Research and analysis

Local Full Fibre Networks Evaluation: work package one report

This report examines how the Local Full Fibre Networks programme has influenced local and national broadband markets.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
• Published: 10 September 2026

Documents

Executive Summary

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Introduction and Methodology

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Case study 1: Cooperative Network Infrastructure

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Case study 2: CityFibre

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Case study 3: Northern Ireland

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Case study 4: Tay Cities

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National impacts

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Synthesis of evidence and conclusions

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Appendix 1. Method for contribution analysis

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Appendix 2. Case study selection

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Details

This report presents the findings of Work Package One of the Local Full Fibre Networks (LFFN) evaluation, being conducted by GC Insight, Belmana and Darren Kilburn. Work Package One examines how the LFFN programme has influenced local and national broadband markets, with a focus on supplier entry and expansion, competition and consumer choice, affordability, and wider market effects. 

The findings are based primarily on detailed case study evidence, supported by a desk-based review of programme documentation, market data, and interviews with suppliers. A contribution analysis approach is used to assess the role LFFN played alongside wider market forces, recognising the limits of attribution in a rapidly evolving market.

Published 10 September 2026