Where can I verify Back of Beyond Broadband's Companies House registration?

Companies House lists Craine Communications Ltd (trading as Back of Beyond Broadband) under company number SC514350. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.

What coverage note is on file for Back of Beyond Broadband?

Our dataset records: Argyll Scotland

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Does this directory flag Back of Beyond 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 Back of Beyond Broadband?

Our dataset records One Touch Switch as: Yes (Ofcom-mandated compliance).

What is the BroadbandSwitch verification score?

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Back of Beyond Broadband: Altnet · Scotland

Back of Beyond Broadband

Legally trading as Craine Communications Ltd (trading as Back of Beyond Broadband)

Back of Beyond Broadband is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering fixed wireless broadband to homes in Argyll Scotland.

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About Back of Beyond Broadband

This profile is built from our broadband market dataset and the sources linked on this page. We do not repeat unchecked marketing claims; numbers and dates match fields on file or linked evidence.

Back of Beyond Broadband is a UK alternative network (altnet) provider, founded in 2019. Back of Beyond Broadband delivers fixed wireless broadband across Argyll Scotland. As part of the UK's alternative network movement, it offers consumers more choice beyond the traditional Openreach network.

Independent profile snapshot

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Back of Beyond Broadband (BoB Broadband) is a family-run Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) operating a hybrid fibre-and-wireless network across the Argyll and Bute region of western Scotland, trading under Craine Communications Ltd and headquartered in Oban. Founded by Director Stuart Craine and in operation for more than a decade, BoB Broadband targets rural communities, the Isles and remote businesses that traditional providers are unable or unwilling to reach, with service areas including Oban, Campbeltown, Loch Lomond, the MACC Business Park and the Scottish Isles. The network combines leased fibre backhaul (starting with 100Mbps up to 500Mbps Oban HQ capacity) with point-to-point Mimosa near-line-of-sight wireless technology, delivering fibre-fast speeds up to 300Mbps to homes, businesses, holiday parks, fishing harbours, wind farm construction sites and aquaculture clients. A small dish is installed externally, connected by a single cable to a WiFi router indoors. BoB Broadband focuses on simple, transparent pricing with no confusing deals or two-year contracts, and is a UKWISPA member.

Key details

Year founded2015

Parent companyIndependent

Legal name Craine Communications Ltd (trading as Back of Beyond Broadband) Companies House SC514350 →

Directors

Stuart Melvin Craine

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What stands out

Fixed wireless capability
Rural coverage specialist
Independent UK altnet

Recognition

Verified UKWISPA member 2025/26 (Micro/Community WISP)

Technologies on file

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Fixed wireless

Coverage

Argyll Scotland

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If something goes wrong

Here is where Back of Beyond Broadband sits within the UK consumer protection framework.

Regulator: Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that Back of Beyond Broadband must follow.
Switching: Complies with One Touch Switch. Your new provider handles the switch.

Questions and answers

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

Where can I verify Back of Beyond Broadband's Companies House registration?: Companies House lists Craine Communications Ltd (trading as Back of Beyond Broadband) under company number SC514350. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What coverage note is on file for Back of Beyond Broadband?: Our dataset records: Argyll Scotland
Is Back of Beyond 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: needs_review. That reflects our internal checks against the sources linked on this page, not a government endorsement.
Does this directory flag Back of Beyond 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 Back of Beyond 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.

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