This provider is no longer actively trading. Service switched off 28 May 2024. Was provided by Plusnet.
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John Lewis Broadband

John Lewis Broadband closed in 2022; existing customers migrated to Plusnet contracts.

★★★★☆ 3.5 / 5
800+ reviews on Trustpilot Last verified: 2026-04-17
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About John Lewis Broadband

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John Lewis Broadband was a UK residential broadband service offered through a partnership between the John Lewis Partnership and Plusnet (part of BT Group), providing John Lewis-branded broadband and phone services. In early 2022, John Lewis stopped taking new customers and began winding down the service; existing customers continued on rolling Plusnet contracts with Which? reporting the full service closure including @john-lewis.com and @waitrose.com email addresses. The service is no longer actively offered.

Key details

Year founded2010
ADR schemeN/A
Parent companyJohn Lewis Partnership
Legal name John Lewis Partnership (defunct) Companies House 00233462 →

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What stands out

  • Independent UK altnet

Recognition

  • John Lewis Partnership customer service heritage
  • trusted UK retailer brand

Technologies on file

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  • FTTC Fibre to the street cabinet, copper to your home. Widely available.
  • ADSL Copper broadband. Being phased out by 2027.

Coverage

National

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If something goes wrong

Here is where John Lewis Broadband sits within the UK consumer protection framework.

Regulator
Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that John Lewis Broadband must follow.
Complaints
N/A.

Questions and answers

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Where can I verify John Lewis Broadband's Companies House registration?
Companies House lists John Lewis Partnership (defunct) under company number 00233462. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What Trustpilot figures does this directory show for John Lewis Broadband?
Our directory captured Trustpilot as 3.5 out of 5 with 800 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 John Lewis Broadband?
Our dataset records: National
Is John Lewis Broadband 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: archived. That reflects our internal checks against the sources linked on this page, not a government endorsement.
Does this directory flag John Lewis Broadband 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 John Lewis Broadband?
N/A.
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.