How It Works
B4SH stands out as a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to establishing a new, independent fibre network in the Surrey Hills. We prioritise speed, reliability, and exceptional customer service.
Unlike traditional providers, we exclusively use a fully fibre network, with fibre to the home (FTTH) that is entirely buried. You can help shape our network’s expansion, as we plan to extend it “domino style” from one neighbouring area to the next.
Our organisation is volunteer-driven, including our directors. We obtain free wayleaves (permission to dig) across soft land, typically accessing properties from the rear.
While we provide the technology, we ask property owners and volunteers to dig from their garden boundaries to their property walls.
Funding comes from community investors purchasing redeemable shares. There are no shareholder dividends; any surplus is reinvested in local projects. Shareholders become B4SH members and can vote at general meetings.
We are also part of the government’s Gigabit Voucher Scheme, which supports our rollout in rural areas.
Inspired by the success of Broadband for the Rural North (B4RN), we’ve garnered increasing interest and investment from Surrey Hills residents. Our network will grow in response to community demand, so please contact us if you want us to bring the service to your area. Our success relies on your support; we’re all in this together.
B4SH is a company owned by the community, for the community—truly ethical and committed to supporting local initiatives.
