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BitStreme

BitStreme is a multi-region UK altnet offering full fibre and fixed wireless broadband across Bedfordshire, Yorkshire and Kent.

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About BitStreme

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BitStreme is a multi-region UK altnet offering full fibre and fixed wireless broadband across Bedfordshire, Yorkshire and Kent.

Independent profile snapshot

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

BitStreme is a specialist Bedfordshire-based Internet Service Provider delivering ultrafast fibre, fixed wireless, microwave and millimetre-wave broadband to residential, business and enterprise customers across Bedfordshire, Essex and Kent. Registered as BitStreme Limited (Companies House 11651019) and operating as a trading name of BitBahn from a secure high-security ex-MOD premises at Building 115, Bedford Tech Park, Bedford MK44 2YA, the provider was set up by Director Lee Quince's BitBahn/IQUnity in 2016 (with over a decade of prior WiFi and connectivity experience dating to 2006). BitStreme's hybrid fibre-and-microwave "Over the Air" network now passes approximately 100,000 premises with service available within seven days, offering symmetrical 1Gbps fibre optic connections, 250Mbps-1Gbps home Gigabit packages from £45 including VAT, leased lines, storage-as-a-service (DataRefuge), business continuity, back-up-as-a-service, Microsoft 365 with Teams calling integration and cloud telephony. Previous WiFi and connectivity clients include Selfridges, the Hippodrome Casino and research company Mologic, with 24×7 UK support backing all services.

Key details

ADR schemeCISAS / Communications Ombudsman
Parent companyIndependent
Legal name Bitstreme Limited Companies House 11651019 →

Directors

Lee Andrew Quince

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What stands out

  • Full fibre (FTTP) gigabit broadband
  • Fixed wireless access for rural coverage

Technologies on file

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  • FTTP Full fibre to your door. Fastest and most reliable.
  • Fixed wireless

Coverage

Bedfordshire;Yorkshire;Kent

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If something goes wrong

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

Regulator
Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that BitStreme must follow.
Complaints
CISAS / Communications Ombudsman.
Switching
Complies with One Touch Switch. Your new provider handles the switch.
Security
Cyber Essentials: Yes (typical for B2B telecoms)

Questions and answers

Straight answers from our directory fields for BitStreme. If you need live pricing or availability, use the postcode tool or the provider link above.

Where can I verify BitStreme's Companies House registration?
Companies House lists Bitstreme Limited under company number 11651019. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What coverage note is on file for BitStreme?
Our dataset records: Bedfordshire;Yorkshire;Kent
Is BitStreme 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 BitStreme 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 BitStreme?
CISAS / Communications Ombudsman.
Does this directory record One Touch Switch for BitStreme?
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?
The deals section is a free, dedicated showcase on a provider's directory record where current promotional offers are published.
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).
What happens if the backlink is removed?
BroadbandSwitch.uk monitors linking domains. If the backlink is removed and not restored within 14 days, the deals section is taken down to keep the exchange fair.
Where can I read the full Provider Style Guide?
The full guide is on this site at https://broadbandswitch.uk/style-guide/

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