# OpenFibre Networks Ltd
> Open Fibre Networks builds open access FTTP networks for new UK developments, reaching 170,000+ premises after acquiring FibreNest.

Canonical page: https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/our-partners/profile/openfibre-networks-ltd
Marketplace: Ericsson
Last updated: 2026-11-03
Logo: https://assets.partnerfleet.app/t0ykgx350thod1ih3wkmci4d8sq1

## At a glance
- Solutions: [Branch & site connectivity](https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/our-partners/t/solutions/Branch-and-site-connectivity), [In-building wireless](https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/our-partners/t/solutions/in-building-wireless)
- Partner type: Reseller, Wireless WAN partner
- Where they work: Europe, Middle-East, and Africa, Northern Europe
- Website: [www.ofnl.co.uk](http://www.ofnl.co.uk)

## Call to actions
- **Need help finding a partner?** — submit the contact form on https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/our-partners/profile/openfibre-networks-ltd

## Description
Open Fibre Networks Ltd (OFNL) connects and operates next-generation fibre optic networks for new build residential and commercial developments across the UK, building Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) infrastructure since 2008 under its earlier name, Independent Fibre Networks. OFNL's networks are completely open access, letting multiple service providers offer customers a choice of voice, broadband and television services over the same infrastructure.

OFNL is part of the wider Brookfield Utilities UK Group (BUUK), alongside utility infrastructure provider GTC. In 2025 the company acquired FibreNest from Persimmon Homes, and by September 2026 had completed network integration so that ISPs on both networks can access each other's infrastructure, taking OFNL's combined reach past 170,000 premises.

## Benefits
- **Open access fibre since 2008** — OFNL has connected and operated next-generation fibre optic networks to new build developments across the UK since 2008.
- **170,000+ premises after the FibreNest acquisition** — After acquiring FibreNest from Persimmon Homes in 2025 and completing network integration, OFNL's combined reach passed 170,000 premises.
- **Gigabit-class speeds for new build developments** — OFNL's fibre networks are completely open access, letting multiple wholesale ISP partners offer gigabit-class speeds to residents and businesses.

## Services
- **Ftth/ftpp network deployment** — Design and build of open access Fibre-to-the-Premises networks for new developments.
- **Open access wholesale connectivity** — Open access model enabling multiple wholesale ISPs to serve customers over one network.
- **Network operation and integration** — Ongoing network operation and integration, including recent FibreNest network integration.

## FAQ
### What does Open Fibre Networks do?
OFNL builds and operates open access Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) networks for new build residential and commercial developments across the UK.

### What does 'open access' mean for OFNL's network?
OFNL is completely open access, meaning multiple wholesale ISP partners, such as Direct Save Telecom and Seethelight, can offer services over the same fibre infrastructure.

### Has OFNL made any recent acquisitions?
OFNL acquired FibreNest from Persimmon Homes in 2025 for around £100 million, and completed integration of the two networks by September 2026.

### Is OFNL part of a larger group?
OFNL is part of the wider Brookfield Utilities UK Group (BUUK), which also includes utility infrastructure provider GTC.