Where can I verify Highland Wireless's Companies House registration?

Companies House lists HIGHLAND BROADBAND NETWORKS LIMITED under company number SC494551. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.

What Trustpilot figures does this directory show for Highland Wireless?

Our directory captured Trustpilot as 4.6 out of 5 with 80 reviews. Snapshot date in our directory: 17/04/2026. Trustpilot updates live; use the Trustpilot link on this page for the current score.

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Does this directory flag Highland Wireless 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 Highland Wireless?

Our dataset records One Touch Switch as: Yes (Ofcom-mandated compliance).

What is the BroadbandSwitch verification score?

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Highland Wireless: WISP · Scotland

Highland Wireless

Legally trading as HIGHLAND BROADBAND NETWORKS LIMITED

Highland Wireless is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering fixed wireless broadband to homes and businesses in Scottish Highlands.

Part of a multi-brand group under HIGHLAND BROADBAND NETWORKS LIMITED. Listed separately because it serves a distinct consumer audience.

★★★★★ 4.6 / 5

80+ reviews on Trustpilot Last verified: 17/04/2026

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About Highland Wireless

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.

Highland Wireless operates under Highland Broadband Networks Ltd (SC494551), a Scottish altnet formerly known as Lothian Broadband. Founded in 2015 delivering Fixed Wireless Access to Lothian communities, the company expanded into the Highlands in 2020 by acquiring Highland Wireless and now builds its own full-fibre (FTTP) network across rural Scotland including Argyll, Fife, the Highlands, the Lothians, Moray and Stirlingshire. The business is funded by the Scottish National Investment Bank and other private investors. Offices in Edinburgh and Inverness; CEO Gavin Rodgers. Committed to whole-community builds rather than selective cherry-picking of premises.

Independent profile snapshot

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

Highland Wireless is the fixed-wireless broadband brand of Highland Broadband Networks Limited, a Scottish alternative network operator delivering Fixed Wireless Access and full-fibre (FTTP) broadband across rural Scotland, including Argyll, Fife, the Highlands, Lothians, Moray and Stirlingshire. Registered as Highland Broadband Networks Limited (Companies House SC494551, incorporated 8 January 2015) at Suite 2, Ground Floor, Orchard Brae House, 30 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh EH4 2HS and led by directors Scott Coates, Kevin Hague and John Gavin Rodgers, the company is classified under SIC 61100 (Wired telecommunications activities) and is associated with the wider Lothian Broadband / GoFibre / Borderlink Scottish altnet group backed by Gresham House, Fulcrum Infrastructure and Amplio Capital, with additional support from the Scottish National Investment Bank. Highland Wireless is a verified UKWISPA Quality Assured Full Commercial WISP for 2025/26 and is a registered supplier for the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme, enabling eligible rural Scottish properties to access subsidised funding. Trustpilot approximately 4.6 from 80+ reviews. Contact 0330 236 9900 or info@highlandwireless.co.uk.

Key details

Year founded2015 (Lothian Broadband); 2020 (Highland expansion)

Parent companyScottish National Investment Bank (backer); Lothian Broadband parent

Legal name HIGHLAND BROADBAND NETWORKS LIMITED Companies House SC494551 →

Directors

Scott Coates, Kevin Hague, John Gavin Rodgers

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What stands out

Fixed wireless capability
Business-grade service
Independent UK altnet

Recognition

UKWISPA Quality Assured Full Commercial 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.

FTTP Full fibre to your door. Fastest and most reliable.
Full Fibre Full fibre (FTTP). Fastest and most reliable.
Fixed Wireless legacy
Symmetric Gigabit capable

Coverage

UK - Rural Scotland (Argyll, Fife, Highlands, Lothians, Moray, Stirlingshire)

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If something goes wrong

Here is where Highland Wireless sits within the UK consumer protection framework.

Regulator: Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that Highland Wireless must follow.
Switching: Complies with One Touch Switch. Your new provider handles the switch.
Security: Cyber Essentials: Yes (typical for B2B telecoms)

Questions and answers

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

Where can I verify Highland Wireless's Companies House registration?: Companies House lists HIGHLAND BROADBAND NETWORKS LIMITED under company number SC494551. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What Trustpilot figures does this directory show for Highland Wireless?: Our directory captured Trustpilot as 4.6 out of 5 with 80 reviews. Snapshot date in our directory: 17/04/2026. Trustpilot updates live; use the Trustpilot link on this page for the current score.
What coverage note is on file for Highland Wireless?: Our dataset records: UK - Rural Scotland (Argyll, Fife, Highlands, Lothians, Moray, Stirlingshire)
Is Highland Wireless 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: auto_matched. That reflects our internal checks against the sources linked on this page, not a government endorsement.
Does this directory flag Highland Wireless 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 Highland Wireless?: 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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