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17 Aug 2026

INCA tells Ofcom that Openreach’s proposed offers would undermine independent networks

INCA has told Ofcom that Openreach's proposed FTTP and Ethernet offers would incentivise Communications Providers to target customers on independent networks. Ofcom's consultation on the offers…

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17 Aug 2026

INCA responds to Ofcom on the second threshold for copper retirement

INCA has told Ofcom that the second threshold for copper retirement should be judged on long-term consumer benefit, and has recommended a hybrid approach with a…

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23 Jul 2026

New government must put telecoms at heart of growth agenda, says independent broadband body

INCA calls for clear ministerial responsibility for the UK's digital infrastructure following the decision to scrap the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

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15 Jul 2026

Broadband Independents’ Day delivers strong results in its first year

Broadband Independents’ Day established a new national platform for the independent broadband sector, significantly exceeding its digital reach and engagement targets and securing wide media coverage.

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9 Feb 2026

Breakfast Agenda

Openreach have released their latest set of offers, find out what you need to know at Breakfast Briefing

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5 Feb 2026

INCA Responds to Ofcom’s Proposed Plan of Work for 2026/27

INCA has submitted a detailed response to Ofcom’s proposed plan of work for 2026/27, setting out priorities for the independent network sector in the year ahead.…

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1 Dec 2025

INCA Calls for Regulatory Accountability in UK Fibre Broadband Market

In a submission to Ofcom, INCA has called for greater regulatory accountability in the UK’s fibre broadband market, urging the regulator to fully implement government policy…

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18 Nov 2025

Keeping Britain Working Through Better Broadband

The way Britain works has changed for good. A new report from the House of Lords Home-based Working Committee – “Is working from home working?” –…

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18 Nov 2025

House of Lords report confirms broadband is now an employment issue, says INCA

The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) has welcomed a major House of Lords report concluding that fast, reliable broadband is essential to sustaining hybrid and home-based…

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17 Nov 2025

INCA Challenges Ofcom’s WLA Pricing Approach in Further Consultation Response

INCA has submitted its response to Ofcom’s further consultation on Wholesale Local Access (WLA) pricing remedies, raising concerns about the regulator’s approach to ensuring fair competition…

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5 Nov 2025

UK Wholesale Standards Initiative proves a huge boost for the Altnet sector

The UK Wholesale Standards Initiative, the brainchild of the Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA), is proving to be a major boost for the Altnet sector by…

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22 Oct 2025

Altnet sector unveils new infrastructure sharing venture to win market share in mobile and datacentre markets

Move will support use of 500,000km of spare fibre capacity across the UK  The UK Altnet sector has created a new infrastructure sharing venture to complement…

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