Plusnet - About the company
Plusnet is an acquired company based in Sheffield (United Kingdom), founded in 1997. It operates as a Fiber optic telecom and TV services provider. The company has 255 active competitors, including 27 funded and 51 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Hyperoptic, Gigaclear and BT Group.
Company Details
Plusnet is a telecom service provider which caters to residential and business customers in the UK. It offers fiber-optic broadband internet access with data speeds up to 76 Mbps, multiple speed based internet plans, local and long distance fixed-line telephony, TV services, cellular voice & data (4G plans as MVNO on EE), multiple calling plans, installation, maintenance, and support services. It provides these services through its own fiber-optic network infrastructure. In Nov'06, BT has acquired the company to strengthen its position for broadband services.
- Website
- plus.net
- Social
- Registered Address
- THE BALANCE,2 PINFOLD STREET,SHEFFIELD,S1 2GU
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1997
Location
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Stage
Acquired
Ranked
7th among 255 active competitors
Employee Count
657 as on Sep 30, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
Exit Details
Acquired by BT Group (Nov 16, 2006)
Legal entities associated with Plusnet
Plusnet is associated with 1 legal entity given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PLUSNET PLC CIN: 3279013 , United Kingdom, Active | Nov 14, 1996 | £100M - £500M (As on Mar 31, 2025) | - |
Plusnet's acquisition details
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Plusnet's funding and investors
Plusnet is a funded company.
Plusnet's founders and board of directors
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Plusnet has 657 employees as of Sep 26. Here is Plusnet's employee count trend over the years:
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Plusnet's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Plusnet include Hyperoptic, Gigaclear and BT Group. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Plusnet, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | Hyperoptic 2010, London (United Kingdom), Acquired | Provider of full fibre optic broadband services | $75.5M | 68/100 | |
2nd | Gigaclear 2010, Abingdon (United Kingdom), Series E | Operator of full fibre broadband networks | $352M | 68/100 | |
3rd |  BT Group 1981, London (United Kingdom), Public | Provider of mobile phones and fiber broadband services for home & business | - | 67/100 | |
4th | Community Fibre 2013, London (United Kingdom), Acquired | Fiber-optic telecom and TV service provider | $111M | 65/100 | |
5th | CityFibre 2011, London (United Kingdom), Acquired | Operator of a wholesale full fibre broadband network | - | 63/100 | |
6th | Quickline 2006, Hessle (United Kingdom), Acquired | Provider of broadband services for home & business | $14.5M | - | 63/100 |
7th | Plusnet 1997, Sheffield (United Kingdom), Acquired | Fiber optic telecom and TV services provider | - | - | 59/100 |
8th | Voneus 2011, London (United Kingdom), Series B | Provider of full fibre and wireless broadband connectivity | $152M | 60/100 | |
9th | G. Network 2015, London (United Kingdom), Acquired | Provider of fibre optic internet services for business sectors | $793M | 60/100 | |
10th |  Openreach 1997, London (United Kingdom), Series C | Operator of a digital network providing broadband connectivity and communication services | $52M | 57/100 |
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Plusnet's Investments and acquisitions
Plusnet has acquired MetroNet. Plusnet has not made any investments as of now.Reports related to Plusnet
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News related to Plusnet
Filter this listMedia has covered Plusnet for 1 event in last 1 year, It was about company updates.
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BT, EE and Plusnet Give Broadband Price Hikes Reprieve to New UK CustomersIspreview•Mar 01, 2026•Plusnet, EE, BT Group
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Plusnet, Sky and EE Win UK Broadband Awards in Telegraph Readers SurveyIspreview•Aug 07, 2025•Sky, Plusnet, EE
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Plusnet partners for first time with 1&1 Versatel to expand fibre in Lemgo West Lieme business parkTelecompaper•Nov 21, 2024•Plusnet, 1 & 1 Versatel
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Plusnet expands fibre footprint with Deutsche GigaNetz dealMobile Europe•May 16, 2024•Plusnet, Deutsche GigaNetz
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