About The 4th Utility
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Key details
Check availability in your area
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What stands out
- Full fibre network
- Business-grade service
- Independent UK altnet
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 (own network) Full fibre to your door. Fastest and most reliable.
Coverage
UK-wide new builds
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If something goes wrong
Here is where The 4th Utility sits within the UK consumer protection framework.
- Regulator
- Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that The 4th Utility 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 The 4th Utility. If you need live pricing or availability, use the postcode tool or the provider link above.
- Where can I verify The 4th Utility's Companies House registration?
- Companies House lists The 4th Utility Limited under company number 11010880. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
- What Trustpilot figures does this directory show for The 4th Utility?
- Our directory captured Trustpilot as 4.3 out of 5 with 8933 reviews. Snapshot date in our directory: 2026-04-19. Trustpilot updates live; use the Trustpilot link on this page for the current score.
- What coverage note is on file for The 4th Utility?
- Our dataset records: UK-wide new builds
- Is The 4th Utility 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 The 4th Utility 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 The 4th Utility?
- 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 The 4th Utility?
- 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.