About Us
Up North Fibre® is the North East’s local internet provider, based in Hexham. We build full fibre networks to connect homes and businesses, and then provide friendly support.
July, 2022
Bletchley Networks Ltd. Starts Trading
Justin Orde and Harry Robson begin trading as Bletchley Networks Limited – an internet service provider, partnered with BT Wholesale.
The company provided Broadband, Ethernet Leased Lines, and VoIP communications to businesses and homes nationally over the Openreach network.
The company name takes inspiration from Alan Turing – the inventor of the conventional computer.
March, 2024
Rural Full Fibre Projects
It became clear that there was a higher demand locally, in Northumberland, for full fibre broadband.
Bletchley Networks began working with Dan Stringer, an ex-Openreach fibre engineer, to provide full fibre broadband to rural homes.
Dan Stringer later joined as a Director of the company, and leads on fibre engineering.
December, 2024
Creation of Up North Fibre®
The demand for full fibre, with excellent local support, and fair pricing became undeniable and so the company decided to setup Up North Fibre.
Up North Fibre® builds its own full fibre networks to provide broadband and other connectivity services to homes and businesses.
We have a commitment to outstanding customer service and ethical business practices.
- We never increase our prices during term
- We’re based locally, and care about our reputation
- Passionate about telecoms
November, 2025
Hexham Full Fibre Rollout
Up North Fibre® begins rolling out full fibre broadband in Hexham, Northumberland – with Gigabit home broadband for just £26 per month.
Justin Orde
Justin Orde founded Gazelle Group PLC when he left the army in 1984, which was one of the pioneers of the regulated telecoms industry.
In 1991, Justin founded Spitfire Network Services – a trusted internet provider, based in London.
Justin is now Managing Director and oversees all business activities.
Harry Robson
Harry Robson studied IT and Computer Science before working as a freelance programmer. He later started a web hosting and support business.
Harry and Justin have been working together since 2019 on a variety of projects in the North East.
Harry is a Director and works on technical ops and customer support.
Dan Stringer
Dan Stringer joined BT Group as an apprentice in 1998. Dan moved to Openreach, in 2006, when the company was formed.
Dan moved from London to the North East in 2013, and worked with Justin on a multi-site Openreach FTTP project.
Dan is a Director, bringing industry expertise as we build full fibre networks.