Wessex Internet
Ultrafast FTTP broadband for rural homes and businesses across Dorset, South Somerset, and South Hampshire, specializing in remote connections.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
* | £50.0m | Growth Equity non VC | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Wessex Internet is a local, independent internet service provider focused on delivering ultrafast, full-fibre broadband to underserved rural areas. The company operates primarily in the regions of Dorset, Wiltshire, South Somerset, and South Hampshire, connecting communities that major providers often deem too remote or difficult to service.
Its core offering is Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) connections, providing high-speed internet directly to both residential homes and commercial businesses. The business model is based on direct sales of broadband subscription plans to these end-users. Revenue is generated through recurring monthly fees for home and business broadband packages.
The company differentiates itself through its specialized expertise in handling challenging installations, such as laying cable under fields, rivers, and through difficult terrain to reach isolated properties. By employing local engineers and maintaining a community-centric approach, Wessex Internet builds and expands its network in partnership with local communities, effectively upgrading the digital infrastructure of the countryside.
Keywords: Rural broadband, FTTP, Internet Service Provider, Dorset, Fibre to the Premises, Somerset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, last-mile connectivity, telecommunications