UK AltNet profile
Truespeed
Truespeed builds and operates full-fibre infrastructure across the South West, focused on towns and villages under-served by mainstream rollout.
Headline numbers
| Founded | 2014 |
|---|---|
| HQ | Bath, Somerset |
| Region of focus | South West England |
| Premises passed | Data pending |
| Premises ready for service | Data pending |
| Customers (latest) | Data pending |
| Take-up rate | Data pending |
| Network tech | Full fibre |
| Funding raised | Backed by Aviva Investors; combining with Freedom Fibre subject to regulatory approval expected Q2 2026 |
| Last funding round | Equity round |
| INCA member | Yes |
| Last updated | May 2026 |
About Truespeed
Truespeed is a South West England-focused altnet headquartered in Bath, with build coverage across Somerset, Wiltshire, Bristol and surrounding areas. The brand targets towns and villages under-served by Openreach FTTP and competes on symmetric full-fibre tariffs with a regional-brand identity. Backed by Aviva Investors among others.
Coverage notes
Somerset, Wiltshire, Bristol and South West.
Major build areas
Bath, Wells, Frome, Trowbridge, Bristol, Glastonbury.
Partnership opportunities
Rural community partnerships and South West regional marketing.
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 to reach Truespeed-footprint switchers
- Geo-targeted tenancy on the FBRE network, single site from £99 per month.
- Postcode checker build that surfaces Truespeed where available, from £4,500.
- Co-marketing on the FBRE AltNet Tracker.
- Comparison engine build for partner resellers, from £7,950.
Data and methodology
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.