UK AltNet profile
Glide
Glide is a UK altnet focused on Student accommodation and business nationally, using Full fibre and managed network (Headline numbers table). Premises passed is not yet published as an exact figure on this profile (Headline numbers table). Coverage includes Nationwide UK with student accommodation focus in university towns. (Coverage notes).
Glide is a UK altnet with strong presence in student accommodation, multi-tenant buildings, and managed business connectivity.
What changed: Added answer capsule, key-facts block, question-led headings, speed and premises sections, consumer access guidance, cross-links to cities and compares, and attributed Headline numbers callout for AI citation, 3 June 2026.
Provider directory
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Key facts
- Region of focus: Student accommodation and business nationally (Headline numbers table).
- Network tech: Full fibre and managed network (Headline numbers table).
- Premises passed: Data pending (Headline numbers table).
- Premises ready for service: Data pending (Headline numbers table).
- Customers (latest): Strong student accommodation presence (Headline numbers table).
What are Glide's headline numbers?
| Founded | 1988 |
|---|---|
| HQ | Clevedon, Somerset |
| Region of focus | Student accommodation and business nationally |
| Premises passed | Data pending |
| Premises ready for service | Data pending |
| Customers (latest) | Strong student accommodation presence |
| Take-up rate | Data pending |
| Network tech | Full fibre and managed network |
| Funding raised | Backed by Astatine Investment Partners |
| Last funding round | Data pending |
| INCA member | Yes |
| Last updated | 3 June 2026 |
How fast is Glide?
Glide uses Full fibre and managed network (Headline numbers table). Retail speed tiers depend on the operator's published tariffs and postcode availability.
How many premises has Glide passed?
Glide has not published an exact premises-passed figure on this profile; the Headline numbers table reads Data pending.
Who is Glide?
Glide is a long-established UK connectivity provider with particular strength in student accommodation, multi-tenant residential buildings, and managed business connectivity. Backed by 3i Infrastructure. The brand operates across the UK with significant footprint in university towns.
Where does Glide operate?
Nationwide UK with student accommodation focus in university towns.
Which areas is Glide building in?
University towns and cities across the UK.
What partnership routes does Glide offer?
Student accommodation partnerships. Multi-tenant building partnerships.
FBRE supports AltNets with geo-targeted tenancy, comparison site builds for resellers, and co-marketing collaborations. Network reach is verified at 12,000,000+ impressions and 730,000+ network clicks in the 12 months to 24 May 2026 (rolling average of 2,000+ clicks per day, rising fast). See AltNet marketing for placement and pricing.
How do I get Glide?
Check postcode availability on Glide's website or a comparison site where the network is live. Glide sells direct to consumers in its build footprint (Coverage notes; Major build areas).
How does FBRE reach Glide-footprint switchers?
- Geo-targeted tenancy on the FBRE network, single site from £99 per month.
- Postcode checker build that surfaces Glide where available, from £4,500.
- Co-marketing on the FBRE AltNet Tracker.
- Comparison engine build for partner resellers, from £7,950.
Where does this Glide profile data come from?
This profile uses INCA member published data where available, the operator's published trading updates and press releases, Ofcom Connected Nations data, and Companies House filings. Figures marked "data pending" reflect commercially confidential or not-yet-published numbers. See methodology for sourcing detail.