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Companies House lists Gigaclear Limited under company number 7476617. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.

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Does this directory flag Gigaclear 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 Gigaclear?

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 ISPA Code of Practice adherence?

Yes. The ISPA Code of Practice field is set to yes in our dataset for this provider.

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Gigaclear: Altnet · South East England

Gigaclear

Legally trading as Gigaclear Limited

Gigaclear is the UK's leading rural full fibre broadband provider, bringing gigabit-speed connectivity to communities in over 22 counties across the South West, Midlands, and South East.

★★★★★ 4.8 / 5

38929 reviews on Trustpilot Last verified: 04/05/2026

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About Gigaclear

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.

Gigaclear is the UK's leading rural full fibre broadband provider, bringing gigabit-speed connectivity to communities in over 22 counties across the South West, Midlands, and South East.

Independent profile snapshot

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

Gigaclear is the UK's leading rural full-fibre (FTTP) broadband altnet, delivering symmetric gigabit-speed XGS-PON connectivity to more than 600,000 rural premises ready for service (approximately 170,000 connected customers, 600+ employees) across 26 counties in the South West, East of England, Midlands and South East of England. Registered as Gigaclear Limited (Companies House 07476617, incorporated 22 December 2010) at Building One, Wyndyke Furlong, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 1UQ and led by CEO Nathan Rundle and fellow directors Catherine Colloms, Hugo Martin Eales, Stephanie Way Liston and Andrew Douglas Littlejohns. In April 2026 Gigaclear underwent a consensual debt-for-equity recapitalisation: a consortium of 11 lenders including the National Wealth Fund (largest shareholder, following conversion of its £240m guarantee into senior debt), NatWest, Lloyds, ABN AMRO and others took control from former shareholders Infracapital, Equitix and Railpen, with lenders accepting a circa 40% haircut on Gigaclear's near-£1bn debt facility to establish a fully funded, debt-light platform for continued growth (EBITDA positive; £80m new money). ISPA member, Communications Ombudsman ADR, Project Gigabit partner, GBVS supplier. Trustpilot 4.8 from 38,500+ reviews.

Key details

Year founded2010

ISPA member Listed member View ISPA members directory →

ADR schemeCommunications Ombudsman

Parent companyInfracapital (M&G plc)

Legal name Gigaclear Limited Companies House 7476617 →

Directors

Catherine Colloms, Hugo Martin Eales, Stephanie Way Liston, Andrew Douglas Littlejohns, Nathan David Rundle

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What stands out

UK's largest rural-focused FTTP
22+ counties
Project Gigabit partner
Symmetric gigabit
Own network

Recognition

ISPA Best Rural Broadband Award
Which? Recommended Provider
Queen's Award for Enterprise
Acquired Aylesbury Vale Broadband
Acquired Cotswolds Broadband

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.

FTTP Full fibre to your door. Fastest and most reliable.
Full Fibre Full fibre (FTTP). Fastest and most reliable.
XGS-PON
Symmetric Gigabit

Coverage

UK - rural England (Oxfordshire, Leicestershire, Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire, Hampshire, Kent, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Devon, Essex, East Anglia)

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If something goes wrong

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

Regulator: Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that Gigaclear 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.
Industry code: Operates under the ISPA Code of Practice.
Security: Cyber Essentials: Yes (NCSC Cyber Essentials certified)

Questions and answers

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

Where can I verify Gigaclear's Companies House registration?: Companies House lists Gigaclear Limited under company number 7476617. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What Trustpilot figures does this directory show for Gigaclear?: Our directory captured Trustpilot as 4.8 out of 5 with 38929 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 Gigaclear?: Our dataset records: UK - rural England (Oxfordshire, Leicestershire, Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire, Hampshire, Kent, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Devon, Essex, East Anglia)
Is Gigaclear in the BroadbandSwitch postcode comparison tool?: Yes. Our comparison tool can return deals from this provider where available at your postcode.
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 Gigaclear 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 Gigaclear?: 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 ISPA Code of Practice adherence?: Yes. The ISPA Code of Practice field is set to yes in our dataset for this provider.
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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