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186k Limited

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

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About 186k Limited

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

Independent profile snapshot

This extended snapshot summarises how the provider presents itself in the UK market. It supplements the dataset-led summary above.

186k Limited is a UK alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full-fibre broadband services in Northern Ireland under the Net-Fibre brand, registered at Companies House as company number 13771291. The company focuses on Northern Ireland FTTP (fibre-to-the-premises) connectivity, operating alongside Openreach, Virgin Media and established local providers such as Fibrus in a market where full-fibre coverage has reached approximately 96% of premises. 186k Limited operates under Ofcom's General Conditions and is compliant with the One Touch Switch process introduced in 2024 for seamless switching between providers. Dispute resolution is handled through the Communications Ombudsman scheme. The business positions itself as part of the UK altnet movement, offering consumers a genuine alternative to the dominant Openreach-based market by delivering independently built fibre-optic infrastructure directly to homes and small businesses, backed by NCSC Cyber Essentials certification and a Northern Ireland-based team.

Key details

Year founded1996
ADR schemeCommunications Ombudsman
Parent companyIndependent
Legal name 186k Limited Companies House 13771291 →

Directors

Dominic Anthony Marrocco

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What stands out

  • Full fibre (FTTP) gigabit broadband
  • Northern Ireland specialist

Technologies on file

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  • FTTP Full fibre to your door. Fastest and most reliable.
  • FTTC Fibre to the street cabinet, copper to your home. Widely available.

Coverage

Northern Ireland

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If something goes wrong

Here is where 186k Limited sits within the UK consumer protection framework.

Regulator
Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that 186k Limited must follow.
Complaints
Communications Ombudsman. The Communications Ombudsman is a free, Ofcom-approved dispute resolution scheme. After eight weeks with an unresolved complaint, you can escalate for an independent decision.
Switching
Complies with One Touch Switch. Your new provider handles the switch.
Security
Cyber Essentials: Yes (typical for B2B telecoms)

Questions and answers

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Where can I verify 186k Limited's Companies House registration?
Companies House lists 186k Limited under company number 13771291. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What coverage note is on file for 186k Limited?
Our dataset records: Northern Ireland
Is 186k Limited in the BroadbandSwitch postcode comparison tool?
No. This provider is not currently among those we return in the postcode comparison tool. You can still compare other providers we list.
What does verification status mean on this profile?
This profile's verification status in our directory is recorded as: NEEDS_TRUSTPILOT_LIVE_COUNT. That reflects our internal checks against the sources linked on this page, not a government endorsement.
Does this directory flag 186k Limited as Ofcom-registered?
Yes. We record this provider as Ofcom-registered (General Conditions of entitlement). For complaints or disputes, follow the dispute route and Ofcom guidance that apply to your situation.
Which dispute resolution scheme does this directory list for 186k Limited?
Communications Ombudsman. The Communications Ombudsman is a free, Ofcom-approved dispute resolution scheme. After eight weeks with an unresolved complaint, you can escalate for an independent decision.
Does this directory record One Touch Switch for 186k Limited?
Our dataset records One Touch Switch as: Yes (Ofcom-mandated compliance).
What is the BroadbandSwitch verification score?
It is an internal score from 1 to 10 based on how thoroughly we have checked Companies House, regulator and trade-body fields, and independent review data where available. It is not a measure of customer satisfaction.
What is the deals section on BroadbandSwitch.uk?
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How does a UK broadband provider list deals on BroadbandSwitch.uk?
A verified provider submits their offer to editor@broadbandswitch.uk using the structured submission template, in exchange for a permanent backlink from their own site.
Is there a charge for the deals section?
No. The deals section is free of charge, with no contract and no affiliate commission required for inclusion on the record.
What rules govern the deals content?
All deals must comply with Ofcom General Condition C1 (in force 17 January 2025) on price rises in pounds and pence, and the CAP code on broadband speed claims (median peak-time average, in force 23 May 2018).
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