About Wessex Internet
We’re building a full fibre network that connects and serves even the most remote countryside communities.
From Cranborne Chase to the Dorset coast, and South Somerset, to the hidden depths of the New Forest, we're proud to offer our customers broadband the way it should be - fast, reliable and affordable.
As a local and independent business, we have experienced first-hand how the digital divide is affecting the lives and livelihoods of our communities.
Our mission is to ensure that rural communities aren't left behind forever.
Unlike many internet service providers, we think outside the box, which means we’re able to deliver superfast broadband to places other companies are unable, or unwilling, to go. By building full fibre networks, supported by government investment, we’re able to provide a reliable and future-ready service direct to homes and businesses - no matter how remote.
James Gibson Fleming MBE, our Founding Director, started the business in 2010 looking at ways to get a better internet connection to his farm near Blandford, Dorset. He builds his first wireless link to Paradise Wood near Shroton.
For the next two years he connected local friends and neighbours with wireless broadband and started to expand across North Dorset, then in 2012 Wessex Internet as a brand was officially born as a joint venture with M12 Solutions. The company begins its journey into fibre by first using the technology as backhaul for its existing wireless masts.
The future is fibre! So Wessex Internet makes its first machinery investment in a Mole Plough. This mighty machine installs full fibre in rural areas across fields and farmland quickly, with minimal disruption and environmental impact.
Making the most of its recent machinery investment, Wessex Internet starts to roll out fibre on a large scale across a number of country estates in Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset, including the Rushmore Estate, Fonthill Estate, Ilchester Estate, St. Giles Estate and Langham Farms.
A momentous occasion for the company as it welcomes onboard its 1,000th customer who now has fast and reliable broadband thanks to Wessex Internet. With this major milestone under their belt, the number of customers grows rapidly in the following years.
Wessex Internet's wireless service continues to thrive and connect more and more countryside communities to superfast broadband. By 2017 the company has 150 wireless masts across the countryside.
With James's son, Hector Gibson Fleming as MD, Wessex Internet is brought altogether under one roof with sales, customer service and technology all based in Dorset. This kickstarted an extensive investment and transformation to focus on full fibre.
Wessex Internet becomes one of the first internet service providers to deliver an installation using Government's Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme. We've been working with BDUK from the very beginning to lead the change and connect the countryside.
Wessex Internet is contracted by Connecting Devon and Somerset to roll out full fibre broadband to over 3,600 homes and businesses in South Somerset, a vital project for rural communities in the area.
A year of exciting changes at Wessex Internet as the company quickly grows and scales. It launches its new brand highlighting its focus on 'connecting the countryside,' as well as launching a new website, and starting network build in Blandford, the company's first expansion into connecting market towns as well as villages and hamlets.
With three major contract wins in 2022 (including Project Gigabit North Dorset to connect 7,000 homes and businesses) the company rapidly accelerates its full fibre roll out and also reaches the milestone of 5,000 customers.
Wessex Internet has a successful first half of the year winning the government-funded Project Gigabit contract to roll out lightning-fast connectivity to 10,500 homes and businesses in the New Forest, and also scoops two awards, including Overall Provider of the Year at the UK Fibre Awards.
Wessex Internet is awarded by the government two Project Gigabit contracts, one to connect 14,500 homes and businesses in South Wiltshire, the other to deliver full fibre broadband to 21,400 homes and businesses in South and West Dorset and South Somerset.
We're connecting new communities every day.
So far, our extensive full fibre network spans the countryside from near Warminster in Wiltshire to Lulworth on the Jurassic Coast. When added to our wireless network of over 150 masts, we can provide a superfast connection to tens of thousands of homes and businesses.
Where we go next is determined by demand, so register your interest and and tell your neighbours too.
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James founded Wessex Internet in 2010. He was a keen supporter of local charities and a trustee of the Talbot Village Trust. From 2006 to March 2021 he held the role of Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset. James passed away in 2025 and is greatly missed by the Wessex Internet team.
Hector is the CEO of Wessex Internet and has over 10 years’ experience leading growth businesses across EMEA. In his personal life he is a keen photographer and passionate about the countryside.
Geraint loves everything tech, whether that’s at home with his 3D printer, or at work where he’s responsible for the engineering of the network and manages internal and external services. He also enjoys walking the dog with his partner and two children.
Juliet brings a wealth of knowledge from the telecommunications and green technology sectors, with a drive to ensure that customers are at the heart of business decisions. Away from work, she enjoys playing in her local netball league and is a keen musician, playing guitar and bass, and now learning to drum.
Emma heads up the Legal Team at Wessex Internet. She loves walking in the Wessex countryside, playing tennis and being part of the team at Chalke Valley History Festival.
Charlie heads up the sales team and has experience of selling within many sectors. He loves spending time with his family and enjoys being a social member of his local rugby club.
Adam heads up our Connections Team, responsible for our Pre-Enablement Teams who deliver our FTTP network from curtilage to termination point. He also oversees our Special Projects Team who plan and deliver smaller and often challenging projects. Out of work, you can find Adam on a weekend city break or surfing a wave somewhere. Other activities include hiking followed by a pint in a country pub.
What Alice doesn’t know about roll out funding isn’t worth knowing. The only thing is, if there’s currently a good festival on, she’s probably not in the office!
Ed originally worked for Wessex Internet as a Team Leader between 2019 and 2020. Having spent 5 years in the Army, he has now returned to the company as Regional Project Manager for Project Gigabit South Wiltshire. When he's not at work, Ed enjoys cycling, fishing and walking his dogs!
Jack is the Regional Delivery Manager for Dorset including Dorset Type A and Dorset Type B for BDUK. Outside of work, he enjoys playing with his dog, is a petrolhead and loves driving/riding and watching motorsport.
Ben is our Regional Community Manager for Somerset. Outside of work on most weekends, Ben plays rugby for Sherborne RFC. After a game, he heads down to the local pub for a couple of pints of Guinness! Other interests of his include long country walks and going to the gym.
Paul is our Regional Community Manager for Wiltshire, having already been involved with the company as a Rural Planner in Somerset. Prior to this he lived in Tuscany for over 20 years, and was a partner in a property business. Outside work he enjoys music and sport, and long dog walks with his family.
Vicky Missen is our Senior Engagement Manager who oversees the Community Engagement team. Outside of work, quality time with her family is important to her. Her hobbies include walking, spinning and horse riding.
Maddie joined Wessex Internet in February 2024, initially as a Sales Advisor but has now been promoted to Sales Team Leader. When she’s not at work, Maddie spends her time horse riding and has her own horse called Milo. Other hobbies include hockey, running and a good country dog walk on the weekends.
When he’s not drinking tea, Joe is our Fibre Network Architect, responsible for designing the passive core and distribution network. Outside of work, he’s a keen cricketer and badminton player, plus a huge fan of films.
Stefan is a member of our Technical Support Team and enjoys playing 5-a-side.
You may recognise Abraam as one of our Direct Sales Agents. When he’s not working, Abraam spends quality time with his friends and family. He’s an avid football fan, watching a lot of premier and champions league - especially when Liverpool is involved!
Benn is one of our Direct Sales Agents. Outside of work, he’s a dedicated family man with four children and two dogs. In his own time, he enjoys indoor football, paddleboarding, golf and discovering the delights of what Dorset has to offer.
Graham is one of our Direct Sales Agents. Outside of work, he is a very keen cricketer and rugby fan. He also spends his spare time walking his 3 beautiful spaniels and relaxing with a good book.
You may recognise Adam as one of our Direct Sale Agents. Adam connects people and places through his work at Wessex Internet, he's also a parent of two tech-loving teenagers, a vinyl collector, and a green tea enthusiast!
