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GreenNet

GreenNet is a UK ethical ISP serving non-profits and activists since 1986, part of the Association for Progressive Communications.

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About GreenNet

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GreenNet is a UK ethical ISP serving non-profits and activists since 1986, part of the Association for Progressive Communications.

Independent profile snapshot

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

GreenNet is a UK pioneer ethical ISP, founded in 1986 as a not-for-profit social enterprise serving charities, NGOs, activist organisations and progressive social-change projects across the UK and internationally, and is a founding member of the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), the global civil-society internet infrastructure network. Historically registered as GreenNet Ltd (Companies House 07778131, now dissolved) at 40 Willow Way, Epsom KT19 0EH, with Director Justin Cristinni named in the CH record, the operator has continued to trade under the GreenNet brand with an explicit mission-driven focus on not-for-profit, human-rights and environmental causes. GreenNet delivers FTTC and full-fibre broadband alongside email, web hosting, domain registration and secure communications services, with a strong emphasis on privacy, ethical data handling and support for social-justice organisations. GreenNet subscribes to both CISAS and Communications Ombudsman Alternative Dispute Resolution schemes. Contact is 0330 355 4011 or info@gn.apc.org, with the primary website at gn.apc.org (with greennet.org.uk as the current consumer-facing site). Note the CH status is recorded as dissolved; prospective customers should verify current trading and legal structure directly.

Key details

Year founded1986
ADR schemeCISAS / Communications Ombudsman
Parent companyCharity-linked
Legal name GreenNet Ltd Companies House 7778131 →

Directors

Justin Cristinni

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What stands out

  • Fastest 5G network in UK
  • BT Group parent
  • WiFi Controls and Plume Wi-Fi
  • Stay Fast guarantee
  • Home 5G products
  • Smart Hub router with Wi-Fi 6

Technologies on file

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  • FTTC Fibre to the street cabinet, copper to your home. Widely available.
  • FTTP Full fibre to your door. Fastest and most reliable.

Coverage

UK

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If something goes wrong

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

Regulator
Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that GreenNet must follow.
Complaints
CISAS / Communications Ombudsman.
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 GreenNet's Companies House registration?
Companies House lists GreenNet Ltd under company number 7778131. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What coverage note is on file for GreenNet?
Our dataset records: UK
Is GreenNet 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 GreenNet 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 GreenNet?
CISAS / Communications Ombudsman.
Does this directory record One Touch Switch for GreenNet?
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?
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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.
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