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Airwave Communications

Airwave Communications delivers fixed wireless broadband to rural homes and businesses across Derbyshire.

★★★★★ 4.5 / 5
200+ reviews on Trustpilot Last verified: 17/04/2026
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About Airwave Communications

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Airwave Communications is a UK alternative network (altnet) provider. Airwave Communications delivers fixed wireless broadband across Derbyshire. As part of the UK's alternative network movement, it offers consumers more choice beyond the traditional Openreach network.

Independent profile snapshot

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

Airwave Communications is a Derbyshire-based wireless broadband and business telecoms provider trading as Big Blue Rocket, registered as Airwave Communications Ltd (Companies House 13060818), delivering "rocket fuelled" broadband to businesses and residential customers throughout southern Derbyshire. The company offers a privately built fibre-and-air network (not to be confused with Motorola Solutions' Airwave Solutions public-safety TETRA network) covering the main business estates in Derby and four rural areas of South Derbyshire. Services include business-grade broadband from £34.99 per month, residential broadband from £24.99 per month, ADSL, FTTC, 1Gb leased lines, hosted VoIP telephony, WiFi design and installation, Point-to-Point and millimetre-wave microwave links, internal and external access points, mesh networks, CCTV and live security services. The provider also supports external events, temporary sites and leisure-park WiFi rollouts, focusing on delivering solutions where BDUK and local council grants can subsidise full deployment for eligible businesses.

Key details

ADR schemeCISAS / Communications Ombudsman
Parent companyIndependent
Legal name Airwave Communications LTD Companies House 13060818 →

Directors

Andrew Pilkington, Linda Joyce Pilkington

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What stands out

  • Fixed wireless access for rural coverage
  • Rural broadband specialist

Technologies on file

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  • Fixed wireless

Coverage

Derbyshire

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If something goes wrong

Here is where Airwave Communications sits within the UK consumer protection framework.

Regulator
Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that Airwave Communications must follow.
Complaints
CISAS / Communications Ombudsman.
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 Airwave Communications. If you need live pricing or availability, use the postcode tool or the provider link above.

Where can I verify Airwave Communications's Companies House registration?
Companies House lists Airwave Communications LTD under company number 13060818. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What Trustpilot figures does this directory show for Airwave Communications?
Our directory captured Trustpilot as 4.5 out of 5 with 200 reviews. Snapshot date in our directory: 17/04/2026. Trustpilot updates live; use the Trustpilot link on this page for the current score.
What coverage note is on file for Airwave Communications?
Our dataset records: Derbyshire
Is Airwave Communications 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 Airwave Communications 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 Airwave Communications?
CISAS / Communications Ombudsman.
Does this directory record One Touch Switch for Airwave Communications?
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.

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