The Complete UK Broadband Provider Directory

Every UK broadband provider we could verify, independently researched and honestly presented. 613 providers. Major ISPs, altnets, and yes, our competitors too.

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Every listing is built from evidence trails including Companies House records, Ofcom context, trade body membership where applicable, and provider-owned sources. We do not invent providers, we do not hide competitor brands, and we do not operate a pay to play directory model.

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613 providers shown

Major UK ISPs

The national-scale broadband brands most households recognise. They usually offer broad UK coverage and substantial service teams.

1p Broadband

4.2 /5 200+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

1p Broadband is a UK national ISP offering superfast, ultrafast and gigabit broadband with transparent pay-as-you-use pricing.

Founded
2015
Coverage
UK
Technology
FTTC;FTTP
HQ
South East England

Chess Telecom

4.1 /5 500+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Chess Telecom is a UK broadband provider delivering full fibre broadband to businesses across the UK.

Founded
2001
Coverage
National
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet;Voice
HQ
UK

Commsworld

4.3 /5 200+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Commsworld is a UK broadband provider delivering full fibre broadband to businesses in Scotland-focused + UK.

Founded
1994
Coverage
UK - National (Scotland HQ)
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet
HQ
Scotland

Fleur Telecom

3.8 /5 800+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Fleur Telecom is a UK broadband provider delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses across the UK.

Founded
2014
Coverage
National
Technology
FTTP;FTTC;ADSL
HQ
UK

HighNet

4.6 /5 200+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

HighNet is a UK broadband provider delivering full fibre broadband to businesses in Scotland-focused.

Founded
2002
Coverage
Scotland-focused
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet
HQ
UK

Post Office Broadband

3.1 /5 1,500+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Post Office Broadband is a UK broadband provider delivering fibre and broadband services to homes across the UK.

Founded
2006
Coverage
National
Technology
FTTC;ADSL
HQ
London

Recognition: Traditional trusted UK institution; Post Office heritage since 1660

Tesco Broadband

Tesco Broadband closed January 2015: 75,000 customers sold to TalkTalk; Tesco continues only in mobile via Tesco Mobile.

Founded
2004
Coverage
N/A
Technology
N/A
HQ
UK

Recognition: Historic Tesco Mobile brand awards (service discontinued)

Voxi

4.6 /5 30,000+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Voxi is a UK broadband provider delivering broadband services to customers across UK.

Founded
2017
Coverage
UK - National mobile MVNO
Technology
Mobile;SIM-only
HQ
Newbury, Berkshire

Recognition: Youth brand awards; Vodafone innovation

XLN

XLN is a UK broadband provider delivering full fibre broadband to businesses across the UK.

Founded
2002
Coverage
National
Technology
FTTP;FTTC;Ethernet
HQ
UK

Recognition: Small business awards; Dragons Den alumni success story

Altnets (Alternative Network Operators)

Independent network builders changing the pace of UK connectivity. Many altnets build full fibre directly and compete strongly on value and local focus.

186k Limited

4.3 /5 80+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

186k Limited is a UK alternative network provider delivering full fibre broadband to Northern Ireland.

Founded
1996
Coverage
Northern Ireland
Technology
FTTP;FTTC
HQ
Northern Ireland

6G Internet

3.8 /5 400+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

6G Internet is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering broadband services to homes and businesses across the UK.

Founded
2017
Coverage
National (5G coverage areas)
Technology
5G FWA
HQ
London

Abzorb

4.0 /5 100+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Abzorb is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses across the UK.

Founded
2005
Coverage
National
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet
HQ
UK

Aerix

Aerix is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering fixed wireless broadband to homes in Bath.

Founded
2022
Coverage
Bath
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
UK

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Startup WISP)

Air IT

Air IT (est. 2005) is a UK altnet delivering full fibre broadband, offering an alternative to the traditional Openreach network.

Founded
2005
Coverage
UK
Technology
FTTP;Leased line;MSP
HQ
Nottingham, UK

Airwave Communications

4.5 /5 200+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Airwave Communications delivers fixed wireless broadband to rural homes and businesses across Derbyshire.

Coverage
Derbyshire
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
Midlands

AllPoints Fibre

AllPoints Fibre is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses across the UK.

Founded
2019
Coverage
UK - National wholesale
Technology
FTTP
HQ
UK

Alncom

4.7 /5 150+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Alncom is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre and fixed wireless broadband to homes and businesses in Northumberland.

Founded
1999
Coverage
Northumberland
Technology
Fixed wireless;FTTP
HQ
UK

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Small Commercial WISP)

Amphora Connect

4.8 /5 200+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Amphora Connect is an Essex-based altnet delivering ultrafast full fibre across the Colchester area using the VXFIBRE and Freedom Fibre networks.

Coverage
Essex
Technology
FTTP
HQ
East of England

Amvia

4.8 /5 300+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Amvia is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses across the UK.

Founded
2009
Coverage
National
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet
HQ
UK

APC Solutions UK

APC Solutions UK is a UK alternative network provider delivering full fibre broadband to UK - Essex.

Coverage
UK - Essex
Technology
Fixed wireless;FTTP
HQ
Essex, UK

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Small Commercial WISP)

Ashford Fibre

4.5 /5 100+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Ashford Fibre is a Kent-based altnet bringing ultrafast full fibre and fixed wireless broadband to Ashford and the surrounding area.

Coverage
Kent
Technology
FTTP;Fixed wireless
HQ
South East England

Aston Broadband

4.2 /5 100+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Aston Broadband is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes in Warwickshire.

Founded
2022
Coverage
Warwickshire
Technology
FTTP
HQ
UK

Recognition: West Midlands altnet recognition

Atlas Communications

4.3 /5 80+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Atlas Communications is a UK business connectivity specialist delivering full fibre, leased lines and managed network services.

Founded
1997
Coverage
UK
Technology
FTTP;Leased line
HQ
UK

Aurora Kendrick James

AKJ (Aurora Kendrick James) is a UK telecoms billing systems specialist, not a consumer broadband provider; part of Giacom since 2020.

Founded
1997
Coverage
UK
Technology
FTTP;Leased line
HQ
UK

AXS Broadband

AXS Broadband is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes in South East England.

Founded
2020
Coverage
South East England
Technology
FTTP
HQ
South East England

B4RK

4.8 /5 100+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

B4RK is a Kent community benefit company delivering ultrafast full fibre and fixed wireless broadband to rural communities around Faversham.

Founded
2018
Coverage
Kent
Technology
FTTP;Fixed wireless
HQ
South East England

Back of Beyond Broadband

Back of Beyond Broadband is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering fixed wireless broadband to homes in Argyll Scotland.

Founded
2019
Coverage
Argyll Scotland
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
Scotland

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Micro/Community WISP)

Badenoch Broadband

4.7 /5 50+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Badenoch Broadband is a Scottish community-focused fixed wireless ISP serving the Badenoch and Strathspey areas.

Founded
2019
Coverage
Badenoch, Scotland
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
UK

Balquhidder Community Broadband

Balquhidder Community Broadband is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes in Balquhidder Scotland.

Founded
2015
Coverage
Balquhidder Scotland
Technology
FTTP (own network)
HQ
UK

Bink Broadband

4.5 /5 60+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Bink Broadband is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering fixed wireless broadband to homes in Wales.

Founded
2019
Coverage
Wales
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
Wales

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Micro/Community WISP)

Bogons

Bogons is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre and fixed wireless broadband to homes and businesses in Wales.

Founded
2018
Coverage
Wales
Technology
Fixed wireless;FTTP
HQ
Wales

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Micro/Community WISP)

Borders Online

4.4 /5 100+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Borders Online is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering fixed wireless broadband to homes and businesses in Scottish Borders.

Founded
2015
Coverage
Scottish Borders
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
UK

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Micro/Community WISP)

Briskona

4.6 /5 200+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Briskona is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses in Regional.

Founded
2020
Coverage
Regional
Technology
FTTP
HQ
UK

Broadband for Surrey Hills

Broadband for Surrey Hills is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes in Surrey Hills AONB.

Founded
2014
Coverage
Surrey Hills AONB
Technology
FTTP
HQ
London

Broadway Broadband

Broadway Broadband is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses in Rural England;Wales.

Founded
2018
Coverage
Rural England;Wales
Technology
Fixed Wireless;FTTP
HQ
UK

Broadway Partners

Broadway Partners is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses in Rural UK.

Founded
2015
Coverage
Rural UK
Technology
Fixed Wireless;FTTP
HQ
UK

BUUK

3.8 /5 60+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

BUUK is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses in the UK.

Founded
2010
Coverage
UK
Technology
Multi-utility + FTTP infrastructure
HQ
UK

Cable & Wireless

4.7 /5 120,000+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Cable & Wireless is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses across the UK.

Founded
1860
Coverage
National
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet
HQ
UK

Caudata

Caudata is a UK alternative network provider delivering broadband services to UK - Derbyshire.

Coverage
UK - Derbyshire
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
Derbyshire, UK

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Micro/Community WISP)

CityFibre (formerly Entanet)

3.8 /5 300+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

CityFibre (formerly Entanet) (est. 2001) is a UK altnet delivering full fibre broadband, offering an alternative to the traditional Openreach network.

Founded
2001
Coverage
UK - 80+ towns and cities nationwide (excl. London core and Hull)
Technology
FTTP
HQ
London

Recognition: Connected Britain Awards; ISPA Wholesale Network of the Year

Clearstream Technology

4.3 /5 80+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Clearstream Technology is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses in Cambridgeshire.

Founded
2001
Coverage
Cambridgeshire
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet
HQ
UK

Cloud Wireless

Cloud Wireless is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering fixed wireless broadband to homes in Devon.

Founded
2018
Coverage
Devon
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
UK

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Micro/Community WISP)

Cloudnet

Cloudnet is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre and fixed wireless broadband to homes and businesses in Kirkwall Orkney.

Founded
2010
Coverage
Kirkwall Orkney
Technology
Fixed wireless;FTTP
HQ
UK

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Micro/Community WISP)

CloudScape Connect

CloudScape Connect is a UK broadband provider delivering competitive superfast and full fibre packages to homes and businesses nationwide.

Founded
2018
Coverage
UK
Technology
FTTP;FTTC
HQ
UK

Recognition: ISPreview Top 10 Cheapest Superfast Broadband

Coast to Coast Networks

4.5 /5 100+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Coast to Coast Networks is a UK alternative network provider delivering full fibre broadband to UK - Yorkshire.

Coverage
UK - Yorkshire
Technology
Fixed wireless;FTTP
HQ
York, Yorkshire

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Startup WISP)

Communicate

4.3 /5 200+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Communicate Technology is a UK B2B managed services provider delivering broadband, leased lines and cloud solutions.

Coverage
UK
Technology
FTTP;Leased line
HQ
North West England

Connecting Cambridgeshire

Connecting Cambridgeshire is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes in Cambridgeshire.

Founded
2013
Coverage
Cambridgeshire
Technology
FTTP
HQ
UK

Converged

4.4 /5 150+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Converged is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses in Scotland + UK.

Founded
2003
Coverage
Scotland + UK
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet
HQ
Scotland

Converged Communication Solutions

4.4 /5 150+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Converged Communication Solutions is an Aberdeenshire-based B2B IT and telecoms managed services specialist.

Coverage
UK - Aberdeenshire HQ; Scotland + UK-wide B2B
Technology
FTTP;Leased line
HQ
Scotland

CoreISP

CoreISP is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre and fixed wireless broadband to homes and businesses in Dorset.

Founded
2017
Coverage
Dorset
Technology
Fixed wireless;FTTP
HQ
South West England

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Micro/Community WISP)

Countryside Broadband

4.4 /5 200+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Countryside Broadband is a UK alternative network provider delivering broadband services to UK - Berkshire/Oxfordshire.

Founded
2010
Coverage
UK - Berkshire/Oxfordshire
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
Woodcote, Reading

Cromarty Firth Wireless

Cromarty Firth Wireless is a UK alternative network provider delivering broadband services to UK - Scotland.

Founded
2018
Coverage
UK - Scotland
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
Cromarty Firth, Scotland

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Small Commercial WISP)

Cumbrian Internet Provider

Cumbrian Internet Provider is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses in Cumbria.

Founded
2008
Coverage
Cumbria
Technology
Fixed Wireless;FTTP
HQ
UK

Daisy Wholesale

4.0 /5 200+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Daisy Wholesale is the wholesale division of Daisy Group, providing broadband, voice and connectivity to UK partners and resellers.

Founded
2001
Coverage
UK
Technology
FTTP;Wholesale
HQ
North West England

Datanet

4.4 /5 100+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Datanet is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses across the UK.

Founded
2001
Coverage
National
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet
HQ
UK

Derbyshire Broadband

4.5 /5 300+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Derbyshire Broadband is a UK alternative network provider delivering broadband services to UK - Derbyshire.

Founded
2017
Coverage
UK - Derbyshire
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
Derbyshire, UK

Recognition: Derbyshire rural altnet; ISPA recognition

Digital Infrastructure Services

4.4 /5 80+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Digital Infrastructure Services is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses across the UK.

Founded
2015
Coverage
National
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet
HQ
London

Domain Superfast

Domain Superfast is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses in South East England.

Founded
2017
Coverage
South East England
Technology
FTTP
HQ
UK

Dragon WiFi

Dragon WiFi is a UK alternative network provider delivering broadband services to UK - Wales.

Coverage
UK - Wales
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
Pembrokeshire, Wales

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Small Commercial WISP)

Earth Broadband

Earth Broadband is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses across the UK.

Founded
2015
Coverage
National
Technology
FTTP
HQ
UK

Easynet (now Sky Business)

3.8 /5 200+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Easynet (now Sky Business) is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses across the UK.

Founded
1994
Coverage
National
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet
HQ
UK

EAV Networks

4.3 /5 60+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

EAV Networks is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering fixed wireless broadband to homes and businesses in Kent.

Founded
2017
Coverage
Kent
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
South East England

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Micro/Community WISP)

Ebbsfleet Fibre

1.3 /5 2,000+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Ebbsfleet Fibre is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes in Ebbsfleet Kent.

Founded
2022
Coverage
Ebbsfleet Kent
Technology
FTTP
HQ
South East England

Eclipse Broadband

Eclipse Broadband is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses in Hull area.

Founded
2020
Coverage
Hull area
Technology
FTTP
HQ
UK

Elevate Wholesale

Elevate Wholesale is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses in Hypercity builds (Cardiff 6th city).

Founded
2022
Coverage
Hypercity builds (Cardiff 6th city)
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet
HQ
UK

Elite Broadband

4.4 /5 200+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Elite Group is a UK B2B communications provider delivering broadband, leased lines and managed voice services to businesses.

Founded
2000
Coverage
UK
Technology
FTTP;Leased line
HQ
Midlands

Euronetworks

4.2 /5 150+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Euronetworks (est. 2009) is a UK alternative network (altnet) provider delivering broadband services outside the traditional Openreach network.

Founded
2009
Coverage
UK
Technology
Ethernet;Leased line
HQ
London, UK

Exascale

4.3 /5 100+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Exascale is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses across the UK.

Founded
2010
Coverage
National
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet
HQ
UK

Excalibur Communications

Excalibur Communications is a UK B2B telecoms provider delivering broadband, leased lines, mobile and hosted voice services.

Founded
2003
Coverage
UK
Technology
FTTP;Mobile;Voice
HQ
South West England

F1 IT

4.2 /5 80+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

F1 IT is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering fixed wireless broadband to homes and businesses in Marlborough Wiltshire.

Founded
2015
Coverage
Marlborough Wiltshire
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
UK

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Micro/Community WISP)

Faster Britain

Faster Britain is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses in Northern England.

Founded
2018
Coverage
Northern England
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet
HQ
North West England

Fastr Broadband

4.6 /5 200+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Fastr Broadband is a UK national ISP offering full fibre packages across multiple altnet networks.

Founded
2018
Coverage
UK - York city centre (within city walls)
Technology
FTTP
HQ
York, Yorkshire & the Humber

Recognition: Emerging altnet recognition

Fern Fibre

Fern Fibre is the altnet investment portfolio of Fern Trading, backing Jurassic Fibre, Swish Fibre, Giganet and Cuckoo via All Points Fibre Networks.

Coverage
UK
Technology
FTTP;Investment
HQ
London

Fibrecast

4.4 /5 60+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Fibrecast is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre and fixed wireless broadband to homes and businesses in Dundee Scotland.

Founded
2019
Coverage
Dundee Scotland
Technology
FTTP;Fixed wireless
HQ
Scotland

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Micro/Community WISP)

Fibreconnect

4.3 /5 80+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Fibreconnect delivers full fibre broadband to homes and businesses across the UK using multiple altnet networks.

Founded
2018
Coverage
UK - North East England
Technology
FTTP
HQ
North East England

Fibrely UK

4.1 /5 200+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Fibrely UK (est. 2019) is a UK altnet delivering full fibre broadband, offering an alternative to the traditional Openreach network.

Founded
2019
Coverage
UK - Yorkshire
Technology
FTTP;Gigabit
HQ
Doncaster, UK

FibreSpeed (Wales)

1.3 /5 2,000+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

FibreSpeed is a Welsh fibre network delivering wholesale connectivity across Wales, originally funded by the Welsh Government.

Founded
2009
Coverage
UK - 411km North Wales fibre network (Holyhead to Manchester via A55)
Technology
Dark Fibre;Ethernet;Dedicated Internet Access
HQ
North Wales

FirstMile

4.3 /5 80+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

FirstMile is a UK alternative network provider delivering broadband services to UK - Herefordshire.

Founded
2018
Coverage
UK - Herefordshire
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
Herefordshire, UK

Flexgrid

Flexgrid is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses across the UK.

Founded
2019
Coverage
National
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet;SD-WAN;Satellite
HQ
UK

Forge Fibre

Forge Fibre is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses in Regional.

Founded
2022
Coverage
Regional
Technology
FTTP
HQ
Yorkshire and the Humber

Formartinet

Formartinet is a UK alternative network provider delivering broadband services to UK - Aberdeenshire.

Coverage
UK - Aberdeenshire
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Small Commercial WISP)

Fram Broadband

4.7 /5 200+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Fram Broadband is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering fixed wireless broadband to homes in Suffolk.

Founded
2016
Coverage
Suffolk
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
UK

Recognition: Suffolk community altnet; ISPA Community Broadband recognition; Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Micro/Community WISP)

Freedom Hotspot

1.3 /5 2,000+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Freedom Hotspot (est. 2010) is a UK fixed wireless broadband specialist connecting rural and hard-to-reach communities.

Founded
2010
Coverage
UK
Technology
Fixed wireless;Public WiFi
HQ
Middlesex, UK

Freedomsat

1.3 /5 2,000+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Freedomsat is a UK satellite broadband reseller and installer specialising in Starlink and other LEO services for remote locations.

Founded
2010
Coverage
UK
Technology
Satellite
HQ
UK

Freshwave

Freshwave is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses across the UK.

Founded
2014
Coverage
National (mobile/neutral host)
Technology
FTTP;5G infrastructure
HQ
London

Fusion Fibre

Fusion Fibre is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses in North East England + Wholesale partnerships.

Founded
2019
Coverage
North East England + Wholesale partnerships
Technology
FTTP
HQ
UK

Fuzzy Duck

Fuzzy Duck is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses across the UK.

Founded
2006
Coverage
National
Technology
FTTP;FTTC
HQ
South West England

Galloway Broadband

4.5 /5 80+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Galloway Broadband is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering fixed wireless broadband to homes in Dumfries & Galloway.

Founded
2020
Coverage
Dumfries & Galloway
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
Scotland

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Startup WISP)

Giacom

Giacom is a UK cloud and comms distributor supplying over 6,000 MSPs with broadband, hosted voice and cloud services.

Founded
1999
Coverage
UK
Technology
Wholesale;Managed
HQ
Hull, Yorkshire & the Humber

GigaAir

GigaAir is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering fixed wireless broadband to homes and businesses in Glasgow.

Founded
2018
Coverage
Glasgow
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
Scotland

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Micro/Community WISP)

Gigabeam

4.4 /5 80+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Gigabeam is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering fixed wireless broadband to homes in Hampshire.

Founded
2017
Coverage
Hampshire
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
South East England

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Micro/Community WISP)

Glide Student

Glide Student (est. 2009) is a UK altnet delivering full fibre broadband, offering an alternative to the traditional Openreach network.

Founded
2009
Coverage
National student accommodation
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet
HQ
UK

Go Internet

4.4 /5 150+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Go Internet is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering fixed wireless broadband to homes and businesses in Isle of Wight; Isle of Sheppey.

Founded
2010
Coverage
Isle of Wight; Isle of Sheppey
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
UK

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Full Commercial WISP)

Grayshott Gigabit

4.8 /5 100+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Grayshott Gigabit is a UK alternative network provider delivering full fibre broadband to UK - Hampshire/Surrey border.

Coverage
UK - Hampshire/Surrey border
Technology
FTTP;Gigabit
HQ
Grayshott, Hampshire

Green Grass Broadband

1.3 /5 2,000+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Green Grass Broadband is a rural Wiltshire fixed wireless ISP connecting homes and businesses in underserved countryside areas.

Founded
2010
Coverage
Wiltshire
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
South West England

Green ISP

1.3 /5 2,000+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Green ISP is a UK national ISP with an environmental focus, offering broadband packages powered by renewable energy.

Founded
2010
Coverage
UK
Technology
FTTC;FTTP
HQ
Yorkshire and the Humber

Recognition: Ethical broadband awards; sustainability recognition

GreenCom Networks

1.3 /5 2,000+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

GreenCom Networks is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses in Regional.

Founded
2019
Coverage
Regional
Technology
FTTP
HQ
South West England

GreenNet

1.3 /5 2,000+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

GreenNet is a UK ethical ISP serving non-profits and activists since 1986, part of the Association for Progressive Communications.

Founded
1986
Coverage
UK
Technology
FTTC;FTTP
HQ
London

High Tide Consulting

4.5 /5 60+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

High Tide Consulting is a UK alternative network provider delivering broadband services to UK - North East England.

Coverage
UK - North East England
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
Yarm, UK

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Micro/Community WISP)

Highland Wireless

4.6 /5 80+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Highland Wireless is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering fixed wireless broadband to homes and businesses in Scottish Highlands.

Founded
2012
Coverage
Scottish Highlands
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
Scotland

Hull Fibre

Hull Fibre is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses in Hull + surrounding.

Founded
2022
Coverage
Hull + surrounding
Technology
FTTP
HQ
UK

Husky Networks

4.5 /5 60+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Husky Networks is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering fixed wireless broadband to homes and businesses in Carrickfergus NI.

Founded
2018
Coverage
Carrickfergus NI
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
Northern Ireland

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Micro/Community WISP)

IFB

4.4 /5 100+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

IFB is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses in Scotland.

Founded
1996
Coverage
Scotland
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet
HQ
Scotland

Inkfish

Inkfish is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering broadband services to homes and businesses in Rural East England.

Founded
2016
Coverage
Rural East England
Technology
Fixed Wireless
HQ
UK

Internet Central

4.7 /5 600+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Internet Central is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses across the UK.

Founded
1997
Coverage
National
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet
HQ
North West England

InTouch Systems

InTouch Systems is a UK alternative network provider delivering full fibre broadband to UK - Norfolk.

Coverage
UK - Norfolk
Technology
Fixed wireless;FTTP
HQ
Norfolk, UK

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Small Commercial WISP (Quality Assured))

ITS Technology

ITS Technology is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses in UK city regions.

Founded
2005
Coverage
UK city regions
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet
HQ
UK

John Lewis Broadband

3.5 /5 800+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

John Lewis Broadband closed in 2022; existing customers migrated to Plusnet contracts.

Founded
2010
Coverage
National
Technology
FTTC;ADSL
HQ
London

Recognition: John Lewis Partnership customer service heritage; trusted UK retailer brand

Jola Cloud Solutions

Jola Cloud Solutions is a UK B2B connectivity aggregator delivering broadband, mobile data SIMs and hosted voice through a network of partners.

Founded
2014
Coverage
UK
Technology
FTTP;Mobile data;Wholesale
HQ
Midlands

JT (Jersey Telecom)

3.5 /5 300+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

JT (Jersey Telecom) is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses in Jersey;Guernsey.

Founded
1888
Coverage
Jersey;Guernsey
Technology
FTTP;5G;4G
HQ
UK

Recognition: Jersey/Guernsey business awards; Channel Islands digital leader

Kinetic Internet

Kinetic Internet is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses across the UK.

Founded
2007
Coverage
National (new builds)
Technology
FTTP (on OFNL and other networks)
HQ
UK

Kube Networks

4.5 /5 100+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Kube Networks is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses in North West England.

Founded
2016
Coverage
North West England
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet
HQ
UK

LilaConnect

LilaConnect is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses in North West England.

Founded
2019
Coverage
North West England
Technology
FTTP
HQ
UK

Mainstream Digital

4.4 /5 200+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Mainstream Digital is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses across the UK.

Founded
2002
Coverage
National
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet;VoIP
HQ
London

Marykirk

Marykirk is a UK alternative network provider delivering broadband services to UK - Aberdeenshire.

Coverage
UK - Aberdeenshire
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Small Commercial WISP (Quality Assured))

Metronet UK

Metronet UK is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses in South Yorkshire;Midlands.

Founded
2000
Coverage
South Yorkshire;Midlands
Technology
Fixed Wireless;FTTP
HQ
Yorkshire and the Humber

Monsternet Highland

4.7 /5 80+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Monsternet Highland is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering fixed wireless broadband to homes and businesses in Scottish Highlands.

Founded
2017
Coverage
Scottish Highlands
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
UK

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Micro/Community WISP)

Moorsweb (Signa Technologies)

4.6 /5 1,500+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Moorsweb, operated by Signa Technologies, is a rural North Yorkshire Moors fixed wireless ISP serving remote dales and communities since 2006.

Founded
2006
Coverage
North Yorkshire
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
Yorkshire and the Humber

Recognition: Wales Business Awards winner; ISPA recognition

MTH Networks

MTH Networks is a UK broadband provider offering superfast and full fibre packages at competitive prices nationwide.

Founded
2010
Coverage
UK (Openreach)
Technology
FTTC;FTTP
HQ
UK

Recognition: ISPreview Top 10 Cheapest Superfast Broadband

National Broadband

National Broadband is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering broadband services to homes across the UK.

Founded
2009
Coverage
National (rural)
Technology
Satellite;4G/5G
HQ
South West England

Nexfibre

Nexfibre is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses across the UK.

Founded
2022
Coverage
National (new build)
Technology
FTTP (wholesale network)
HQ
London

NI Broadband

NI Broadband is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses in Northern Ireland.

Founded
2014
Coverage
Northern Ireland
Technology
FTTP;Fixed Wireless
HQ
Northern Ireland

Nine Telecom

4.4 /5 200+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Nine Telecom (est. 2005) is a UK altnet delivering full fibre broadband, offering an alternative to the traditional Openreach network.

Founded
2005
Coverage
UK
Technology
FTTP;FTTC;VoIP
HQ
UK

NIO Net

NIO Net is a UK alternative network provider delivering broadband services to UK - West Sussex.

Coverage
UK - West Sussex
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
West Sussex, UK

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Startup WISP)

Northsat

Northsat is a UK alternative network provider delivering broadband services to UK - Scottish Highlands.

Coverage
UK - Scottish Highlands
Technology
Fixed wireless;Satellite
HQ
Inverness, Scotland

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Micro/Community WISP)

OFNL

OFNL is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses in New-build developments UK-wide.

Founded
2015
Coverage
New-build developments UK-wide
Technology
FTTP (wholesale network)
HQ
UK

Olilo

Olilo is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes in UK-wide (via network partners).

Founded
2025
Coverage
UK-wide (via network partners)
Technology
FTTP
HQ
London

Openreach

1.6 /5 1,500+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Openreach is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses across the UK.

Founded
2006
Coverage
National
Technology
FTTP;FTTC
HQ
London

Optua Telecommunications

Optua Telecommunications is a UK alternative network provider delivering full fibre broadband to UK - Scotland.

Coverage
UK - Scotland
Technology
Fixed wireless;FTTP
HQ
Glasgow, Scotland

Project Isizwe UK

Project Isizwe UK is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering broadband services to homes and businesses in Historical community network.

Founded
2013
Coverage
Historical community network
Technology
Fixed Wireless
HQ
UK

QB Telecom

1.3 /5 20,000+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

QB Telecom is a UK B2B telecoms provider offering broadband, voice and mobile services.

Founded
1984
Coverage
UK
Technology
FTTC;FTTP;Voice
HQ
UK

Recognition: Connected Britain Awards; multiple industry awards for network leadership and digital inclusion

RBS / Little James Broadband

RBS / Little James Broadband is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering broadband services to homes and businesses in Rural Shropshire;Wales.

Founded
2009
Coverage
Rural Shropshire;Wales
Technology
Fixed Wireless
HQ
UK

Redcentric

Redcentric is a UK managed services provider delivering full fibre, leased lines, cloud and cyber to large public and private sector organisations.

Founded
2010
Coverage
UK
Technology
FTTP;Leased line;MPLS
HQ
UK

Redstone

3.9 /5 100+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Redstone (est. 1990) is a UK altnet delivering full fibre broadband, offering an alternative to the traditional Openreach network.

Founded
1990
Coverage
UK
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet;Leased line
HQ
UK

Rural Communications

Rural Communications is a UK alternative network provider delivering broadband services to UK - Scottish Highlands.

Coverage
UK - Scottish Highlands
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
Dunphail, Scotland

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Micro/Community WISP)

Rutland Telecom

Rutland Telecom is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses in Rutland.

Founded
2009
Coverage
Rutland
Technology
FTTP;Fixed Wireless
HQ
UK

Scot-Tel-Gould

4.5 /5 50+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Scot-Tel-Gould is a UK alternative network provider delivering broadband services to UK - Aberdeenshire.

Coverage
UK - Aberdeenshire
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Small Commercial WISP)

Sempervox

4.5 /5 100+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Sempervox is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses across the UK.

Founded
2007
Coverage
National
Technology
FTTP;VoIP
HQ
UK

SES Networks UK

SES Networks is a global satellite communications operator delivering broadband connectivity to UK enterprise, maritime and government customers.

Founded
1985
Coverage
UK;Global
Technology
Satellite;Wholesale
HQ
London

Skylight Broadband

4.4 /5 100+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Skylight Broadband is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering fixed wireless broadband to homes in Cornwall.

Founded
2019
Coverage
Cornwall
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
South West England

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Micro/Community WISP)

SOconnect

4.5 /5 100+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

SOconnect is a UK alternative network provider delivering full fibre broadband to UK - Scotland and nationally.

Coverage
UK - Scotland and nationally
Technology
FTTP;Leased line
HQ
Scotland, UK

Talk Straight (Schools Broadband)

Talk Straight, trading as Schools Broadband, is a UK B2B ISP specialising in filtered, safe broadband for schools and multi-academy trusts.

Founded
2007
Coverage
UK
Technology
FTTP;Leased line;Managed
HQ
Yorkshire and the Humber

Technological

4.6 /5 1,500+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Technological (est. 2020) is a UK altnet delivering full fibre broadband, offering an alternative to the traditional Openreach network.

Founded
2020
Coverage
UK
Technology
FTTC;FTTP
HQ
UK

Recognition: Wales Business Awards winner; ISPA recognition

Telcom

Telcom is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses in UK cities.

Founded
2014
Coverage
UK cities
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet
HQ
North West England

Telcom (ClearFibre / WeFibre)

Telcom is a UK urban altnet delivering dedicated full fibre broadband to businesses, trading as ClearFibre and WeFibre.

Founded
2016
Coverage
UK cities
Technology
FTTP
HQ
North West England

The 4th Utility

The 4th Utility is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses in UK-wide new builds.

Founded
2015
Coverage
UK-wide new builds
Technology
FTTP (own network)
HQ
North West England

Vapour (UK)

Vapour (UK) is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses across the UK.

Founded
2011
Coverage
National
Technology
FTTP;Cloud;SD-WAN
HQ
Yorkshire and the Humber

Velocity1

Velocity1 is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses in London suburbs.

Founded
2015
Coverage
London suburbs
Technology
FTTP (own network)
HQ
UK

Ventro

Ventro is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses across the UK.

Founded
2019
Coverage
National
Technology
FTTP;Ethernet;Fixed Wireless
HQ
Yorkshire and the Humber

Venus Business Communications

4.8 /5 100+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Venus Business Communications is a UK alternative network provider delivering full fibre broadband to UK - London.

Coverage
UK - London
Technology
FTTP;Leased line;Ethernet
HQ
London, UK

Village Networks

4.5 /5 80+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Village Networks is a UK rural altnet delivering full fibre and fixed wireless broadband to village communities.

Founded
2019
Coverage
Rural UK
Technology
FTTP;Fixed wireless
HQ
UK

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Small Commercial WISP (Quality Assured))

Vision Fibre Media

Vision Fibre Media is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to businesses in Apartments / MDU.

Founded
2013
Coverage
Apartments / MDU
Technology
FTTP (own network)
HQ
London

Voice Host

4.6 /5 100+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Voice Host delivers hosted VoIP phone systems and full fibre broadband to UK businesses with enterprise-grade reliability.

Founded
2008
Coverage
UK (Openreach)
Technology
FTTP;VoIP
HQ
UK

W3Z Broadband

4.5 /5 80+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

W3Z Broadband is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering fixed wireless broadband to homes and businesses in Derbyshire Notts Staffs Leics S Yorks.

Founded
2015
Coverage
Derbyshire Notts Staffs Leics S Yorks
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
Midlands

Recognition: Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Full Commercial WISP (Quality Assured))

Wildcat Broadband

Wildcat Broadband is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes in Rural Scotland.

Founded
2021
Coverage
Rural Scotland
Technology
FTTP;Fixed Wireless
HQ
UK

WiSpire

WiSpire is a Norfolk fixed wireless ISP delivering rural broadband using an innovative network of transmitters on church towers.

Founded
2011
Coverage
Norfolk
Technology
Fixed wireless
HQ
East of England

Zone Broadband

Zone Broadband is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses in North East + via MS3.

Founded
2017
Coverage
North East + via MS3
Technology
FTTP
HQ
UK

Broadband Comparison Sites

Other UK comparison services, including direct competitors. We list them because transparent market coverage is part of how we earn trust.

Best Broadband Deals

4.2 /5 300+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Best Broadband Deals is a UK broadband comparison site helping consumers compare deals and switch to save money.

Founded
2015
Coverage
National
Technology
N/A
HQ
UK

Bionic

4.8 /5 15,000+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Bionic is a UK broadband comparison site helping consumers compare deals and switch to save money.

Founded
2007
Coverage
National
Technology
N/A
HQ
UK

Recognition: Business energy awards; Comms National Awards

Broadband Compare

4.4 /5 400+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Broadband Compare is a UK broadband comparison and information resource, helping consumers find the best deals across the market.

Founded
2014
Coverage
UK
Technology
N/A
HQ
UK

Broadband Deals

4.2 /5 300+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Broadband Deals is a UK broadband comparison site helping consumers compare deals and switch to save money.

Founded
2005
Coverage
National
Technology
N/A
HQ
Northern Ireland

Broadband Deals (alt site)

4.2 /5 300+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Broadband Deals (alt site) is a UK broadband comparison site helping consumers compare deals and switch to save money.

Founded
2015
Coverage
National
Technology
N/A
HQ
UK

Broadband Savvy

4.6 /5 500+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Broadband Savvy is a UK broadband comparison site helping consumers compare deals and switch to save money.

Founded
2018
Coverage
National
Technology
N/A
HQ
UK

Recognition: Independent broadband guide; 4.6 Trustpilot

Broadband.co.uk

4.3 /5 500+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Broadband.co.uk is a UK broadband comparison site helping consumers compare deals and switch to save money.

Founded
2000
Coverage
National
Technology
N/A
HQ
Northern Ireland

broadbandchoices.co.uk

4.4 /5 3,500+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

broadbandchoices.co.uk is a UK broadband comparison site helping consumers compare deals and switch to save money.

Founded
2001
Coverage
National
Technology
N/A
HQ
UK

Broadbandfinder.co.uk

4.4 /5 800+ (as of April 2026) reviews

Broadband Finder is a UK postcode-based broadband comparison tool.

Founded
2013
Coverage
UK
Technology
Comparison
HQ
UK

Recognition: Ofcom-accredited comparison

BroadbandWave

4.2 /5 300+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

BroadbandWave is a UK broadband comparison and information resource, helping consumers find the best deals across the market.

Founded
2015
Coverage
UK
Technology
N/A
HQ
UK

Cheap Broadband Finder (MSE)

4.5 /5 10,000+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Cheap Broadband Finder (MSE) is a UK broadband comparison site helping consumers compare deals and switch to save money.

Founded
2012
Coverage
UK
Technology
Broadband comparison tool
HQ
UK

Recognition: MSE partnership; consumer broadband guidance

Citizens Advice broadband

Citizens Advice broadband is a UK broadband comparison site helping consumers compare deals and switch to save money.

Founded
1939
Coverage
National
Technology
N/A
HQ
London

Compare Broadband

4.3 /5 800+ (as of April 2026) reviews

Compare Broadband is a UK price comparison site for home and business broadband.

Founded
2013
Coverage
UK
Technology
Comparison
HQ
UK

Recognition: UK broadband comparison recognition

GoCompare

GoCompare is a UK broadband comparison site helping consumers compare deals and switch to save money.

Founded
2006
Coverage
National
Technology
N/A
HQ
UK

Recognition: Insurance & comparison awards; Future plc heritage

Independent Advisor (Broadband)

Independent Advisor is the reviews and comparison arm of The Independent newspaper, with detailed broadband provider reviews.

Coverage
UK
Technology
Editorial;Reviews
HQ
London

ISPreview

4.6 /5 500+ (as of April 2026) reviews

ISPreview is the UK's leading independent ISP news, reviews and information site, covering broadband, mobile and connectivity since 1999.

Founded
1999
Coverage
UK
Technology
News;Reviews;Directory
HQ
South West England

MoneyMagpie

MoneyMagpie is a UK money advice site founded by Jasmine Birtles, offering broadband comparison alongside personal finance and side-hustle guidance.

Founded
2007
Coverage
UK
Technology
Editorial comparison
HQ
London

Recognition: Jasmine Birtles TV appearances;Media Week awards

Quidco

4.6 /5 30,000+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Quidco is the UK's major cashback comparison platform, showing broadband deals plus cashback rewards from 4,500+ retailers, trusted by 7 million+ members.

Founded
2005
Coverage
UK
Technology
Cashback comparison
HQ
Yorkshire and the Humber

Recognition: Consumer Moneyfacts Awards

Simply Switch

4.3 /5 500+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Simply Switch is a UK broadband comparison site helping consumers compare deals and switch to save money.

Founded
2002
Coverage
National
Technology
N/A
HQ
London

Recognition: Ofcom-accredited comparison service

Switch My Broadband

4.4 /5 200+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

Switch My Broadband is a UK broadband comparison site helping consumers compare deals and switch to save money.

Founded
2020
Coverage
UK
Technology
Broadband switching service
HQ
UK

Telegraph Money Broadband

Telegraph Money Broadband is a UK broadband comparison site helping consumers compare deals and switch to save money.

Founded
1855
Coverage
UK
Technology
Editorial comparison
HQ
London

The Broadband Expert

4.5 /5 300+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

The Broadband Expert is a UK broadband comparison and information resource, helping consumers find the best deals across the market.

Founded
2017
Coverage
UK
Technology
N/A
HQ
UK

Thinkbroadband

4.5 /5 500+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

thinkbroadband is the UK's trusted independent broadband comparison and news site, providing free speed test tools, UK broadband availability data, and expert commentary for 25+ years.

Founded
2000
Coverage
National
Technology
N/A
HQ
London

Recognition: Industry-trusted data source

TopCashback

4.7 /5 100,000+ (as of April 2026) reviews Live score

TopCashback is one of the UK's largest cashback sites, offering broadband comparison with added cashback from 20+ leading ISPs for members.

Founded
2005
Coverage
UK
Technology
Cashback comparison
HQ
UK

Recognition: Consumer Moneyfacts Awards

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Understanding the UK broadband landscape

The UK broadband market is no longer a simple list of household names. It is a layered ecosystem of major retail brands, wholesale networks, specialist altnets, wireless operators, and comparison services that influence who gets chosen. Openreach remains a major wholesale platform for many providers, while independent fibre operators continue to build alternative footprints in towns, cities, and rural communities. This means your best option can change materially by postcode, even when two homes are only a short distance apart.

One Touch Switch has made many migrations smoother for consumers, but practical switching quality still depends on timing, contract wording, installation reliability, and support clarity. That is why our directory is structured for due diligence, not just browsing. We want people to compare real evidence, understand who they are buying from, and then run an address-level check before placing an order. Clear information before checkout tends to reduce avoidable switching friction later.

Alternative networks, often called altnets, are especially important in this context. They can be highly competitive and locally responsive, but they are also diverse in maturity, scale, and support model. Some are heavily established with wide operations, while others are emerging regional projects. Presenting them side by side with national providers and comparison sites gives a fuller market picture and helps users make a more informed choice.

What the badges mean

Verified means the entry has a stronger evidence footprint such as legal registration matching, live trading presence, and corroborating sources. ISPA indicates recognised industry membership where stated. Which? Recommended and Social tariff badges are carried from the source dataset and highlight notable consumer-facing attributes. Badges are signals, not guarantees, so we always encourage users to open source links and check live provider terms before buying.

Frequently asked questions

How many broadband providers are there in the UK?

Our latest verified dataset covers 613 UK broadband providers. That includes 90 Major ISPs, 452 altnets, and 71 comparison sites.

What is an altnet?

An altnet is an alternative network operator that builds and runs its own broadband infrastructure rather than relying fully on Openreach. Altnets have helped accelerate full fibre rollout and widen competition, especially in places that were underserved.

How often is the BroadbandSwitch.uk provider directory updated?

The directory is refreshed at least monthly. The full comprehensive verification runs in April of each year, with monthly interim updates addressing market changes, provider status shifts, and reader-reported corrections.

What is the relationship between BroadbandSwitch.uk and SearchSwitchSave?

BroadbandSwitch.uk is part of SearchSwitchSave. SearchSwitchSave is our parent company, and its mission is to empower UK consumers to effortlessly find and compare the best broadband, mobile, and TV deals.

How do I report a correction to the UK broadband provider directory?

Each provider card has a flag correction link that opens a pre-filled email to hello@searchswitchsave.com. Share what looks wrong, what it should say, and any source you have. We usually action verifiable corrections within the week.

Where does BroadbandSwitch.uk get its directory data from?

Every entry in the BroadbandSwitch.uk provider directory comes from public records and publicly available information. Core sources are Companies House, Ofcom's registered provider lists, ISPA and UKWISPA membership directories, the FCA Mutuals Register for community benefit societies, BDUK Project Gigabit partner lists, and each provider's own public website. The directory does not include scraped private data or purchased lists.

Is it free to be listed on BroadbandSwitch.uk?

Yes. All directory listings on BroadbandSwitch.uk are free, and there is no paid placement on the provider directory page. UK broadband ISPs, altnets, and comparison services can request inclusion by emailing hello@searchswitchsave.com with their company details. Rankings are driven by independently researched trust signals including Companies House verification, Ofcom registration, industry memberships, and Trustpilot ratings where available.

How does BroadbandSwitch.uk handle requests from providers to update or remove their listing?

BroadbandSwitch.uk engages cooperatively with any listed provider requesting an update, correction, or removal discussion. Reasonable requests are actioned within seven days. Because directory content is drawn from public records and publicly available information, most corrections involve bringing our entry into line with currently-public data. Providers can email hello@searchswitchsave.com to start the conversation.

Our methodology

This directory is grounded in documented evidence trails and the methodology published with dataset v12. We combine direct verification, source-level spot checks, and transparent status flags so users can see where confidence is high and where caution is sensible. We preserve archived and unverified records where they are relevant to market context, because hiding uncertain data can be more misleading than showing it with clear status labels.

Our current dataset includes 64 tracked columns and 613 provider entries. The latest comprehensive refresh is dated 17 April 2026. We update high-change fields monthly and apply status updates for closures, acquisitions, and restructures as credible evidence becomes available.

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