Where can I verify Gigabeam's Companies House registration?

Companies House lists Viridian Communications Ltd (trading as Gigabeam) under company number 9617892. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.

Is Gigabeam 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.

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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 Gigabeam 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 One Touch Switch for Gigabeam?

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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Gigabeam

Legally trading as Viridian Communications Ltd (trading as Gigabeam)

Gigabeam is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering fixed wireless broadband to homes in Hampshire.

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About Gigabeam

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.

Gigabeam is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering fixed wireless broadband to homes in Hampshire.

Independent profile snapshot

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

Gigabeam (trading name of Viridian Communications Ltd) is a Hampshire-based rural Fixed Wireless Access broadband provider delivering point-to-multipoint wireless connectivity to homes and businesses across rural Hampshire and surrounding counties, with a focus on countryside premises that cannot easily access commercial fibre services. Registered as Viridian Communications Ltd (Companies House 09617892) at 16 City Business Centre, Hyde Street, Winchester SO23 9TA, the operator was acquired by Village Networks Limited (CH 04603174) in September 2022, integrating Gigabeam's Hampshire coverage into the wider Village Networks rural altnet footprint across Southern England. The Gigabeam brand continues to serve existing Hampshire customers via the villagenetworks.co.uk/gigabeam branded portal, and the operator remains a verified UKWISPA member for 2025/26 in the Micro/Community WISP category. Gigabeam is a registered supplier for the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme, enabling eligible rural Hampshire premises to access subsidised funding towards connection. The operator is Ofcom-registered under the General Conditions of Entitlement. Contact is via info@gigabeam.co.uk. Existing and prospective customers should reference the Village Networks operational framework for current service and support propositions.

Key details

Year founded2017

Parent companyVillage Networks Limited CH 04603174 (acquired September 2022)

Legal name Viridian Communications Ltd (trading as Gigabeam) Companies House 9617892 →

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What stands out

Fixed wireless capability
Independent UK altnet

Recognition

Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Micro/Community WISP)

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.

Fixed wireless

Coverage

Hampshire

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If something goes wrong

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

Regulator: Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that Gigabeam must follow.
Switching: Complies with One Touch Switch. Your new provider handles the switch.

Questions and answers

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

Where can I verify Gigabeam's Companies House registration?: Companies House lists Viridian Communications Ltd (trading as Gigabeam) under company number 9617892. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What coverage note is on file for Gigabeam?: Our dataset records: Hampshire
Is Gigabeam 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 Gigabeam 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 One Touch Switch for Gigabeam?: 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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For Gigabeam

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: Gigabeam
Directory record: https://broadbandswitch.uk/provider/gigabeam/
Companies House number: 9617892

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,
Gigabeam 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/