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F&W Networks

F&W Networks is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses in South England.

★★★★☆ 4.3 / 5
100+ reviews on Trustpilot Last verified: 17/04/2026
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About F&W Networks

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F&W Networks is an alternative network (altnet) operator delivering full fibre broadband to homes and businesses in South England. Established in 2018. Services include ultrafast full fibre connections with fast upload and download speeds.

Independent profile snapshot

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

F&W Networks is a South England-focused alternative network wholesale operator (also operating the retail Hey! Broadband consumer ISP brand with approximately 35,000 customers), delivering full-fibre (FTTP) connectivity to homes, businesses and ISP partners across Southern England. Registered as F & W Networks Ltd (Companies House 11514559, incorporated 13 August 2018) at 3rd Floor, 1 Ashley Road, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 2DT and led by an internationally experienced board (Carlos Bock Montero, Alberto Kader Israelski, Jaime Mascaro Rubert, Arnau Porto Dolc, Amit Rishi Jaysukh Thakrar), the company is owned by Foresight Fibre Holdco Limited (Foresight Group infrastructure fund) and has built its own FTTP network passing approximately 410,000 premises across Southern England. F&W Networks operates both as a wholesale carrier for partner ISPs and as a parent of the Hey! Broadband retail brand. The operator is an actively registered supplier for the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme, live across 37 UK build lots as at the March 2026 gov.uk snapshot. Trustpilot approximately 4.3/5 from 100+ reviews; contact 0800 048 8888 or [email protected].

Key details

Year founded2018
Parent companyForesight Fibre Holdco Limited
Legal name F & W Networks Ltd Companies House 11514559 →

Directors

Carlos Bock Montero, Alberto Kader Israelski, Jaime Mascaro Rubert, Arnau Porto Dolc, Amit Rishi Jaysukh Thakrar

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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.

Coverage

South England

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If something goes wrong

Here is where F&W Networks sits within the UK consumer protection framework.

Regulator
Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that F&W Networks 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 F&W Networks. If you need live pricing or availability, use the postcode tool or the provider link above.

Where can I verify F&W Networks's Companies House registration?
Companies House lists F & W Networks Ltd under company number 11514559. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What Trustpilot figures does this directory show for F&W Networks?
Our directory captured Trustpilot as 4.3 out of 5 with 100 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 F&W Networks?
Our dataset records: South England
Is F&W Networks 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 F&W Networks 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 F&W Networks?
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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