Private company
Pipex
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1990–2008 British Internet service provider
Pipex ( PY-peks) was the United Kingdom's first commercial Internet service provider (ISP). It was formed in 1990 and helped to develop the ISP market in the UK. In 1992 it began operating a 64k transatlantic leased line and built a connection to the UK government's JANET network.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- Industrytelecommunications industry1
- HeadquartersLondon1
- Legal formPrivate Limited Company3
- LEI2138004OEP7CQW1HYU833
- StatusActive3
- LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)3
- Registered addressPIPEX HOUSE DEVON ENTERPRISE FACILITY, PL6 7BP Plymouth, United Kingdom3
- Registered withCompanies House, 012033563
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Pipex ( PY-peks) was the United Kingdom's first commercial Internet service provider (ISP). It was formed in 1990 and helped to develop the ISP market in the UK. In 1992 it began operating a 64k transatlantic leased line and built a connection to the UK government's JANET network.2
Timeline
- 1990Founded Founded1
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- 1WikidataPipex on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaPipex on Wikipedia
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