Drone Show at Tamworth Castle Marks the Broadband Evolution

LightSpeed, hosted a done show on Wednesday 5th March being the first altnet company to bring substantial volumes of full fibre broadband to Tamworth, as well as observing the 25th anniversary of the launch of Domestic Broadband in the UK.

Domestic Broadband launched in the UK, 25 years ago in 2000. While Asymmetric Digital Subscriber line (ADSL) and dial up launched in the 90s*, it was when Broadband became readily available to homeowners in 2000, that life changed so drastically.

The Drone Show was set against the stunning backdrop of Tamworth Castle, a historical landmark built in 1070. The sight of a cutting-edge drone show, to mark a quarter-century of progress in the digital world, coupled with the timeless presence of the castle grounds, made for a perfect juxtaposition of modern technology and centuries old history.

Brett Shepherd, CEO of LightSpeed, reflected on the significance of the occasion:

““It is great that we are the first altnet company to bring substantial volumes of full fibre broadband to homes and businesses in Tamworth. Hosting the drone show was a fitting tribute to mark this occasion and a quarter-century of progress in the digital world, all while paying homage to a landmark that has stood the test of time.”

“When Broadband launched to consumers, it was life changing that we could now simultaneously use the internet and make phone calls through a single line. Looking at the last 25 years, it is incredible how far we’ve come. Broadband has transformed every aspect of our lives, forever changing how we live, work, connect, play and relax. This is just the beginning – broadband continues to evolve and shape the future in ways we never thought possible.

“LightSpeed is excited about the future - with faster full fibre speeds and greater bandwidth requirements on the horizon, we’re opening up endless possibilities for smarter homes, increased productivity, and more immersive digital experiences.”

Award-winning LightSpeed is bringing its full fibre broadband up to 36,000 homes and businesses in Tamworth and other parts of the UK. With lightning-fast speed of up to 2 Gigabits per second, LightSpeed is part of the gigabit revolution ensuring towns that have been left behind for far too long, are being offered the best services around, as well as paving the way for the smart homes of the future.

For further information about LightSpeed’s broadband offerings and the 25th anniversary of the launch of Domestic Broadband, click here.

* https://www.uswitch.com/broadband/guides/broadband-history/

About LightSpeed

LightSpeed is an independent, full fibre broadband network that offers industry-leading speeds of up to 2,000 Mbps. As the East and West Midlands’ leading and most trusted broadband provider, it’s bringing the power of Gigabit to parts of the UK that other providers have overlooked, with plans to connect 150,000 new premises in these regions and a target of 400,000 total homes & businesses by 2027.

Backed by investment partner Kompass Kapital, the brand is focused on building a portfolio of value-added services powered by its ultra-fast broadband, designed to enhance customers' in-home experiences, from security to smart home technologies.

For further information please contact Marie Carter at Queen Bee Communications on 07949029787 or [email protected]

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