Vauban Infra Fibre (VIF), France’s largest independent digital infrastructure platform, developed by Vauban Infrastructure Partners, has increased its ownership in the French Public Initiative Networks operated by Axione.
VIP acquired a portfolio of participations within broadband network operators in France’s low-density areas from its co-shareholder, the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC). The move further consolidates VIF’s position as a key independent wholesale fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) operator in France.
The portfolio — dubbed Project Chrysalide — encompasses 19 FTTH networks, which have successfully reached completion, and approximately 2.5 million plugs rolled out to date. The portfolio, which is characterized by a large and diversified geographic footprint, displays high commercialization levels, with more than 1.5 million subscribers, according to VIF, further highlighting the strong tailwinds for the fiber market.
VIF, alongside Axio
