CityFibre UK Lays 286km of Fibre for FTTP Broadband Build in Bognor Regis

Roughly three years have passed since CityFibre first started rolling out their 10Gbps capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband ISP network across the West Sussex seaside town of Bognor Regis (here). But the operator has today revealed that they’ve so far laid over 286km of new fibre in the town.

Large sections of Bognor Regis have already been completed and have been designated ‘Ready For Service’ by supportive broadband ISPs, including across areas of Hotham, Berwick, Bersted and parts of Aldwick and Felpham. But it still remains unclear precisely how many premises will be reached by this build and when it will complete.

The work forms part of CityFibre’s aspiration to cover up to 8 million UK premises with their new FTTP (XGS-PON) broadband network – representing c.30% of the UK. But their original target of hitting that by the end of 2025 will be missed. The operator has instead shifted their strategy to focus less on build and more on growth via mergers and acquisition (M&A) of alternative networks (e.g. the deals to acquire Connexin [here] and Lit Fibre [here]).

Adrian Smith, CityFibre’s Partnership Manager for Bognor Regis, said:

“Bognor Regis is making great strides toward achieving world-class digital infrastructure. As our rollout progresses, residents will soon enjoy access to faster, more reliable broadband services.

We sincerely thank residents for their patience and support throughout this process. This state-of-the-art network has the potential to transform the local area, driving productivity, fostering innovation, and attracting new investment for years to come.”

The operator’s main FTTP competitor in the town is Openreach.