25 years after consumer broadband was rolled out in the UK, we’re ushering in a new era of connectivity.

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From the dark days of dial-up to present-day full fibre, broadband has changed the way we work, relax and connect with each other. 25 years after we welcomed broadband into our homes, it continues to shape our lives.

We’re giving more people access to strong and stable full fibre, because broadband’s future is fast, affordable, and for all.

The evolution of broadband

2000's
2000's

The Wifi revolution

The birth of wireless broadband kickstarted a new internet era, replacing dial-up, embracing laptops and unlocking digital potential.

Copper connections transformed speeds we could expect, but many of those networks are still with us all these years later. Now with the roll out of full fibre broadband we can achieve Gigabit speeds – something people wouldn't have believed back in 2000!

2010
2010’s

The smartphone takeover

Smartphones put the internet in our pockets, changing everything. From streaming and scrolling to staying in touch with loved ones - connectivity became an essential part of daily life.

In 2015 the average household had 3 connected devices – copper broadband sufficed. However, now the average UK household has more than 13+ connected devices.

LightSpeed’s award-winning network has the power to provide rapid, rock-solid broadband to multiple devices at once – keeping you connected when it matters most.

2020
2020’s

The WFH era

Broadband has transformed the way we work and play, allowing us to achieve more and enjoy more from the comfort of our homes. Fast, reliable speeds and a super strong connection are now a necessity, not just a nice-to-have.

Old fashioned copper connections just can’t keep up. Whether you’re gaming, video calling or streaming, full fibre broadband lets you feel the full benefits of the latest tech (like smart home security) with ultra-fast, uninterrupted ultra reliable broadband performance. No buffering, no dropouts, no lag.

2025
2025and beyond

The future of broadband

From next-level smart tech to AI-powered assistants, we need future-ready broadband that can keep up with the modern world’s fast pace of progress.

Offering speeds of up to 2 Gigabit – with even faster speeds to come – and other connected services including digital home phone and smart home security, LightSpeed isn’t just ready for the future. It is the future.

No more buffering. No more lag. Just pure, uninterrupted speed.

Make the jump to LightSpeed’s full-fibre network.
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Discover life at LightSpeed

We believe every home should have access to a high-speed connection. That’s why we’re:
WifiEquipping communities with ultra-fast, ultra-reliable full fibre broadband
Layer 1 (4)Future-proofing homes and businesses with stronger networks and smart tech
All powered by fast and friendly customer support.
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