DB DataComms Ltd

About · Est. 1992

Built by family. Owned by the team.

A Lancashire infrastructure business with thirty-plus years of installing, maintaining and quietly upgrading the networks UK organisations run on. Now employee-owned — so every engineer on site has a real stake in the standards we deliver.

1992Established
Employee
ownedUnder EOT
Burnley
North-WestUK-wide delivery
Who we are

A family-built business, now employee-owned.

Founded in 1992, we're a family-built business with a long-standing reputation for delivering dependable, high-quality network infrastructure solutions. Operating under an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), we combine our heritage with a forward-thinking approach — ensuring every member of the team is invested in the success of our clients and the business.

Based in the North West, we support organisations across a wide range of sectors — providing robust, scalable and future-ready network systems. Our journey reflects the rapid evolution of communication and technology, and our commitment to staying ahead of it.

I
Our mission
To deliver reliable, high-performance network infrastructure that lets businesses operate efficiently, securely and without interruption — maintained to the highest standards in design, installation and support, and ready for both current demands and future growth.
II
Our vision
To be a trusted leader in structured cabling and network infrastructure services across the UK — recognised for quality, integrity and long-term client partnerships.
III
Our values
Quality installations that meet the highest industry standards — ensuring performance, compliance and longevity in everything we put our name to.
We haven't just watched the network evolve. We've been on the ladder installing it.
30+ Years 4 Generations of tech One discipline
Our story

From 10 Mbps Token Ring to 10 Gbps copper — one continuous thread.

Since the 1980s, we've been delivering ICT solutions that evolve with technology. From early 10 Mbps Token Ring networks and traditional PABX telephone systems to today's high-speed 10 Gbps copper cabling and SIP communications, our experience spans decades of innovation.

Alongside this progression, we've built a reputation for skilled, high-quality installations — ensuring every system is deployed with precision, reliability and attention to detail. As network demands have grown, so too has our expertise, enabling us to design and implement robust multi-gig infrastructure that supports modern, data-driven environments.

Today, we continue to combine hands-on installation expertise with cutting-edge technology — delivering scalable, future-ready solutions and positioning ourselves as your trusted first point of contact for all ICT services.

Era 01 · 1990 — 2000

Foundations

  • Token Ring 10 Mbps
  • PABX telephony
  • ADSL connectivity
Era 02 · 2000 — 2010

Structure & fibre

  • 100 Mbps & 1 Gbps structured
  • Fibre optic installations
  • Projection systems
Era 03 · 2010 — 2020

Acceleration

  • FTTC & leased lines
  • 10 Gbps networks
  • SIP telephony
  • LCDs & interactive whiteboards
Era 04 · 2020 — Present

Modern digital

  • FTTP connectivity
  • Cat6a / Cat7 / OM4
  • Microsoft Teams
  • UHD 8K signage & video walls
Cabinet install detail — Lancashire
Cabinets labelled, patched, tested and documented — before the install van leaves site.
On site · Lancashire
Commercial client · 2025
What we do

Fully integrated, turn-key network infrastructure.

We provide fully integrated, turn-key network infrastructure services — covering every stage of your project, from external connectivity through to the devices and experiences on the other end of it.

01

WAN Connectivity

Secure and reliable external network connections from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps — contended and un-contended services to suit the application.

02

Structured Cabling & Point-to-Point

Copper and fibre systems designed for performance and scalability, incorporating wireless technology where building connectivity is a challenge.

03

Switch Provisioning & Wi-Fi Deployment

Configuration and deployment of network switching infrastructure, alongside professionally designed and installed wireless coverage.

04

Digital Infrastructure & AV

Interactive displays, video conferencing and digital signage — solutions that support modern, connected environments across every sector.

05

Public Address & CCTV

Let's listen and see what's happening within our organisations — site-wide PA and both analogue and IP CCTV systems, designed and integrated properly.

How we work

Survey to handover — one clean line.

Every project runs the same disciplined route. No unclear handovers, no guesswork at the end of the job, no finger-pointing between trades.

01

Survey

On-site or off-site surveys — let's talk about your expectations before anything is specified or scheduled.

02

Design

Plan, manage, order and schedule the right infrastructure so the project is set up properly from day one.

03

Install

Deploy, test, label and clean up properly — with workmanship standards that reflect the quality of the infrastructure itself.

04

Configure

Patch and fine-tune the solution so the network and connected systems perform as they should in day-to-day use.

05

Handover

Drawings, schedule documents, warranties and sign-off — so the finished project is clear, recorded and ready to manage.

06

Ongoing Management & Maintenance

Remote management and scheduled on-site servicing keep the infrastructure performing reliably long after install.

Why teams choose us

Minimal disruption, maximum clarity.

Three things clients consistently tell us matter: the job gets done properly, nobody has to chase us for answers, and the team doing the work actually owns the outcome.
01

Maintenance & Support

Our commitment doesn't end at installation. We provide ongoing maintenance and support services to keep your network operating at peak performance.

02

Employee Owned

Our staff have a vested interest in DB Data Comms — stronger teamwork principles, better collaboration with vendors, and genuine pride in long-term client relationships.

03

Compliant & Trusted

Our in-house team ensures full compliance while seamlessly coordinating across multiple vendors — so you don't have to.

Standards & accreditations

We work to recognised industry standards.

City & Guilds Certified
CSCS Carded
IPAF Trained
PASMA Trained
ECS Registered
CHAS Approved
Questions or a project to discuss?

New build or upgrade — we deliver solutions you can rely on.

Whether you're building new infrastructure or upgrading an existing network, email or call and an engineer will get back to you today.

01282 420101