Where can I verify Derbyshire Broadband's Companies House registration?

Companies House lists Derbyshire Communications Limited under company number 10412712. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.

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Our directory captured Trustpilot as 4.5 out of 5 with 300 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 Derbyshire Broadband?

Our dataset records: UK - Derbyshire

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Does this directory flag Derbyshire 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.

Which dispute resolution scheme does this directory list for Derbyshire Broadband?

Communications Ombudsman. The Communications Ombudsman is a free, Ofcom-approved dispute resolution scheme. After eight weeks with an unresolved complaint, you can escalate for an independent decision.

Does this directory record One Touch Switch for Derbyshire Broadband?

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Derbyshire Broadband: Altnet · East Midlands

Derbyshire Broadband

Legally trading as Derbyshire Communications Limited

Derbyshire Broadband is a UK alternative network provider delivering broadband services to UK - Derbyshire.

★★★★★ 4.5 / 5

300+ reviews on Trustpilot Last verified: 17/04/2026

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About Derbyshire 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.

Derbyshire Broadband is a UK alternative network (altnet) operator, established in 2017. The company delivers fixed wireless services across Derbyshire. Headquartered in Derbyshire, UK with a team in the 1-10 employee range. Derbyshire Broadband is NCSC Cyber Essentials certified. It holds a 4.5 rating on Trustpilot. As part of the UK altnet movement, it offers consumers a genuine alternative to the traditional Openreach-based market.

Independent profile snapshot

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

Derbyshire Broadband is a Derbyshire-based rural alternative network (altnet) delivering Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) broadband to homes and small businesses across Derbyshire's Peak District, Dales and surrounding rural communities underserved by commercial fibre build plans. Registered as Derbyshire Communications Limited (Companies House 10412712, incorporated 6 October 2016) at International House, 61 Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3HZ and led by directors Paul Anthony Hudson and Luke John Mellor, the company trades as Derbyshire Broadband from 2017 and is classified under SIC 61100 (Wired telecommunications activities) with point-to-multipoint wireless mast infrastructure across the region. The operator is Ofcom-registered under the General Conditions of Entitlement, subscribes to the Communications Ombudsman Alternative Dispute Resolution scheme and is a registered supplier for the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS), enabling eligible rural premises to access subsidised funding towards gigabit-capable connectivity. Derbyshire Broadband has received. Trustpilot records approximately 4.5 out of 5 from 300+ reviews (as of April 2026). Contact 01246 912015 or [email protected].

Key details

Year founded2017

ADR schemeCommunications Ombudsman

Parent companyIndependent

Legal name Derbyshire Communications Limited Companies House 10412712 →

Directors

Paul Anthony Hudson, Luke John Mellor

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What stands out

Fixed wireless access for rural coverage
Rural broadband specialist

Recognition

Derbyshire rural altnet

Technologies on file

These labels come from our directory data for this provider. Short explanations below describe the technology terms in general; they are not a statement about availability at your address.

Fixed wireless

Coverage

UK - Derbyshire

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If something goes wrong

Here is where Derbyshire Broadband sits within the UK consumer protection framework.

Regulator: Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that Derbyshire Broadband must follow.
Complaints: Communications Ombudsman. The Communications Ombudsman is a free, Ofcom-approved dispute resolution scheme. After eight weeks with an unresolved complaint, you can escalate for an independent decision.
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 Derbyshire Broadband. If you need live pricing or availability, use the postcode tool or the provider link above.

Where can I verify Derbyshire Broadband's Companies House registration?: Companies House lists Derbyshire Communications Limited under company number 10412712. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What Trustpilot figures does this directory show for Derbyshire Broadband?: Our directory captured Trustpilot as 4.5 out of 5 with 300 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 Derbyshire Broadband?: Our dataset records: UK - Derbyshire
Is Derbyshire 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_TRUSTPILOT_LIVE_COUNT. That reflects our internal checks against the sources linked on this page, not a government endorsement.
Does this directory flag Derbyshire 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.
Which dispute resolution scheme does this directory list for Derbyshire Broadband?: Communications Ombudsman. The Communications Ombudsman is a free, Ofcom-approved dispute resolution scheme. After eight weeks with an unresolved complaint, you can escalate for an independent decision.
Does this directory record One Touch Switch for Derbyshire 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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