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Optics Internet

Optics Internet is a UK alternative network provider delivering full fibre broadband to UK.

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About Optics Internet

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Optics Internet is a UK alternative network provider delivering full fibre broadband to UK.

Independent profile snapshot

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

Optics Internet is a small Blackburn-based UK alternative network operator delivering FTTC and full-fibre (FTTP) broadband to homes and businesses across the UK, operating as part of the Cohiba Communications Limited corporate group (which also includes 6G Internet). Registered as Optics Internet Limited (Companies House 13504393, incorporated 9 July 2021) at Ribble House, Ribble Business Park, Blackburn BB1 5RB and led by Director Philip Andrew Walker, the company is classified under SIC 61100 (Wired telecommunications activities). Optics Internet sources wholesale capacity from Openreach and partner altnets to deliver UK-wide consumer and business broadband packages, with a focus on transparent pricing and UK-based customer support. The operator subscribes to the Communications Ombudsman Alternative Dispute Resolution scheme for customer complaints and is Ofcom-registered under the General Conditions of Entitlement. Contact is 0330 056 1234 or info@opticsinternet.co.uk, with the primary website at opticsinternet.co.uk. Prospective customers are encouraged to verify current coverage, product range and pricing directly via the postcode checker before ordering any service, as availability depends on the underlying wholesale network.

Key details

ADR schemeCommunications Ombudsman
Parent companyIndependent
Legal name Optics Internet Limited Companies House 13504393 →

Directors

Philip Andrew Walker

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Technologies on file

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

Coverage

UK

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If something goes wrong

Here is where Optics Internet sits within the UK consumer protection framework.

Regulator
Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that Optics Internet must follow.
Complaints
Communications Ombudsman. The Communications Ombudsman is a free, Ofcom-approved dispute resolution scheme. After eight weeks with an unresolved complaint, you can escalate for an independent decision.
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 Optics Internet. If you need live pricing or availability, use the postcode tool or the provider link above.

Where can I verify Optics Internet's Companies House registration?
Companies House lists Optics Internet Limited under company number 13504393. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What coverage note is on file for Optics Internet?
Our dataset records: UK
Is Optics Internet 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 Optics Internet 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 Optics Internet?
Communications Ombudsman. The Communications Ombudsman is a free, Ofcom-approved dispute resolution scheme. After eight weeks with an unresolved complaint, you can escalate for an independent decision.
Does this directory record One Touch Switch for Optics Internet?
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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