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RBS / Little James Broadband

RBS / Little James Broadband is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering broadband services to homes and businesses in Rural Shropshire;Wales.

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About RBS / Little James Broadband

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RBS / Little James Broadband is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering broadband services to homes and businesses in Rural Shropshire;Wales.

Independent profile snapshot

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

RBS / Little James Broadband (trading as Rural Broadband Solutions and SWS Broadband) is a specialist Shropshire-based rural Fixed Wireless Access broadband provider delivering wireless internet services to homes and businesses across rural Shropshire and the Welsh Marches, serving countryside premises where fixed-line broadband services are slow, unreliable or entirely unavailable. Registered as Rural Broadband Solutions Ltd (Companies House 08271109), the operator trades commercially as "RBS", "Little James Broadband" and "SWS Broadband" across its Shropshire and North Wales service area, combining local rural expertise with wireless network delivery from masts across the Welsh Marches. Rural Broadband Solutions is a registered supplier for the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme, enabling eligible rural Shropshire and Welsh Marches properties to access subsidised funding towards connection costs. The operator is Ofcom-registered under the General Conditions of Entitlement. Contact is 0808 169 5000 or info@rbs-networks.co.uk, with the primary website at rbs-networks.co.uk. Note the rbs-networks.co.uk domain was reporting a DNS error at last check; prospective customers should confirm current coverage, product range and pricing directly with the company before ordering any service.

Key details

Year founded2009
Parent companyIndependent
Legal name Rural Broadband Solutions Limited Companies House 8271109 →

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What stands out

  • Rural coverage specialist
  • Business-grade service
  • Independent UK altnet

Technologies on file

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  • Fixed Wireless

Coverage

Rural Shropshire;Wales

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If something goes wrong

Here is where RBS / Little James Broadband sits within the UK consumer protection framework.

Regulator
Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that RBS / Little James Broadband 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

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Where can I verify RBS / Little James Broadband's Companies House registration?
Companies House lists Rural Broadband Solutions Limited under company number 8271109. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What coverage note is on file for RBS / Little James Broadband?
Our dataset records: Rural Shropshire;Wales
Is RBS / Little James 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: verified. That reflects our internal checks against the sources linked on this page, not a government endorsement.
Does this directory flag RBS / Little James 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.
Does this directory record One Touch Switch for RBS / Little James Broadband?
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.
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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