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Cable & Wireless

Cable & Wireless was historically the UK's second incumbent telco; C&W Communications was acquired by Vodafone in 2012 and the consumer-facing brand has been retired. Enterprise services now operate under Vodafone Business.

Part of a multi-brand group under Vodafone Limited (Cable & Wireless UK acquired by Vodafone 2012). Listed separately because it serves a distinct consumer audience.

★★★★★ 4.7 / 5
127079 reviews on Trustpilot Last verified: 04/05/2026
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About Cable & Wireless

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Cable & Wireless was historically the UK's second incumbent telco; C&W Communications was acquired by Vodafone in 2012 and the consumer-facing brand has been retired. Enterprise services now operate under Vodafone Business.

Independent profile snapshot

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

Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc (informally Cable & Wireless) was historically one of the UK's largest enterprise telecoms operators, tracing its origins to British telegraph companies founded in the 1860s under Sir John Pender. Formed in March 2010 by the demerger of Cable & Wireless plc into two companies (the other being Cable & Wireless Communications, now part of Liberty Latin America), Cable & Wireless Worldwide was headquartered in Bracknell and specialised in managed voice, data and IP-based services for large corporates, governments, carriers and resellers across Asia Pacific, Europe, India, the Middle East and Africa and North America. In April 2012 Vodafone announced a £1.04 billion offer for the business, which was approved by shareholders in June and completed in July 2012, with full integration finalised on 1 April 2013. Today, Cable & Wireless's former fixed-line UK infrastructure forms the backbone of Vodafone Business, operating under Vodafone Limited (Companies House 01471587) and Vodafone Group Plc; the consumer-facing Cable & Wireless brand has been retired.

Key details

Year founded1860
Parent companyVodafone Group Plc
Legal name Vodafone Limited (Cable & Wireless UK acquired by Vodafone 2012) Companies House 1471587 →

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What stands out

  • Full fibre network
  • Business-grade service
  • Independent UK altnet

Technologies on file

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

Coverage

National

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If something goes wrong

Here is where Cable & Wireless sits within the UK consumer protection framework.

Regulator
Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that Cable & Wireless must follow.
Security
Cyber Essentials: Yes (typical for B2B telecoms)

Questions and answers

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

Where can I verify Cable & Wireless's Companies House registration?
Companies House lists Vodafone Limited (Cable & Wireless UK acquired by Vodafone 2012) under company number 1471587. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What Trustpilot figures does this directory show for Cable & Wireless?
Our directory captured Trustpilot as 4.7 out of 5 with 127079 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 Cable & Wireless?
Our dataset records: National
Is Cable & Wireless 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 Cable & Wireless 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?
The deals section is a free, dedicated showcase on a provider's directory record where current promotional offers are published.
How does a UK broadband provider list deals on BroadbandSwitch.uk?
A verified provider submits their offer to [email protected] 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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