Broadband for the Rural NorthReviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 454 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company, consistently praising the excellent and incredibly fast service. Customers highlight the reliability and stability of the connection, with very few power outages and quick resolution of any issues. The staff and customer service are frequently commended for being helpful, polite, professional, and efficient, providing clear explanations and personalized support. Many reviewers also find the price competitive and the service offers excellent value for money, often significantly cheaper than other providers. However, some customers mentioned difficulties finding answers or speaking with someone regarding connection and cabling positions. A few also experienced issues at the point of setting up their account or found that the phone service was unavailable.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent incredibly fast connection, excellent incredibly fast service when someone puts a JCB through the fibre, normally repaired in less than 4hours... Left a voicemail one Sunday over a minor i... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything from the initial meeting in the village hall to the survey by a member of the village, the liaison with the company about what would happen and when....and it did!!!.... the installation of... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliability and speed of signal are unparalleled. Very, very few power outages and those only occur for necessary maintenance and take place when most people don’t need the service. The price for the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When installed the visits were scheduled and the staff and volunteers arrived on time. They were polite and explained everything. Since that time the performance has been outstanding. One glitch an... See more


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Delivering gigabit full-fibre broadband to the hardest to reach, working alongside rural communities.


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4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our community broadband is first class…

Our community broadband is first class and we feel confident in the service we get from B4RN. We have our VOIP service as well and enjoy the ability to call mobiles and international calls as part of the package.

15 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

It may be our range extenders but we…

It may be our range extenders but we get an awful lot of signal drop out that we didn't get with BT

15 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Broadband for the Rural North

Hi Stephen,

Thank you for your time in leaving this review, we're sorry to hear that your connection hasn't been performing as expected.

We'd really like to look in to this further with you and help get things working as they should. Please get in touch with our Technical Helpdesk team at helpdesk@b4rn.org.uk or by calling 01524 555887 (option 1), we are always more than happy to investigate any issues, and help you get the most out of your B4RN connection.

Kindest regards,

Team B4RN

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cant recommend enough, superb!

Great team of people who are local and understand the challenges for rural communities.
Product is superb great speeds and reliable. I work from home and this is a game changer for me. Speed and connectivity is essential and it’s brilliant. Plus when there are any tech issues, calls and solutions are sorted quickly.

15 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Forgotten what B4RN is

The first thing to say is that we hardly think about B4RN at all, but this is really a complement as it indicates that service is (near) 'always-on' and problem-free. I recall a couple of notifications (over 3 years) of outages for upgrades or whatever but these are planned for night-time and have little impact. I'm not harassed with upsell attempts but there is an occasional emailed news story which is of interest. There's been a price increase in the 3-4 years we've had service but I'm still highly satisfied.

15 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank God for B4RN

Thank God for B4RN! We could not survive here in rural Cumbria without reliable and strong Wi-Fi. B4RN - thank you so much for your service.

15 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Struggling with internet drop outs and…

Struggling with internet drop outs and having to re-boot

12 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Broadband for the Rural North

Hi On Demand Print Solutions,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're sorry to hear that you are struggling with dropouts and needing to reboot the router as a result.

We’d really appreciate the opportunity to investigate this further and help resolve any issues. Please feel free to contact our Technical Helpdesk team at helpdesk@b4rn.org.uk or call us on 01524 555887 (option 1). We’re always happy to assist and ensure you’re getting the best possible experience from your B4RN service.

Warm regards,

Team B4RN

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rock solid

Rock solid, reasonably priced, high specification Internet access.

We’ve been on B4RN for about 10 years; you don’t realise just how good it is until you go on holiday somewhere else, and it’s like stepping back in time!

15 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service to all properties

B4RN live up to their promise to supply gigabit broadband to every property requiring it. Once installed, customer service has been excellent - and it is so good to talk to people who really can help resolve any problems that might arise.

15 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service and very fast…

Good service and very fast communication. So well done. Just a query. Often when I switch on,[probably 4 out of 6 times ] the television goes into testing mode and one has to wait whilst checks complete. Is this normal. This definitely not a complaint, but if I’m doing something to trigger this, I would be grateful for advice as to how to stop it.

15 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic not-for-profit organisation

Fantastic not-for-profit organisation. Ultra fast and super reliable symmetrical connection. Technical support and fault repair is second to none.
Why would you want to be with any other broadband provider?

15 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I work from home

I work from home, my job requires the ability to download and upload a lot of data quickly. Moving from copper to fibre has been a game changer. Remote Machine Management (RMM) works so well that I might as well be on-site rather than 300 miles away.

15 June 2026
Unprompted review

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