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Compare every Lightspeed broadband deal in one place, speeds up to 2Gbps, contracts from 24-month. Check what's available at your postcode.

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Deals shown are sampled across UK postcodes to surface the widest mix. Use our postcode checker to see exact pricing and availability at your home.

Network
FTTP
Lightspeed's own network
Top speed
2Gbps
Prices from
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Min contract
24months
Customer rating
4.6/ 5
3.1k reviews

Customer rating sourced from Trustpilot. Checked 6 April, 2026.

Why choose Lightspeed?

Flat pricing across packages

Lightspeed does not apply mid-contract price rises. The price you sign up for stays exactly the same for the full 24 months, which is a strong differentiator alongside its competitive entry pricing.

Independent FTTP network

Operating entirely on its own full fibre infrastructure means Lightspeed avoids the Openreach network. This dedicated line to your property reduces contention and delivers consistent speeds.

Wi-Fi 6 Hub included

Every customer receives a Wi-Fi 6 LightSpeed Hub and free setup as standard. This hardware handles multiple devices efficiently and is a helpful inclusion at the budget end of the market.

UK-based customer support

Support operations are based out of the Spalding and Peterborough area. If you need technical help or have a billing query, you will speak to a UK team rather than an offshore call centre.

Speeds up to 2Gbps

While many regional altnets cap their networks below 1Gbps, Lightspeed offers a multi-gig top tier. This provides significant bandwidth for specific high-demand use cases.

Founded in February 2020, Lightspeed is a regional altnet focused primarily on the East of England, with ongoing expansion into the Midlands. Headquartered in Peterborough after relocating from Spalding in late 2024, the company is targeting over one million homes. It operates a dedicated full fibre network, partnering with Neos Networks for backhaul infrastructure to support its rollout.

The provider stands out by offering a completely independent FTTP connection, meaning it bypasses Openreach entirely. This is paired with flat pricing across all packages, with no mid-contract price rises. Customers receive a Wi-Fi 6 router included as standard and rely on UK-based support teams operating out of the Spalding area.

Coverage is the gating factor here. Lightspeed is not a national provider, so you need to check availability at your specific postcode before looking at packages. If you live outside the East of England or its emerging Midlands footprint, you will need to look at other networks.

Lightspeed package types

LightSpeed 75 Mbps

This tier suits two or three people working from home and streaming in HD. It handles standard daily internet use comfortably, provided you do not have heavy simultaneous demand across multiple devices.

LightSpeed 150 Mbps

A mainstream choice that works well for households of three or more people. It provides enough capacity for multiple devices to stream video and play online games at the same time without buffering.

LightSpeed 500 Mbps

Aimed at busier homes with several heavy users running 4K streams, large downloads, and games concurrently. This tier suits homes with multiple gamers downloading large game files alongside heavy 4K streaming./p>

Full Fibre 2Gb

This multi-gig tier is built for specific high-demand use cases rather than just larger households. It is highly effective for content creators needing fast upload capacity for large video files, or gamers wanting to download large titles in minutes. Wired connections to primary devices like desktops and gaming PCs see the full benefit, while typical Wi-Fi devices may not saturate the connection.

Lightspeed sits broadly in the budget to mid-range bracket. Mid-tier pricing falls in line with other altnets, while the jump to the 2Gbps top tier comes with a noticeable price increase.

The standout pricing feature is the total absence of mid-contract price rises. The rate you agree to on day one remains flat for your entire term. Every package requires a 24-month commitment, with no 12-month or rolling options available. You will not find cashback or reward cards here, but Lightspeed does include free setup and a Wi-Fi 6 router on all plans.

Lightspeed pros and cons

Pros

  • No mid-contract price rises on any package, so your monthly bill stays exactly the same for the full 24 months
  • Trustpilot rating of 4.6 is well above average, backed by its own independently built full fibre network
  • Competitive entry level pricing with a 75Mbps package that undercuts most providers at that speed
  • A WiFi 6 LightSpeed Hub router is included as standard on every deal with free setup across the range
  • Speeds go up to 2Gbps for households that need serious bandwidth, all delivered over 100% FTTP

Cons

  • Only available where Lightspeed has built its own network, so coverage is limited to specific rural and semi-rural areas
  • There is a big gap between the 500Mbps and 2Gbps tiers with no gigabit option in between, which leaves a hole in the middle of the range
  • Just four packages and no shorter contract option, so you are committing to 24 months whichever speed you choose

How Lightspeed compares

Lightspeed vs BT. Lightspeed reaches up to 2Gbps, whereas BT tops out at 900Mbps. Both require a 24-month contract, but BT applies fixed mid-contract rises every March, while Lightspeed keeps prices flat.

Lightspeed vs Gigaclear. Both are rural-focused altnets running on their own full fibre networks, but Lightspeed pushes faster with a 2Gbps top speed compared to the 830Mbps limit from Gigaclear. However, Gigaclear states prices may rise during your contract, whereas Lightspeed guarantees no rises.

Lightspeed vs Quickline. These regional altnets both offer flat pricing with no mid-contract rises. Quickline also provides 5G fixed wireless for homes off the fibre network, while Lightspeed is strictly FTTP.

Compare with
BT
BT1.3 / 5
Gigaclear
Gigaclear4.8 / 5
Quickline
Quickline4.8 / 5
Eco impact

Switch to Lightspeed and plant trees

Every successful switch through Switchity plants 2 trees through our verified reforestation partner, Ecologi. Our switchers have already captured over 6,000 kg of CO₂ and released nearly 30,900 kg of oxygen annually.

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Verified reforestation partner: Ecologi
2
Trees per switch
6,000+ kg
CO₂ captured
£25,000+
Customer savings

Lightspeed broadband — common questions

Our community impact

Every switch through Switchity supports reforestation and saves our community money on their broadband.

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Trees grown together
£25,000
Saved by community
£250
Typical yearly saving
738
Trees to go to goal
Claudia Constantin
Written by Claudia Constantin, Co-Founder & Managing EditorPublished

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