LightSpeed broadband deals

An independent full fibre provider currently servicing the East and West of England, LightSpeed broadband offers symmetrical speeds up to 2Gbps.^[2]

Using its own independent network, LightSpeed have also ventured into other areas of home communication, including:

• Digital voice products
• Security systems
• Entertainment

Compare LightSpeed broadband deals to see if your household could get faster, cheaper internet with exciting extras.

What is LightSpeed broadband?

Founded in 2021 with the aim of bringing high-speed internet to rural areas in the East of England, LightSpeed broadband has since expanded to also cover areas in the West Midlands.

Its current CEO is Brett Shepherd, who has more than 12 years’ experience with broadband providers like Gigaclear and Zen Internet.^[3]

Referring to LightSpeed’s current customer base, Shepherd says: “"We now cover more than 250,000 homes and businesses across the East of England and West Midlands, with plans to expand to more than 400,000 by 2027.”^[4]

In January 2025, LightSpeed joined forces with Neos Networks, one of the UK’s foremost business connectivity providers, to expand its full fibre and wholesale services.^[5]

LightSpeed broadband packages

Most LightSpeed broadband packages are 24 months.

However, 12-month broadband deals are available with LightSpeed. These can be discussed by calling them directly on 01775 830 075.

With LightSpeed broadband deals, you get:

• No mid-contract price hikes
• Symmetrical download and upload speeds
• Free Wi-Fi 6 broadband router
• Broadband parental controls
• Free mobile app to manage your Wi-Fi network
• Up to £350 towards early termination fees (if moving from a different provider)

At the same time, LightSpeed offers a number of paid add-ons, including:

• Home phone service
• Signal boosters for Wi-Fi
• Static IP address

All LightSpeed plans require a £30 installation fee.

Every LightSpeed broadband package also requires a £30 activation fee - except their 150Mbps plan.

LightSpeed broadband speeds

Use our speed checker to see how fast your current broadband is and whether switching to LightSpeed could improve performance throughout your home.

Through its independent full fibre network, LightSpeed broadband offers these symmetrical speeds:

• 150Mbps
• 500Mbps
• 1Gbps
• 2Gbps

Full fibre connects to your home directly from the nearest telephone exchange - no copper wiring required.

As copper wiring tends to slow connections down, full fibre broadband typically offers better speed, stability and performance.

LightSpeed broadband costs

As of 3rd January 2025, LightSpeed is running a promotion for new customers where the prices for a 24-month deal are as follows ^[6]:

• 150Mbps - £9.99/month for the first six months, then £25.99
• 500Mbps - £9.99/month for the first six months, then £29.99
• 1Gbps - £9.99/month for the first six months, then £34.99
• 2Gbps - £9.99/month for the first six months, then £55.99

If your LightSpeed broadband runs beyond the 24-month minimum term, you will be moved to a deal where you pay whatever the list price is for existing customers at the time of switching.

LightSpeed broadband reviews

Trustpilot shows that LightSpeed broadband is rated ‘Excellent’, with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

88% of customers say their experience with LightSpeed was worthy of 5 stars.^[7]

Can I get LightSpeed broadband in my area?

According to LightSpeed, they cover the following areas^[8]:

• Blythe Bridge
• Boston
• Bourne
• Braintree
• Brown Edge
• Clacton-on-Sea
• Cromer & Sheringham
• Dereham
• Downham Market
• Endon, Stockton Brook and Stanley
• Fakenham
• Frinton-on-Sea
• Halstead
• Harwich
• Haverhill
• Holbeach
• Hunstanton
• King's Lynn
• Long Sutton
• Maldon
• Manningtree
• Market Deeping
• Oakham
• Scholar Green and Kidsgrove
• Skegness
• Sleaford
• Spalding
• Stamford
• Stowmarket
• Tamworth
• Thetford
• Werrington
• Witham
• Wivenhoe

LightSpeed broadband may only be available in certain parts of these areas, so use LightSpeed’s postcode checker to see if it’s available at your address.

Compare LightSpeed broadband deals

As an altnet provider, LightSpeed is comparable with:

• italk
• Hyperoptic
• Community Fibre
• Quickline
• Gigaclear
• KCOM
• Cuckoo
• Truespeed
• Wightfibre
• Trooli
• Zzoomm
• Fibrus
• 4th Utility
• Be Fibre
• V4 Consumer
• Brsk
• Lit Fibre
• Airband

Altnets tend to serve a specific geographical area and you can’t become a customer unless you’re in that part of the UK. LightSpeed is centred around the east of England and the West Midlands, so if you’re outside that area you will need to choose another provider. Put your postcode into our address checker to see what providers serve your home. Our results will show you both conventional providers (on the national Openreach network) and any local altnet, as well as Virgin Media if your home has cable access.

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Last updated 17 March 2025

[1] As of 11th March 2026, there are active business broadband providers on the panel at Go.Compare

[2] Full Fibre - fully explained - LightSpeed Broadband, Last checked 4 March 2025

[3] Who owns the LightSpeed broadband?, Published 27 March 2023, Last checked 4 March 2025

[4] LightSpeed re-launches with increased broadband speed - Comms Business, Published 19 June 2024, Last checked 4 March 2025

[5] LightSpeed and Neos Networks partner to expand high-speed connectivity across the Midlands and East of England, Published 16 January 2025, Last checked 4 March 2025

[6] LightSpeed Broadband - Pre-order, Promotion from 3 January 2025. This offer was still live when last checked on 5 March 2025 but may have been subsequently withdrawn by the provider.

[7] Trustpilot, LightSpeed Broadband, Last checked 4 March 2025

[8] LightSpeed Locations, Last checked 4 March 2025