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Wavenet

Wavenet is a UK broadband provider delivering full fibre broadband to businesses across the UK.

★★★★★ 4.8 / 5
3119 reviews on Trustpilot Last verified: 04/05/2026
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About Wavenet

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Wavenet is a UK broadband provider delivering full fibre broadband to businesses across the UK.

Independent profile snapshot

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

Wavenet is a UK business-to-business telecoms and technology solutions provider headquartered at Blythe Valley Park, Solihull, West Midlands (Companies House 03919664), delivering data, voice, contact-centre, IT, cloud and cybersecurity services to thousands of SME and enterprise customers. Founded in 2000, Wavenet has grown rapidly through a combination of organic expansion and an active buy-and-build strategy, acquiring 12+ businesses including Solar Communications, Excell Group, OGL Computer Support, CyberGuard Technologies, Fidus Information Security and AdEPT Technology Group (acquired 2023). Beech Tree Private Equity backed a £35M management buyout in 2016, and majority ownership transferred to Macquarie Capital Principal Finance in May 2021 to accelerate further acquisitions and organic growth. Revenue has grown from £14 million in 2016 to around £119 million by 2023, with offices in Solihull, Chester, Norwich, Cardiff, Nottingham, Warrington and St Albans. Wavenet holds Premier Certified partnerships with Cisco, Microsoft, Mitel, Five9 and Silver Peak.

Key details

Year founded2000
Parent companyMacquarie Group
Legal name Wavenet Limited Companies House 3919664 →

Directors

Venetia Lois Cooper, William Thomas Dawson, Stewart James Motler

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What stands out

  • Full fibre network
  • Business-grade service

Recognition

  • Comms National Awards
  • Tech Track 100 alumni

Technologies on file

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  • FTTP Full fibre to your door. Fastest and most reliable.
  • Ethernet Dedicated leased line. Primarily for business.
  • Voice

Coverage

UK - National B2B

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If something goes wrong

Here is where Wavenet sits within the UK consumer protection framework.

Regulator
Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that Wavenet must follow.
Security
Cyber Essentials: Yes (NCSC Cyber Essentials certified)

Questions and answers

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

Where can I verify Wavenet's Companies House registration?
Companies House lists Wavenet Limited under company number 3919664. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What Trustpilot figures does this directory show for Wavenet?
Our directory captured Trustpilot as 4.8 out of 5 with 3119 reviews. Snapshot date in our directory: 04/05/2026. Trustpilot updates live; use the Trustpilot link on this page for the current score.
What coverage note is on file for Wavenet?
Our dataset records: UK - National B2B
Is Wavenet 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: NEEDS_TRUSTPILOT_LIVE_COUNT. That reflects our internal checks against the sources linked on this page, not a government endorsement.
Does this directory flag Wavenet 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.
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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