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Cloudnet

Cloudnet is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre and fixed wireless broadband to homes and businesses in Kirkwall Orkney.

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About Cloudnet

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Cloudnet is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre and fixed wireless broadband to homes and businesses in Kirkwall Orkney.

Independent profile snapshot

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

Cloudnet IT Solutions is a specialist independent Orkney-based alternative network operator delivering full-fibre (FTTP) and fixed-wireless ultrafast broadband, alongside wider IT services, to homes and businesses across Kirkwall and the Orkney Islands (with service reach into nearby Scottish communities). Registered as Cloudnet IT Solutions Limited (Companies House SC411382, incorporated 16 November 2011 with trading from 2010) at 54-56 Junction Road, Kirkwall KW15 1AG and led by directors Nicola Jane Linklater, Trevor Spence and Gregory George Whitton, the company is classified under SIC 62020 (Information technology consultancy activities) alongside its ISP trading operations. Cloudnet is a verified UKWISPA member for 2025/26 in the Micro/Community WISP category and is a registered supplier for the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme, supporting rural, remote and island premises across Orkney in accessing faster, more reliable connectivity. The operator is Ofcom-registered under the General Conditions of Entitlement and is contactable on 01856 520138 or via [email protected].

Key details

Year founded2010
Parent companyIndependent
Legal name Cloudnet IT Solutions Limited Companies House SC411382 →

Directors

Nicola Jane Linklater, Trevor Spence, Gregory George Whitton

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What stands out

  • Full fibre network
  • Fixed wireless capability
  • Business-grade service
  • Independent UK altnet

Recognition

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

Technologies on file

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

Coverage

Kirkwall Orkney

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If something goes wrong

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

Regulator
Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that Cloudnet must follow.
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 Cloudnet. If you need live pricing or availability, use the postcode tool or the provider link above.

Where can I verify Cloudnet's Companies House registration?
Companies House lists Cloudnet IT Solutions Limited under company number SC411382. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What coverage note is on file for Cloudnet?
Our dataset records: Kirkwall Orkney
Is Cloudnet 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 Cloudnet 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 Cloudnet?
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?
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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