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Arqiva

Arqiva is a UK communications infrastructure operator providing broadcast transmission and wireless backhaul services.

★★☆☆☆ 2.1 / 5
10 reviews on Trustpilot Last verified: 04/05/2026
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About Arqiva

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Arqiva is a UK communications infrastructure operator providing broadcast transmission and wireless backhaul services.

Independent profile snapshot

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

Arqiva is a British communications infrastructure company providing broadcast transmission, satellite data communications and smart utility networks to some of the UK's most critical industries, headquartered at the former Independent Broadcasting Authority building in Crawley (Hampshire), with additional offices in London, Buckinghamshire, Yorkshire and operational centres in the West Midlands and Scotland. Arqiva operates approximately 1,150 TV and radio transmission sites covering 98.5% of UK households for Freeview, the UK's national commercial DAB multiplexes (Digital One and Sound Digital) and 25 local DAB multiplexes. Its Smart Utility Networks division is the UK's only large-scale smart water meter infrastructure operator, connected to over 2.5 million smart water meters across providers including Anglian Water, Thames Water and Northumbrian Water, and delivered the smart energy metering WAN for Scotland and Northern England via the DCC. Major customers include the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky and UKTV. Arqiva is owned by a consortium led by Macquarie and Digital 9 Infrastructure, with approximately £675 million annual revenue.

Key details

Year founded1960s
ADR schemeCISAS / Communications Ombudsman
Parent companyArqiva
Legal name Arqiva Limited Companies House 2487597 →

Directors

Jonathan Laurence David Carter, Drummond MacGregor Clark, Alastair Cochran, Shujauddin Mohammed Khan, Scott Robert James Longhurst, Paul Philip O'Donnell, James Anthony O'Halloran, Michael Peter Francis Osborne, Matthew Postgate, David Stirton, Patrick Jean Victor Tillieux

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What stands out

  • Broadcast + IoT network
  • Emergency services
  • Public sector specialist

Recognition

  • Queen's Award for Innovation
  • broadcast industry awards

Technologies on file

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  • Wholesale
  • Wireless backhaul

Coverage

UK - National broadcast + IoT

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If something goes wrong

Here is where Arqiva sits within the UK consumer protection framework.

Regulator
Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that Arqiva must follow.
Complaints
CISAS / Communications Ombudsman.
Security
Cyber Essentials: Yes (NCSC Cyber Essentials certified)

Questions and answers

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Where can I verify Arqiva's Companies House registration?
Companies House lists Arqiva Limited under company number 2487597. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What Trustpilot figures does this directory show for Arqiva?
Our directory captured Trustpilot as 2.1 out of 5 with 10 reviews. Snapshot date in our directory: 04/05/2026. Trustpilot updates live; use the Trustpilot link on this page for the current score.
What coverage note is on file for Arqiva?
Our dataset records: UK - National broadcast + IoT
Is Arqiva 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 Arqiva 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 Arqiva?
CISAS / Communications Ombudsman.
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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