Championing independent networks for a gigabit-connected Britain.
Through shared tools, practical training and a collective voice.
Wednesday 11th March
Join us in London for the launch of INCA’s annual State of the Altnet Report. Get exclusive insights into how independent networks are building better infrastructure, delivering better value, and creating better outcomes across the UK.
The Annual Report looks at 2025 and forward to 2026 and beyond. What is coming for Altnets and the Independent Networks Industry?
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Wednesday 19th February
What is the Breakfast Briefing?
Join INCA leadership every fortnight for a 30-minute update on our latest work. From special interest group progress and upcoming events to critical DSIT and Ofcom consultations, this is your opportunity to stay informed, raise issues, and help direct our collective advocacy.
Quick, focused, and respectful of your time
Every other Wednesday morning
Open to all member organisation staff
What to Expect
- Updates from INCA Special Interest Groups (PIA, Infrastructure Sharing, Policy, Standards, Cyber)
- Upcoming events, conferences, and networking opportunities
- DSIT and Ofcom consultation updates and our policy positions
- Open floor for member questions and issues
This Week’s Agenda
- SIG Updates: PIA, Infrastructure Sharing, Policy
- Upcoming INCA Events
- DSIT and Ofcom Consultation Updates
- Open Floor
How to Join
Breakfast Briefings are exclusively for INCA members. Sessions run on Microsoft Teams – once registered, you will receive a recurring calendar invite.
Contact Us to RegisterQuestions? Contact paddy.paddison@inca.coop
Wednesday 19th February
What are Techshots?
Discover the latest innovations from INCA members. Each Techshot session showcases the fresh solutions and novel approaches our members are implementing to shape the future of the independent networks industry.
Techshots alternate fortnightly with Breakfast Briefings, giving you a focused 30-minute window into the technology driving our sector forward.
Quick tech demonstrations and Q&A
Presentations by INCA member companies
Non-members welcome to attend
What to Expect
- Short, focused product and technology demonstrations from member companies
- Real-world deployment case studies and lessons learned
- Q&A with the presenting company’s technical team
- Networking and knowledge sharing across the altnet sector
Next Techshot
The next Techshot presenter will be announced soon.
Presenter Guidelines
Want to present at a Techshot?
We welcome presentations from all INCA members. Techshots are a chance to showcase your technology, share deployment stories, or demonstrate solutions that benefit the independent networks community.
Guidelines will be published here shortly. In the meantime, contact paddy.paddison@inca.coop to discuss presenting at a future session.
How to Attend
Techshots run on Microsoft Teams. Non-members are welcome – register your interest via LinkedIn or contact us directly.
Follow INCA on LinkedIn for invitationsCheck the Events Calendar or follow us on LinkedIn for upcoming Techshot announcements.
Questions? Contact paddy.paddison@inca.coop
Building Britain's digital future together
INCA is the trade association for the UK’s independent telecoms networks, bringing together operators, suppliers, and industry experts to shape the future of digital infrastructure. We help our members navigate regulatory challenges, share knowledge, and connect with the people building Britain’s full-fibre future. Our membership includes policy advocacy, industry events, and member insights, to ensure independent networks have the support and voice they need to thrive.
Our Community
Our community is a group of independent network providers working together to improve digital infrastructure across the UK. We share knowledge, support fair policies, and embrace new technologies to create better connectivity. By collaborating, we strengthen competition and help build a more sustainable, future-ready digital network for everyone.
Mission
To unite, complement, and amplify the voices of alternative network providers, fostering a dynamic and competitive digital ecosystem, championing fair policies, accelerating technological advancements, and facilitating strategic partnerships to deliver exceptional connectivity across the UK.
Values
We lead by shaping policies and anticipating industry challenges. Collaboration drives our impact, fostering partnerships across the sector. We empower members with knowledge and resources to support digital growth. Inclusivity ensures nationwide connectivity, while integrity underpins our commitment to transparency, fairness, and ethical practices.
Vision​
To promote the development of superior digital infrastructure for the UK, where independent networks propel the nation towards a connected and sustainable future.
Our Values
Leadership:
We anticipate industry challenges and opportunities, taking decisive action to shape policies and regulations that benefit our members and the wider digital ecosystem.

Collaboration:
We foster partnerships across our membership, the broader industry, government, and communities, creating partnerships that drive collective progress and amplify our impact.

Empowerment:
We equip our members with knowledge, resources, and support, enabling them to thrive in a rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape and contribute to the UK’s digital transformation.
Inclusivity:
We are committed to ensuring high-quality connectivity reaches every corner of the UK, advocating for solutions that bridge the digital divide and promote equal access to opportunities.

Integrity:
We uphold the highest standards of transparency, fairness, and ethical practices in all our endeavours, building trust within our network and with external stakeholders.