Northern Telecom Acquires Wireless Broadband Provider Dyfed Telecom

Good news. Business broadband ISP and communications provider Northern Telecom, which normally focuses on serving the North of England, has announced the acquisition of Wales-focused wireless provider Dyfed Telecom. The move comes shortly after HMRC filed a winding-up petition against the Kidwelly-based business (here).

Just to recap. Dyfed Telecom has spent the past few years helping to connect various premises across rural Wales to broadband using a mix of mobile (EE powered 4G/5G), satellite (Starlink) and WiFi based solutions. But the provider recently got into difficulty, which may have been partly fuelled by the Welsh Government’s (WG) recent suspension of the long-running Access Broadband Cymru (ABC) grant scheme (here).

The good news today is that Northern Telecom has announced an agreement to acquire Dyfed Telecom, which will bring 4,000 of their customers into the base and provide opportunities for 22 existing employees of the business.

Jon Graves, Founder and CEO of Northern Telecom, said:

“I’m thrilled to announce the acquisition of Dyfed Telecom Ltd, bringing 4,000 customers and an incredibly talented team of 22 into the wider Northern Telecom business. Over the coming weeks and months, we look forward to integrating Dyfed Telecom and ensuring a smooth transition for both customers and employees.

A huge thank you to Mary Daniels Marco Piacquadio & Jordan Martine for their support in making this happen. These deals are never straightforward, and their expertise has been invaluable in getting this over the line.

Coupled with rapid legals from Chris Hughes and the rest of the Mincoffs Solicitors team.

We’re excited about the future and can’t wait to welcome the Dyfed Telecom team into our business! If you’re a customer or partner, rest assured that you’re in safe hands.”