WightFibre reaches 30,000 customers in major milestone 

IW Chamber member WightFibre is celebrating another significant achievement, having exceeded 30,000 customers as its ambitious Gigabit Island project continues to transform connectivity across the Isle of Wight.

The Cowes-based company has also surpassed 40% customer penetration across its broadband network footprint, equivalent to around 34% market share across the Island, placing it among the UK’s strongest-performing alternative broadband providers.

Backed by more than £110 million of investment, WightFibre’s Gigabit Island project has already brought full-fibre connectivity within reach of 75,000 Island premises, representing 91% coverage. The company is now working towards 95% coverage by March 2028, with an ultimate ambition of reaching 97–98%.

John Irvine, Chief Executive Officer of WightFibre, said, “Reaching 30,000 customers and surpassing 40% penetration is a tremendous achievement for the entire WightFibre team. These figures place us amongst the best-performing altnets in the UK and demonstrate the confidence that Isle of Wight residents and businesses have in our network, our people and our service.”

As a major Island employer and investor, WightFibre’s continued growth is a positive example of the innovation and ambition within the local business community. Its investment in digital infrastructure is also helping Island businesses access the reliable, high-speed connectivity they need to operate, compete and grow. With the next phase of the rollout focused on harder-to-reach communities, WightFibre remains committed to extending the benefits of full-fibre broadband across the Island.