The network operator, which has long aspired to reach up to 8 million UK premises (c.30% of the UK), previously cut a similar number of jobs during 2023 (here), which was then blamed on the UK’s “struggling” economy (i.e. NOTE: The operator is owned by Antin Infrastructure Partners, Goldman Sachs, Mubadala Investment Company, Interogo Holding etc. The network is supported by UK ISPs such as Vodafone Sky Broadband and more (local ISP availability does vary). AdvertisementAt the same time, the network operator has continued to talk loudly about their plans for future growth via network consolidation, which has already seen them acquire several smaller network operators (Lit Fibre, Connexin etc.) A CityFibre spokesperson told ISPreview: “CityFibre has achieved a lot over the past decade, having built next-generation digital infrastructure to reach over 4.7 million UK premises and injecting much-needed competition and choice into the market.