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Airband is an internet service provider that delivers high-speed broadband to rural and hard-to-reach areas, including homes, businesses, and industry. It relies on a large wireless network and an expanding fibre network to offer connectivity. The company works with government bodies and local authorities to develop high-availability infrastructure that communities can access, including through community broadband projects. This setup allows residents and other ISPs to reach areas that lack reliable internet. Airband differentiates itself by focusing on rural and community-led broadband, collaborating with public-sector partners to build shared networks rather than competing solely on consumer products. The main goal is to close the UK’s digital divide by providing accessible, reliable internet infrastructure across its regions.
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What believers are saying
- Airband says its network stayed fully operational during the July 2026 sale process.
- Airband expanded to more than 440,000 premises across over 200 communities in 2026.
- Airband added Openreach-backed off-net FTTP and 1Gbps fixed wireless products in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Airband started a formal sale process in July 2026 after heavy losses.
- The FT reported about £224 million liabilities, £66 million losses in 2024, and quarter workforce cuts.
- If buyers balk, lenders seize control and Aberdeen’s £200 million stake gets wiped out.
What makes Airband unique
- Airband serves rural England and North Wales with FTTP plus gigabit fixed wireless access.
- Airband targets hard-to-reach communities, where Openreach and urban-focused altnets underinvest.
- Airband combines wireless and fibre, letting it sell service before full dig-build arrives.
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Airband appoints Nick Pike as Interim Independent Director. Reading time: < 1 minute Airband has appointed Nick Pike as an Interim Independent Director to its Board. Nick brings more than 35 years' experience advising boards on corporate governance and complex strategic transactions. His appointment strengthens the Board by providing additional independent oversight and governance during the company's ongoing formal sale process. The appointment does not change the day-to-day management of the business. Airband continues to trade and operate as normal, with its Executive Leadership Team responsible for the day-to-day running of the company. Jarlath Finnegan, said: "Airband Community Internet Ltd. is pleased to welcome Nick to the Board. His extensive experience will provide valuable independent support and governance as Airband Community Internet Ltd. progress the formal sale process. Its priorities remain unchanged. Airband Community Internet Ltd. continue to focus on supporting its customers, maintaining its network and delivering for the communities Airband Community Internet Ltd. serve."
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About Airband
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Consumer Software
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