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Companies House lists Exa Networks Limited under company number 4922037. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.

What coverage note is on file for Exa Networks?

Our dataset records: UK - National (particularly education sector via JANET)

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Does this directory flag Exa Networks 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.

Does this directory record ISPA Code of Practice adherence?

Yes. The ISPA Code of Practice field is set to yes in our dataset for this provider.

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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Exa Networks

Legally trading as Exa Networks Limited

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

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About Exa Networks

This profile is built from our broadband market dataset and the sources linked on this page. We do not repeat unchecked marketing claims; numbers and dates match fields on file or linked evidence.

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

Independent profile snapshot

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

Exa Networks is a Bradford-based independent UK alternative network operator and business ISP, delivering FTTP and Ethernet connectivity nationally with a particular specialism in the UK education sector, providing primary and secondary schools, colleges, academies and MATs with fast, safe, filtered internet services alongside content monitoring and safeguarding tools. Registered as Exa Networks Limited (Companies House 04922037, incorporated 6 October 2003) at 100 Bolton Road, Bradford BD1 4DE and led by directors Thomas Jean-Claude Joseph Mangin and Michael Andrew Syree, the company has grown from a Yorkshire-focused ISP into a national player connecting thousands of UK schools to the JANET academic network, with wraparound managed firewalls, Surewall, Surf Protect content filtering, anti-bullying and DDoS protection services. Exa Networks is an ISPA member, has won multiple ISPA and Northern Tech Awards, and is recognised for education-sector service leadership. The operator is Ofcom-registered under the General Conditions of Entitlement. Trustpilot approximately 4.5/5 from 100+ reviews. Contact 0345 145 1234 or hello@exa.net.uk.

Key details

Year founded2003

ISPA member Listed member View ISPA members directory →

Parent companyIndependent

Legal name Exa Networks Limited Companies House 4922037 →

Directors

Thomas Jean-Claude Joseph Mangin, Michael Andrew Syree

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What stands out

Full fibre network
Business-grade service
Independent UK altnet
ISPA member

Recognition

ISPA winner
Northern Tech Awards
education sector recognition

Technologies on file

These labels come from our directory data for this provider. Short explanations below describe the technology terms in general; they are not a statement about availability at your address.

FTTP Full fibre to your door. Fastest and most reliable.
Ethernet Dedicated leased line. Primarily for business.

Coverage

UK - National (particularly education sector via JANET)

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If something goes wrong

Here is where Exa Networks sits within the UK consumer protection framework.

Regulator: Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that Exa Networks must follow.
Industry code: Operates under the ISPA Code of Practice.
Security: Cyber Essentials: Yes (NCSC Cyber Essentials certified)

Questions and answers

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

Where can I verify Exa Networks's Companies House registration?: Companies House lists Exa Networks Limited under company number 4922037. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What coverage note is on file for Exa Networks?: Our dataset records: UK - National (particularly education sector via JANET)
Is Exa Networks 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 Exa Networks 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.
Does this directory record ISPA Code of Practice adherence?: Yes. The ISPA Code of Practice field is set to yes in our dataset for this provider.
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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For Exa Networks

BroadbandSwitch.uk offers every verified UK broadband provider a free deals section on their directory record in exchange for a permanent backlink, with editorial standards aligned to Ofcom General Condition C1 and the CAP code.

As of April 2026, this directory holds hundreds of live provider records with a monthly refresh cycle.
Showcase is free, with our directory confidence score and monthly snapshot updates shown on the profile.
We ask for one fair exchange: a permanent dofollow (or policy-compliant) backlink to this record from your own site.

Showcase your latest deals to UK consumers, free of charge. Submit your current offers and we can publish them here on your verified BroadbandSwitch.uk record. In exchange we ask for one thing: a permanent backlink to this record from your own site. Full details are in the Style Guide.

We publish a directory confidence style score in our verification panel and refresh monthly. Deals must match Ofcom and CAP rules on clear pounds-and-pence pricing and speed claims, including Ofcom General Condition C1 (in force 17 January 2025) on in-contract price rises, and the CAP code on speed claims in force 23 May 2018. Read the compliance box in our Style Guide.

Permanent backlink: One stable link from your public website to this record while your deals are published.
Deals section: A free area on this profile where our editors can list up to four current, compliant offers you supply by email.
Monthly snapshot: We refresh directory fields on a published schedule so consumers see a timely picture of the market.

Deals that meet our published rules
We can publish	We will not publish
Prices and fees in pounds and pence that match your public offer page, with total contract cost where applicable.	Deals that do not match the live offer on your site, or vague percentage-only in-contract price rises (see Ofcom C1).
CAP-style average peak-time download speeds, stated as average, not "up to" in isolation for numeric claims.	Misleading "available everywhere" claims, or "up to" without a defensible average figure for numeric claims.

Submit your deals

Hi BroadbandSwitch editorial team,

Submission for: Exa Networks
Directory record: https://broadbandswitch.uk/provider/exa-networks/
Companies House number: 4922037

Please publish the following deal on our record.  We confirm we have read the Provider Style Guide and the deal complies with Ofcom General Condition C1 (in force 17 January 2025) and the CAP code on speed claims.

----- DEAL -----

Deal headline:
Package name:
Download speed (Mbps, average peak-time):
Upload speed (Mbps):
Headline price (GBP/month):
Contract length (months):
Setup or activation fee (GBP):
Equipment fee (GBP or included):
Mid-contract price rises (GBP amount and date, or 'none'):
Total cost over contract (GBP):
Key features (3 to 5 bullets):
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Promo code:
Offer end date:
Direct deal URL:
Terms link:
Submitter (name, role, email):
Effective from (date):

----- BACKLINK CONFIRMATION -----

Backlink page on our site:
Anchor text we will use:
Link type (dofollow / nofollow / sponsored):

Many thanks,
Exa Networks team

Style Guide Editorial standards Ofcom compliance (anchor)

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/