Warburg Pincus and KKR are reportedly looking to sell some of their UK broadband investments, according to the Financial Times, which also references the current pressure in the so-called “altnet” sector. The companies are said to be tapping potential buyers as the market faces weaker-than-expected take-up of fibre connections and higher operating and rollout costs than were initially anticipated. Altnets, or alternative network providers, have expanded fibre networks and offered retail services, but the pace of customer adoption has been uneven. Analysts and industry participants cited in coverage indicate that these factors are straining profitability and cash flow for broadband operators that rely on customer growth to support network investment. While details of which specific businesses are being marketed and the timing of any sale process are not fully specified in the brief available here, the reporting points to a broader trend of consolidation or exit activity in the UK broadband sector as investors recalibrate expectations around customer numbers and costs.