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Northsat

Northsat is a UK alternative network provider delivering broadband services to UK - Scottish Highlands.

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About Northsat

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Northsat is a UK alternative network provider delivering broadband services to UK - Scottish Highlands.

Independent profile snapshot

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

Northsat is a specialist Scottish Highlands Fixed Wireless Access and satellite broadband provider delivering rural broadband services to homes and businesses across the Scottish Highlands, combining fixed-wireless ISP delivery with satellite broadband (including Starlink and partner GEO satellite services) for the most remote Highland and Island premises. Registered as Northsat Limited (Companies House SC437280, incorporated 21 November 2012) at 22 Westfield Drive, Inverness IV2 5TR and led by Director Erik James Spence, the company is classified under SIC 61300 (Satellite telecommunications activities) alongside its fixed-wireless operations. Northsat 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 as well as the Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme, enabling qualifying Scottish Highland premises to access subsidised or free connection. The operator is Ofcom-registered under the General Conditions of Entitlement and subscribes to the Communications Ombudsman Alternative Dispute Resolution scheme for customer complaints. Contact 01349 852 007 or [email protected], with primary website northsat.co.uk.

Key details

ADR schemeCommunications Ombudsman
Parent companyIndependent
Legal name Northsat Limited Companies House SC437280 →

Directors

Erik James Spence

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What stands out

  • Fixed wireless access for rural coverage
  • Satellite broadband for remote locations

Recognition

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

Technologies on file

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  • Fixed wireless
  • Satellite

Coverage

UK - Scottish Highlands

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If something goes wrong

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

Regulator
Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that Northsat 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

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Where can I verify Northsat's Companies House registration?
Companies House lists Northsat Limited under company number SC437280. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What coverage note is on file for Northsat?
Our dataset records: UK - Scottish Highlands
Is Northsat 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 Northsat 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 Northsat?
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 Northsat?
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?
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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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