B4RN
B4RN "Broadband for the Rural North Ltd" are an Internet Service Provider (ISP) based in Northern Lancashire, UK. Operating as a Community Benefit Society, B4RN prioritises social impact over financial gain. Any operational surplus made must be reinvested into their core activity or the communities they serve to ensure that all their communities’ benefit. B4RN was founded in 2011 to demonstrate that a community-based approach can deliver high-quality broadband services at affordable prices to everyone in rural areas.
B4RN provide residential gigabit broadband, digital telephony and support to rural homes and businesses throughout Lancashire, Cumbria, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, Norfolk and parts of Cheshire. B4RN also has a robust B2B portfolio offering wavelength products, network circuit design, professional services and tailored support packages.
They have successfully provided a lifeline for communities longing for digital inclusion and forged solid local relationships along the way. With the support of local volunteers, B4RN have created a long-lasting web of connectivity across the rural countryside.