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Warburg Pincus and KKR tap buyers for UK broadband businesses, FT reports

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Posted on June 10, 2026

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Warburg Pincus and KKR tap buyers for UK broadband businesses, FT reports

Private Equity Firms Consider Sale of UK Fibre Broadband Assets

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(Corrects media packaging code and text to specify that companies are looking to sell two different businesses, not one)

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Exploration of Sales

June 10 (Reuters) - Private equity firms Warburg Pincus and KKR are exploring sales of their UK fibre broadband businesses, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

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Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

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(Reporting by Ruchika Khanna in Bengaluru; Editing by Sonia Cheema)

Key Takeaways

  • Warburg Pincus and KKR are exploring sales of their UK full‑fiber broadband businesses such as Community Fibre, according to the Financial Times, though Reuters has not independently confirmed the report (telecoms.com).
  • The UK fibre broadband market is undergoing rapid consolidation as altnets face increasing competition, rising costs, and dwindling capital access; many operators are compelled to merge, sell, or exit (kpmg.com).
  • Community Fibre, backed since 2020 by Warburg Pincus (and DTCP), has grown significantly—reaching over 1.3 million premises passed and 400,000 customers by late 2025—but broader sector headwinds are prompting private equity to consider exit strategies (en.wikipedia.org).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are considering selling their UK broadband businesses?
Private equity firms Warburg Pincus and KKR are exploring sales of their UK fibre broadband businesses.
What is the name of the UK broadband business mentioned in the report?
The broadband business mentioned is Community Fibre.
Which publication reported on the potential sale of these broadband businesses?
The Financial Times reported on the potential sales, as cited in the article.
Was Reuters able to independently verify the report?
No, Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

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