Where can I verify Glide Student's Companies House registration?

Companies House lists Glide Student & Residential Limited under company number 3188615. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.

What coverage note is on file for Glide Student?

Our dataset records: National student accommodation

Is Glide Student 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 Glide Student 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.

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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Glide Student

Legally trading as Glide Student & Residential Limited

Glide Student (est. 2009) is a UK altnet delivering full fibre broadband, offering an alternative to the traditional Openreach network.

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About Glide Student

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.

Glide Student (est. 2009) is a UK altnet delivering full fibre broadband, offering an alternative to the traditional Openreach network.

Independent profile snapshot

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

Glide Student & Residential is the specialist Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and residential Build-to-Rent division within the wider Glide Group, delivering high-speed full-fibre (FTTP) and Ethernet connectivity with integrated Wi-Fi to student rooms, studios and residential apartments across a large UK national footprint of student schemes and BTR developments. Registered as Glide Student & Residential Limited (Companies House 03188615, incorporated 19 April 1996, with current trading structure from 2009) at Alpha Tower, Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham B1 1TT and led by directors Paula Marson Benoit and Timothy James Pilcher, the entity is owned by Aviva Capital Partners (which acquired the residential division). Glide Student & Residential delivers carrier-grade, room-level FTTP connectivity with bundled Wi-Fi, Ethernet ports and per-resident login management, supporting thousands of student beds and BTR apartments across UK cities. The business is classified under SIC 61100 (Wired telecommunications activities) and integrates with the wider Glide Group's B2B corporate and MDU portfolio under Macquarie group ownership. Contact is 0333 123 0115 or info@glide.co.uk, with primary website glide.co.uk. Existing residents can reference site-specific portals provided at move-in.

Key details

Year founded2009

Parent companyAviva Capital Partners

Legal name Glide Student & Residential Limited Companies House 3188615 →

Directors

Paula Marson Benoit, Timothy James Pilcher

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What stands out

Full fibre (FTTP) gigabit broadband
Business-grade leased line and Ethernet services
Business-focused telecoms provider
member

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

National student accommodation

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If something goes wrong

Here is where Glide Student sits within the UK consumer protection framework.

Regulator: Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that Glide Student must follow.

Questions and answers

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

Where can I verify Glide Student's Companies House registration?: Companies House lists Glide Student & Residential Limited under company number 3188615. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What coverage note is on file for Glide Student?: Our dataset records: National student accommodation
Is Glide Student 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 Glide Student 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.
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 Glide Student

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: Glide Student
Directory record: https://broadbandswitch.uk/provider/glide-student/
Companies House number: 3188615

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,
Glide Student 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/