Our Story

A different kind of Connectivity service provider

A brief history of UK Connect

2013

Our CEO & Founder PJ Farr’s experience serving abroad inspired him to create UK Connect after seeing the need for reliable Connectivity in remote locations, including UK construction sites. By providing innovative Connectivity solutions, we help businesses achieve their goals quickly and efficiently.

2014

UK Connect’s innovative Connectivity offering took the Construction industry by storm, with CEO & Founder PJ Farr distributing free broadband units to building sites, which quickly proved indispensable to Site Agents after a 30-day trial. Over the next three years, PJ worked to provide innovative and reliable solutions to help customers overcome their Connectivity challenges.

2016

A big year for the company, providing Connectivity solutions for UK-leading housebuilders like Redrow Homes, Barratt Homes, St. Modwen and Thames Valley Housing, before partnering with industry giant Taylor Wimpey and investing in new technology through a collaboration with the 5G Innovation Centre at Surrey University.

2019

We won Fastest Growing Business at the Business Excellence Forum and Awards, acknowledging our innovative Connectivity solutions that have been tailored to meet the demands of our rapidly expanding client base.

2021

UK Connect enhanced the broadband infrastructure in Ministry of Defence camps, improving UK Armed Forces communication during a mission-critical period and allowing service personnel to connect with loved ones, while successfully testing ultra-sensitive wristband technology through our sister company One.site to ensure the safety of construction workers during the Covid-19 pandemic.

2022

At UK Connect, we’re proud to have been recognised as a Great Place to Work®, reflecting our commitment to creating a supportive, valued, and exciting work environment. This same year, we were also thrilled to be ranked among the UK’s Best Small Workplaces for Women and Wellbeing.

Today

We are a leading UK fully-managed Connectivity provider, providing critical onsite Connectivity and Communication solutions to prestigious companies in industries such as Construction, Public Sector, Manufacturing, Mining and more, driving growth across every corner of the UK.

Looking beyond ‘Today’

We’ve transformed Construction industry communication, collaboration and work and now extend our expertise to other sectors, like the Public Sector, Warehousing & Logistics, Mining and more, to revolutionise their Connectivity capabilities.

"At UK Connect, we all work hard towards a common goal. With exciting plans for the future, we're committed to cementing our status as the UK's leading Connectivity service provider."

Kate Hurst Head of Business Operations - UK Connect

Our people & culture

Our people-first culture is at the heart of everything we do, enabling us to deliver exceptional Connectivity solutions that help our customers achieve their goals with greater results.

Giving back

We’re committed to delivering world-class Connectivity solutions and giving back by donating a minimum of 10% of our profits to charity, including the launch of the Farr Foundation by our CEO & Founder, PJ Farr, in 2022. The foundation believes in providing every young person with access to STEM education to inspire and raise their aspirations.

Latest Resources & Insights

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  • CASE STUDY
    Transforming Connectivity for a Critical Defence Operation

    Operation Interflex saw UK Connect Defence deliver secure, gigabit-capable connectivity to remote military training...

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    Keeping the Armed Forces Connected no matter the environment

    Reliable, secure connectivity for mission-critical Defence training sites.

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  • CASE STUDY
    Launching Sales Offices Faster with Day One Connectivity for Clarion Housing Group

    Delays in establishing reliable connectivity can impact the ability of sales teams to engage...

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  • CASE STUDY
    Bewley Homes: Rural Connectivity from Day One

    Discover how UK Connect helped Bewley Homes overcome rural connectivity challenges across multiple construction...

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  • Vistry Group worker in high-visibility jacket and hard hat at a housing development. CASE STUDY
    Vistry: Strengthening indoor mobile coverage for Vistry’s Stansted Office

    Vistry approached UK Connect regarding their Stansted office with a clear issue: mobile signal...

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  • CASE STUDY
    FUSION: Beard’s Answer to a Scalable and Reliable Connectivity Solution

    From complexity to Fusion. One network. One partner. Complete confidence.

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  • Construction workers in high-visibility clothing reviewing plans outside a building with a Vistry Partnerships sign. CASE STUDY
    From complex connectivity to simplified success: Vistry’s FUSION journey

    From fragmented to FUSION. One network. One partner. Total assurance.

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  • CASE STUDY
    Future-proof connectivity: Empowering Beard Construction with tailored wireless solutions

    How UK Connect delivered fixed wireless access for Beard Construction

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  • CASE STUDY
    Delivering wireless connectivity where fibre falls short for Taylor Wimpey

    How UK Connect delivered ultra-fast wireless broadband for Taylor Wimpey

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  • PRESS
    UK Connect launches dedicated defence business to accelerate field-ready connectivity capability

    Transforming Technology into field-ready Capability

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  • Row of newly built Bewley Homes properties with solar panels and landscaped grounds, featuring UK Connect and Bewley Homes branding. PRESS
    Bewley Homes extends 10-year partnership with UK Connect

    Deployment of UK Connect’s FUSION solution represents next phase of the successful partnership.

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  • PRESS
    UK Connect secures world class 84 net promoter score (NPS)

    A market-leading net promoter score (NPS) of 84 – way ahead of virtually every...

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  • PRESS
    UK Connect appoints Ross Spence as Head of Technical Operations as rapid growth continues

    “I’m excited to take on this new role and continue my journey with UK...

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  • PRESS
    UK Connect Partners with SATRO to Support New Vocational Skills Hub for Young People

    SATRO works to raise aspirations and improve employability by connecting young people with employers...

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  • PRESS
    UK Connect named Authorised Reseller of Amazon Leo

    Bringing high performance satellite internet to customers across UK enterprise, including construction, warehousing and...

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  • PRESS
    UK Connect Earns 2025 Great Place to Work Certification™ for Fifth Year in a Row

    Technology specialist recognised for its innovative approach to employee experience

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  • PRESS
    UK Connect partners with ShelterZoom to elevate Cyber & Information Security

    ShelterZoom’s security solution portfolio is now available to UK Connect’s customers, including turnkey project...

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  • Businessmen shaking hands. PRESS
    UK Connect partners with Xpedition to deliver Enhanced Customer Experience

    Strategic partnership supports UK Connect’s rapid growth and ongoing business objectives

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