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Fibrus

Fibrus is Northern Ireland and Cumbria's leading full fibre broadband provider, delivering gigabit-capable connectivity to rural communities through Project Stratum.

★★★★☆ 4.4 / 5
17,200+ reviews on Trustpilot Last verified: 2026-04-17
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About Fibrus

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Fibrus is transforming rural connectivity in Northern Ireland and Cumbria, having built a full fibre network to over 354,000 premises. Delivering Project Stratum for the NI Government, Fibrus provides ultrafast broadband up to 2Gbps to homes and businesses in underserved rural areas. Invested £500m+ across NI and Northern England with backing from Infracapital and Railpen.

Key details

Year founded2018
ADR schemeCommunications Ombudsman
Parent companyEquitix
Legal name Fibrus Networks Limited Companies House NI612703 →

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What stands out

  • Project Stratum delivery partner
  • 354k+ premises
  • Up to 2Gbps
  • Rural focus
  • UK-based support

Recognition

  • FTTH Europe Award winner
  • Connected Britain Awards

Technologies on file

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  • FTTP (own network) Full fibre to your door. Fastest and most reliable.

Coverage

UK - Northern Ireland (national); Cumbria (expansion)

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If something goes wrong

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

Regulator
Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that Fibrus 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 (NCSC Cyber Essentials certified)

Questions and answers

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Where can I verify Fibrus's Companies House registration?
Companies House lists Fibrus Networks Limited under company number NI612703. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What Trustpilot figures does this directory show for Fibrus?
Our directory captured Trustpilot as 4.4 out of 5 with 17200 reviews. Snapshot date in our directory: 2026-04-17. Trustpilot updates live; use the Trustpilot link on this page for the current score.
What coverage note is on file for Fibrus?
Our dataset records: UK - Northern Ireland (national); Cumbria (expansion)
Is Fibrus 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: verified. That reflects our internal checks against the sources linked on this page, not a government endorsement.
Does this directory flag Fibrus 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 Fibrus?
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 Fibrus?
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.