — closely comparable to Freedom Fibre's Project Gigabit-funded rural expansion strategy.
• Lit Fibre: UK FTTP altnet building full-fibre networks in suburban and semi-rural towns. Comparable wholesale/retalt model targeting ISP partners and direct residential customers.
• Brsk: UK FTTP altnet operating in the Midlands and Northern England — geographic and product overlap with Freedom Fibre's North-West and West Midlands regions.

Regional players

• Jurassic Fibre: Devon and Somerset-focused FTTP altnet serving South-West England — directly overlaps Freedom Fibre's South-West region post-Truespeed merger.

Broad incumbents

• BT Openreach: UK incumbent wholesale fibre infrastructure provider and the dominant retail broadband supplier via Openreach. The structural competitor all altnets are racing against, with unrivalled duct access and scale.
• Virgin Media O2: Major UK cable/fibre hybrid operator with significant FTTP rollout underway (Project Lightning). Competes head-to-head with Freedom Fibre's ISP partners for residential broadband subscribers.

Emerging players

• Zzoomm: Smaller UK full-fibre altnet building FTTP networks in towns across England. Smaller scale than Freedom Fibre but operates with similar technology, wholesale/retail model, and target geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FreedomFibre
• Facebookfacebook.com/freedomfibreuk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/freedomfibre
• Instagraminstagram.com/freedomfibre

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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