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The UK’s fibre story is impressive - but unfinished. nexfibre’s Giles Rowbotham argues that now is the moment for policymakers to double down on ensuring sustainable competition, with predictable rules that back long-term investment and prevent any drift back to a BT Openreach monopoly.

Digital infrastructure underpins growth, innovation and opportunity in every part of the UK. Yet key policy choices in the coming months will decide whether we get a dynamic, sustainable fibre market - or a retreat to single-operator dominance. nexfibre’s Giles Rowbotham outlines five critical steps to keep the UK’s digital infrastructure on the right path.

The UK is at a digital fork in the road. Will we enable long-term, sustainable choice - or risk a return to single-entity dominance? In this PoliticsHome article, nexfibre’s General Counsel & CDO, Giles Rowbotham, sets out five practical steps for policymakers to secure investment, choice and innovation for the long-term.

Full-fibre infrastructure is the backbone of the UK’s digital ambition; here are five steps to ensuring its long-term success. Giles Rowbotham of nexfibre shares five priorities for government and regulators: from maintaining regulation on Openreach, to managing the copper switch-off without distorting the market. Read why these decisions matter for the whole economy.

Competition only works when there are credible challengers with the scale to succeed. Our proposed acquisition of Netomnia would create a genuine alternative to Openreach increasing wholesale choice and strengthening competition across Britain. If we fail to seize this opportunity, we risk a future where meaningful competition is harder to sustain. This is Britain's Broadband Moment. The time to act is now.

Britain faces a choice: unlock investment and accelerate growth, or risk slowing progress at a critical moment for digital infrastructure. Our proposed acquisition of Netomnia would unlock £3.5 billion of committed international investment to support the expansion of full fibre broadband across Britain. With investment ready to go today, we can help deliver the connectivity that communities and businesses need for tomorrow. This is Britain's broadband moment. The time to act is now.