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Another UK broadband provider goes bust after 26 years as customers told to ‘immediately’ switch suppliers
UK broadband company VISPA has informed customers that it has ceased trading.
The long-running provider shared plans to “commence liquidation proceedings” in an email to subscribers.
First launched in 1999, VISPA informed its customerbase that they will need to “immediately” find an alternative broadband provider.
The company sold a variety of Openreach based broadband packages and recently delved into full fibre (FTTP) broadband networks, as well as running its own Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) network.
However, ISPreview previously reported a variety of issues facing the company, including overdue accounts, issues with the company’s legal address, and negative reviews on Trustpilot.
Now, the outlet has reported that several VISPA customers have received an email from the company’s boss, informing them “that Vispa Limited has ceased trading and decided to commence liquidation proceedings”.
“As a result, we regret to advise that Vispa will no longer be able to continue providing broadband services,” the email read.
“To avoid any interruption to your connectivity, you will need to immediately choose a new Internet Service Provider (ISP) as soon as possible.”
VISPA director James Ormerod, who signed off the email, advised customers to “cancel your direct debit”.
“Most providers on the Openreach network are able to take over your existing line with minimal disruption,” he wrote, providing a link to a list of alternative service providers.
VISPA’s message did not provide remaining customers with a firm date for the service’s disconnection.
At the time of writing, the VISPA website’s service status page reads “down for maintenance”.
The move comes just weeks after London-based G Network entered administration.
The Sun has reached out to VISPA for comment.