2nd July 2026

Local broadband provider toob has been ranked the UK’s fastest-growing utilities and energy company by Growth Index 2026

toob full-fibre broadband has been ranked the UK’s fastest-growing utilities and energy company in the ORESA Executive Search Growth Index 2026.

The annual Growth Index ranks the top 100 fastest-growing companies in the UK through investigative analysis of Companies House data, with toob securing the no.1 position in its industry sector for its exceptional growth, innovation and continued investment in digital infrastructure. toob’s latest fastest-growing company ranking comes just months after the provider was ranked in The Sunday Times 100 Tech, Britain’s fastest-growing private technology companies listing for the second time.

Since launching its full-fibre network in Southampton in 2019, toob has experienced significant growth. As of July 2026, the full-fibre broadband provider operates across more than 130 towns and cities throughout England and Scotland, delivering services both on its own network and through its partnership with industry wholesaler CityFibre. The broadband provider now serves over 135,000 customers and maintains an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot.

The Growth Index 2026 ranking adds to a growing list of industry accolades for toob. The multi-award-winner was named Best Provider in the Midlands, East and South East of England by Broadband Genie and received two North East Contact Centre Awards (NECCA) in 2025.

Nick Parbutt, toob CEO and Founder, said: “Being ranked no.1 for the fastest-growing utilities and energy company by Growth Index 2026 reflects the incredible progress toob has made in the past 7 years. We’re proud of everything we have achieved, and none of it would be possible without the hard work and dedication of the entire toob team who deliver for our customers every day.

“A heartfelt thank you also goes to our customers for trusting us to provide such a vital service as their internet connection. They have our reassurance that we remain committed to bringing exceptional connectivity at great value to customers across our footprint.”

The wider Growth Index findings suggest Britain’s entrepreneurial engine remains capable of producing exceptional growth. The average company on this year’s ranking achieved a two-year CAGR of 136.1% – significantly higher than any of the previous four years – while the top 100 companies collectively generate annual revenues of more than £11.3 billion.

Orlando Martins, CEO at ORESA, said of the Growth Index findings:

“What’s striking is that many of these companies are succeeding despite significant obstacles. We’re seeing founders embrace new technologies, women build high-growth businesses against the odds, and ambitious firms scale internationally. The results suggest Britain is still leaving a great deal of economic potential untapped.”

To view the Growth Index rankings in full, visit the Growth Index website.

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