UK ISP profile
Gigaclear
Gigaclear uses Own XGS-PON FTTP network with advertised speeds of 200 Mbps to 1 Gbps and headline pricing From around £27/month (Quick facts table). UK scale: Approximately 160,000 customers (September 2025); approximately 612,000 rural premises passed; 28 percent take-up (Quick facts table).
Gigaclear is the UK's leading rural full-fibre altnet, with a long-standing focus on bringing symmetric gigabit broadband to villages and small communities under-served by Openreach.
What changed: Added answer capsule, key-facts block, question-led headings, network and switching sections, cross-links to compares and cities, and attributed Quick facts callout for AI citation, 3 June 2026.
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Key facts
- Network: Own XGS-PON FTTP network (Quick facts table).
- Speed range: 200 Mbps to 1 Gbps (Quick facts table).
- Headline price from: From around £27/month (Quick facts table).
- UK customers: Approximately 160,000 customers (September 2025); approximately 612,000 rural premises passed; 28 percent take-up (Quick facts table).
- Major areas: Rural England, particularly Cotswolds, East Midlands, South West, Welsh borders (Quick facts table).
What are Gigaclear's headline numbers?
| Parent group | Infracapital |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| HQ | Abingdon, Oxfordshire |
| UK customers | Approximately 160,000 customers (September 2025); approximately 612,000 rural premises passed; 28 percent take-up |
| Network | Own XGS-PON FTTP network |
| Major areas | Rural England, particularly Cotswolds, East Midlands, South West, Welsh borders |
| Speed range | 200 Mbps to 1 Gbps |
| Headline price from | From around £27/month |
| Affiliate programme | Awin |
| Indicative CPA | POA via affiliate manager |
| Last updated | 3 June 2026 |
What network does Gigaclear use?
Gigaclear uses Own XGS-PON FTTP network (Quick facts table). Major service areas listed on this profile: Rural England, particularly Cotswolds, East Midlands, South West, Welsh borders.
Who is Gigaclear?
Gigaclear has been building rural full-fibre infrastructure since 2010 and is widely recognised as the UK's leading rural-focused altnet. The network is concentrated across the Cotswolds, East Midlands, South West, and Welsh borders, with significant participation in BDUK regional supplier programmes. Gigaclear offers symmetric full fibre with entry tariffs starting at 200 Mbps and going up to 1 Gbps, designed for rural households who have historically been stuck on slow FTTC or sub-superfast lines. For rural switchers, Gigaclear is often the only credible full-fibre alternative to Openreach FTTC.
What speeds does Gigaclear offer?
- Symmetric full fibre from 200 Mbps to 1 Gbps
- Rural and small-village focus
- BDUK participation
- Wi-Fi 6 router included
- Optional landline
Is Gigaclear any good?
The network is concentrated across the Cotswolds, East Midlands, South West, and Welsh borders, with significant participation in BDUK regional supplier programmes. Gigaclear offers symmetric full fibre with entry tariffs starting at 200 Mbps and going up to 1 Gbps, designed for rural households who have historically been stuck on slow FTTC or sub-superfast lines. For rural switchers, Gigaclear is often the only credible full-fibre alternative to Openreach FTTC. (About Gigaclear section).
What partnerships and tenancy options apply to Gigaclear?
INCA member. Long-running BDUK regional supplier. Affiliate distribution via Awin. Owners Infracapital, Equitix and Railpen reportedly testing a sale process in late 2025 (Gigaclear, 2025).
Acquiring Gigaclear-intent traffic through the FBRE broadband network is one of the most efficient routes for ISPs and altnets that compete in Gigaclear's footprint. Our 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), with network authority up to DR 74 on BroadbandSwitch.uk. See ISP advertising for tenancy tiers from £99 per month.
How do I switch to Gigaclear?
Residential moves to Gigaclear at an eligible address typically follow Ofcom One Touch Switch rules, with the gaining provider coordinating the transfer. Check Gigaclear availability at your postcode before ordering; network technology and top speed vary by address (Quick facts table).
How does FBRE reach Gigaclear switchers?
- Place a tenancy on the FBRE network, single site from £99 per month.
- Target sites with high Gigaclear comparison intent (curated list on request).
- Optional comparison engine build via the FBRE build studio, from £7,950.
- Optional research collaboration via our research hub.
Where is Gigaclear covered in our research?
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Where does this Gigaclear profile data come from?
This profile is compiled from public regulatory filings, the operator's published press releases, Ofcom Connected Nations data, and Ahrefs metrics. Figures marked POA or data pending reflect commercially confidential or not-yet-published data. See our methodology for full sourcing notes.