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Cromarty Firth Wireless

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

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About Cromarty Firth Wireless

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Cromarty Firth Wireless is a UK alternative network (altnet) operator, established in 2018. The company delivers fixed wireless services across Scotland. Headquartered in Cromarty Firth, Scotland with a team in the 1-10 employee range. Cromarty Firth Wireless is NCSC Cyber Essentials certified. As part of the UK altnet movement, it offers consumers a genuine alternative to the traditional Openreach-based market.

Independent profile snapshot

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Cromarty Firth Wireless Networks is a specialist Scottish Highlands rural Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) broadband provider, delivering fast, reliable broadband to homes and businesses across Ross-shire, the Black Isle and surrounding Highland communities that are underserved by fixed-line alternatives. Registered as Cromarty Firth Wireless Networks Ltd (Companies House SC514076, incorporated 26 August 2015, with commercial trading from 2018) at Meikle Brae, Agneshill North, Balblair, Dingwall, Ross-shire IV7 8LE and led by directors Jennifer Maria Gillwald and Michael Allan Hicks, the company is classified under SIC 61200 (Wireless telecommunications activities). The operator is a verified UKWISPA member for 2025/26 in the Small Commercial WISP category, is an actively registered supplier under the Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme and the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) and is currently live across 39 Scottish postcode areas (as of the gov.uk March 2026 snapshot), supporting premises to access subsidised funding towards gigabit-capable FWA connectivity. Cromarty Firth Wireless is Ofcom-registered under the General Conditions of Entitlement and subscribes to the Communications Ombudsman ADR scheme; 01349 805040 or info@cfwn.co.uk.

Key details

Year founded2018
ADR schemeCommunications Ombudsman
Parent companyIndependent
Legal name Cromarty Firth Wireless Networks LTD Companies House SC514076 →

Directors

Jennifer Maria Gillwald, Michael Allan Hicks

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What stands out

  • Fixed wireless access for rural coverage
  • Rural broadband specialist

Recognition

  • Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Small Commercial WISP)

Technologies on file

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  • Fixed wireless

Coverage

UK - Scotland

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If something goes wrong

Here is where Cromarty Firth Wireless sits within the UK consumer protection framework.

Regulator
Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that Cromarty Firth Wireless 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 Cromarty Firth Wireless's Companies House registration?
Companies House lists Cromarty Firth Wireless Networks LTD under company number SC514076. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What coverage note is on file for Cromarty Firth Wireless?
Our dataset records: UK - Scotland
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What does verification status mean on this profile?
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Does this directory flag Cromarty Firth Wireless 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 Cromarty Firth Wireless?
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 Cromarty Firth Wireless?
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.

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