Disputed Invoice Causes Brief Headache for Network Provider Fibre 1

Network operator Fibre 1 Limited, which typically focuses more on Scotland and offers a range of broadband / Ethernet / internet connectivity services to businesses, recently ran into a problem after a disputed invoice briefly led to a court action to appoint a provisional liquidator. But this issue was promptly reversed and settled.

According to Companies House (SC491330), Fibre 1 first posted notice of the event on 4th June 2025, with the related document stating that the Sheriff Court at Elgin “Nominates and Appoints Kevin Mapstone, Insolvency Practitioner of Begbies Trayor, (Central) Ltd” to be “provisional liquidator” of the company (effective on 29th May 2025).

A provisional liquidator can be appointed by the court to take control of a company’s assets before a full winding-up order is made, or while a winding-up petition is being heard. Their role is mainly to preserve a company’s assets and to also investigate any potential issues.

The development was soon spotted by some of ISPreview’s readers. But customers of the service need not be too concerned, as Companies House issued an update yesterday to confirm that the appointment of a provisional liquidator to the company had been terminated.

Fibre 1 Limited has since confirmed that a single disputed invoice, which led to a court action to appoint a provisional liquidator, had now been settled (paid) in full as of Friday 6th June 2025. The company remains fully operational, and services to customers have continued without interruption throughout. The company is actively working with the relevant authorities, including Companies House, to ensure public records are updated to reflect the current status.

Stewart Macdonald, Fibre 1, said:

“This matter arose from a one-off invoice dispute which has now been fully resolved. The debt was paid in full last week, and we remain committed to delivering our best-in-class services to our customers across Scotland and beyond. We expect Companies House to update its records in short order.”