The State of the Altnets — Better Networks, Better Prices, Better Outcomes
Wednesday 11th March 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
240 Blackfriars, London SE1 8BF
Join INCA for the launch of our 2026 State of the Altnet Report — the definitive analysis of how independent networks are reshaping the UK’s digital infrastructure landscape.
The independent network sector has fundamentally changed the UK telecoms market. The simple truth is this: Openreach and Virgin Media O2 are deploying fibre because of network competition from altnets. Without the competitive pressure created by independent operators building better networks, delivering better value, and serving communities that incumbents overlooked, the UK’s full-fibre ambitions would still be a distant promise.
This half-day conference brings together the industry’s decision-makers, analysts, and investors to examine how far we’ve come — and where the sector is heading next.
Agenda
12:30 — Registration
13:00 — Keynote: Ann Davies MP
An address from Plaid Cymru MP for Caerfyrddin, Ann Davies, a longstanding champion of rural affairs, rural connectivity and member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Digital Communities.
13:15 — State of the Altnets Report
Veronica Speiser, Senior UK Plus Broadband and Telecoms Analyst, Point Topic & James Robinson, Senior Analyst, Assembly Research
13:40 — Panel: Market Review
Chair: Gita Sorensen, GOS Consulting with Matt Yardley, Managing Partner, Analysys Mason; Veronica Speiser, Senior UK Plus Broadband and Telecoms Analyst, Point Topic; James Robinson, Senior Analyst, Assembly Research; Karen Egan, MD Telecoms, Enders Analysis
14:25 — Networking
14:55 — Better Fibre Website Presentation
15:05 — Panel: Industry Realities
Chair: Paddy Paddison, CEO, INCA with Graeme Oxby, CEO, Community Fibre; Martin Harriman, Chair, Wildanet; Guy Miller, Non Executive Director, MS3; Conal Henry, Co-Founder & Chair, Fibrus Group
15:50 — Networking
Sponsorship
Interested in sponsoring Better Fibre Live? This is a unique opportunity to position your brand in front of the UK’s independent network sector. Contact events@inca.coop for sponsorship packages.
Venue
240 Blackfriars
London SE1 8BF
Located on the South Bank, 240 Blackfriars is easily accessible from Blackfriars and Southwark stations.