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Wessex Internet

Wessex Internet is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre and fixed wireless broadband to homes and businesses in Dorset Somerset Wiltshire Hampshire.

★★★★★ 4.8 / 5
1504 reviews on Trustpilot Last verified: 04/05/2026
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About Wessex Internet

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Wessex Internet is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre and fixed wireless broadband to homes and businesses in Dorset Somerset Wiltshire Hampshire.

Independent profile snapshot

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

Wessex Internet is a leading South West England rural alternative network operator delivering full-fibre (FTTP) and Fixed Wireless Access broadband to rural homes and businesses across Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and Hampshire, from a dedicated Dorset base. Registered as Wessex Internet Limited (Companies House 06258070, incorporated 24 May 2007) at The Estate Office, Ranston, Blandford, Dorset DT11 8PU and led by directors Hector Gibson Fleming and Ludovic Harry Ralph Skinner, the company is classified under SIC 61100 (Wired telecommunications activities) and has been trading since 2010 with a focus on rural South West England rollouts. Wessex Internet was a first-wave winner of BDUK's Project Gigabit programme (North Dorset 2022 contract) and has been an, Dorset business award-winner and Queen's Award for Enterprise recipient, reflecting national recognition of its rural broadband delivery. The operator is an actively registered supplier for the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (live on gov.uk as at March 2026), subscribes to the CISAS Alternative Dispute Resolution scheme and is Ofcom-registered. Trustpilot 4.8 from 1,446 reviews reflects exceptional consumer satisfaction. Contact 01258 889 555 or hello@wessexinternet.com.

Key details

Year founded2010
ADR schemeCISAS
Parent companyIndependent
Legal name Wessex Internet Limited Companies House 6258070 →

Directors

Hector Gibson Fleming, Ludovic Harry Ralph Skinner

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What stands out

  • Full fibre network
  • Fixed wireless capability
  • Rural coverage specialist
  • Gigabit-capable
  • Business-grade service

Recognition

  • Dorset business awards
  • Queen's Award for Enterprise

Technologies on file

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  • FTTP Full fibre to your door. Fastest and most reliable.
  • Fixed wireless

Coverage

Dorset Somerset Wiltshire Hampshire

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If something goes wrong

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

Regulator
Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that Wessex Internet must follow.
Complaints
CISAS. CISAS is a free, Ofcom-approved dispute resolution scheme. If your complaint is not resolved within eight weeks, you can escalate to CISAS for an independent decision.
Switching
Complies with One Touch Switch. Your new provider handles the switch.
Security
Cyber Essentials: Yes (NCSC Cyber Essentials certified)

Questions and answers

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

Where can I verify Wessex Internet's Companies House registration?
Companies House lists Wessex Internet Limited under company number 6258070. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What Trustpilot figures does this directory show for Wessex Internet?
Our directory captured Trustpilot as 4.8 out of 5 with 1504 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 Wessex Internet?
Our dataset records: Dorset Somerset Wiltshire Hampshire
Is Wessex 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 Wessex 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 Wessex Internet?
CISAS. CISAS is a free, Ofcom-approved dispute resolution scheme. If your complaint is not resolved within eight weeks, you can escalate to CISAS for an independent decision.
Does this directory record One Touch Switch for Wessex 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?
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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).
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