{"id":11912,"date":"2026-11-06T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/?p=11912"},"modified":"2026-11-01T21:00:38","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T21:00:38","slug":"lightning-fibre-broadband-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/lightning-fibre\/lightning-fibre-broadband-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Lightning Fibre Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightning Fibre is a good choice if it reaches your street in Sussex or Kent: it has a 4.8 Trustpilot score from more than 5,500 reviews, and its price stays fixed for the whole contract. Its 900Mbps deal costs a little more than national rivals over 24 months, and its 2Gbps deal less than EE&#x2019;s 1.6Gbps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.149.102.158.7.sslip.io\/cbp\/2026\/11\/Lightning-Fibre-Review-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Lightning Fibre Review November 2026 image featuring coastal scenery and fibre router.\" class=\"wp-image-11911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.149.102.158.7.sslip.io\/cbp\/2026\/11\/Lightning-Fibre-Review-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.149.102.158.7.sslip.io\/cbp\/2026\/11\/Lightning-Fibre-Review-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.149.102.158.7.sslip.io\/cbp\/2026\/11\/Lightning-Fibre-Review-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.149.102.158.7.sslip.io\/cbp\/2026\/11\/Lightning-Fibre-Review-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/storage.149.102.158.7.sslip.io\/cbp\/2026\/11\/Lightning-Fibre-Review.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">What's Inside<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/lightning-fibre\/lightning-fibre-broadband-review\/#Pros\">Pros<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/lightning-fibre\/lightning-fibre-broadband-review\/#Cons\">Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/lightning-fibre\/lightning-fibre-broadband-review\/#Who_Lightning_Fibre_is_and_where_it_sells\">Who Lightning Fibre is and where it sells<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/lightning-fibre\/lightning-fibre-broadband-review\/#Lightning_Fibre_packages_and_prices\">Lightning Fibre packages and prices<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/lightning-fibre\/lightning-fibre-broadband-review\/#Lightning_Fibre\">Lightning Fibre<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/lightning-fibre\/lightning-fibre-broadband-review\/#Contract_terms_price_promise_and_fees\">Contract terms, price promise and fees<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/lightning-fibre\/lightning-fibre-broadband-review\/#Router_WiFi_and_home_phone\">Router, WiFi and home phone<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/lightning-fibre\/lightning-fibre-broadband-review\/#Customer_reviews_and_service_record\">Customer reviews and service record<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/lightning-fibre\/lightning-fibre-broadband-review\/#How_Lightning_Fibre_compares_over_24_months\">How Lightning Fibre compares over 24 months<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/lightning-fibre\/lightning-fibre-broadband-review\/#How_to_check_availability_and_switch\">How to check availability and switch<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/lightning-fibre\/lightning-fibre-broadband-review\/#FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prices in this review were checked on 1 November 2026. Lightning Fibre shows exact prices only after a postcode check, and its Black Friday offer needs an order by 30 November 2026, so check your own address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cbp-stats\"><div class=\"cbp-stat\"><b>4.8<\/b><span>Lightning Fibre's Trustpilot score from 5,560 reviews, checked 1 Nov 2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cbp-stat\"><b>&#xA3;0<\/b><span>Mid-contract price rises: Lightning Fibre's prices stay fixed<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cbp-stat\"><b>&#xA3;19<\/b><span>A month for the first six months on 1Gbps and 2.5Gbps<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cbp-stat\"><b>80,000<\/b><span>Premises reached by Lightning Fibre's <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_f4a77d709954af323a24064510e3e6a1\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/network\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>network<\/a>, October 2026<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_verdict_in_brief\"><\/span>Our verdict in brief<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightning Fibre is a local altnet based in Eastbourne. It builds its own full fibre in East Sussex and Kent, and sells over CityFibre&rsquo;s network in Brighton &amp; Hove and Worthing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its strongest point is customer feedback. It scored 4.8 out of 5 from 5,560 Trustpilot reviews when we checked, with only 2% one-star. ISPA named it Best Consumer ISP (under 100,000 customers) in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The weak points are reach and transparency. It serves a small area, and its website shows prices only after you enter a postcode and contact details. Those details matter, because the Black Friday price jumps after six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros\"><\/span>Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list cbp-check\">\n<li><strong>No mid-contract price rises.<\/strong> Lightning Fibre says it never increases prices during your contract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Symmetrical speeds.<\/strong> Upload matches download on every package, up to 2Gbps on average.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Excellent reviews.<\/strong> 4.8 on Trustpilot, with 100% of negative reviews answered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WiFi 7 <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_0db522e294452074795219456b014594\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/router\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>router<\/a> and free installation<\/strong> on 24-month plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local support.<\/strong> An Eastbourne-based team, on the phone 8am to 8pm every day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons\"><\/span>Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list cbp-cards\">\n<li><strong>Small footprint.<\/strong> Only parts of East Sussex, West Sussex and Kent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prices hidden behind a form.<\/strong> You have to enter your details to see most prices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Offer price is temporary.<\/strong> &#xA3;19 for six months, then &#xA3;32 or &#xA3;39 for the other 18.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Steep early exit fee.<\/strong> 70% of the remaining contract value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone line extra.<\/strong> A VoIP landline costs from &#xA3;5 a month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Lightning_Fibre_is_and_where_it_sells\"><\/span>Who Lightning Fibre is and where it sells<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightning Fibre runs its own full fibre (FTTP) network in Eastbourne and Polegate, Hastings and St Leonards, Hailsham, Heathfield and Broad Oak, and Tenterden in Kent. It doesn&#x2019;t use Openreach&#x2019;s copper lines, though it sometimes runs its fibre through Openreach ducts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Brighton &amp; Hove and Worthing it acts as a retailer on CityFibre&rsquo;s network. Lightning Fibre says it remains your single point of contact there, although CityFibre&rsquo;s engineers do the installation. In 2025 it <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/news\/altnet-broadband-isp-lightning-fibre-expand-fttp-cover-cityfibres-network\/\">expanded onto CityFibre&#x2019;s network<\/a> in more towns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investment firm Foresight Group bought Lightning Fibre in 2024. Foresight also backs the altnets Connect Fibre and F&amp;W Networks. In October 2026 ISPreview reported that the network had reached 80,000 premises, with a target of 140,000, and more than 20,000 customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lightning_Fibre_packages_and_prices\"><\/span>Lightning Fibre packages and prices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightning Fibre sells four symmetrical speeds on 24-month contracts: 150Mbps, 300Mbps, 1Gbps (900Mbps average) and 2.5Gbps (2Gbps average). All have unlimited data, free installation and a WiFi 7 router. Shorter 12-month terms exist but cost more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cbp-cap wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lightning Fibre Black Friday prices, 24-month contract, November 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table cbp-table cbp-wide\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Package<\/th><th>Average speed (down and up)<\/th><th>Months 1 to 6<\/th><th>Months 7 to 24<\/th><th>24-month total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/lightningfibre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">1Gbps<\/a><\/td><td>900Mbps<\/td><td>&#xA3;19<\/td><td>&#xA3;32<\/td><td>&#xA3;690<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/lightningfibre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">2.5Gbps<\/a><\/td><td>2Gbps<\/td><td>&#xA3;19<\/td><td>&#xA3;39<\/td><td>&#xA3;816<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/lightningfibre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">300Mbps<\/a><\/td><td>300Mbps<\/td><td>Shown after an address check<\/td><td>no offer<\/td><td>depends on price<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/lightningfibre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">150Mbps<\/a><\/td><td>150Mbps<\/td><td>Shown after an address check<\/td><td>no offer<\/td><td>depends on price<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightning Fibre&#x2019;s FAQ says its standard prices start from &#xA3;22 a month, without naming the tier. Enter your postcode on its site to see the 150Mbps and 300Mbps prices for your address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cashback.<\/strong> New customers in some towns also get cashback, set by address. ISPreview reported &#xA3;50 on 1Gbps and &#xA3;75 on 2.5Gbps in Heathfield, Hastings, St Leonards and Tenterden, and &#xA3;50 on 2.5Gbps only in Eastbourne, Polegate, Hailsham and Pevensey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Order dates.<\/strong> Order by 30 November 2026 to get the offer. You can book installation for any date up to 31 January 2027, which helps if you&#x2019;re waiting for another contract to end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-popcorn-senary-color-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7d0d8a1f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:0.5rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lightning_Fibre\"><\/span>Lightning Fibre<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-03506249 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.149.102.158.7.sslip.io\/cbp\/2026\/11\/lightningfibre-banner-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Lightning Fibre logo\" class=\"wp-image-11872\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.149.102.158.7.sslip.io\/cbp\/2026\/11\/lightningfibre-banner-logo.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.149.102.158.7.sslip.io\/cbp\/2026\/11\/lightningfibre-banner-logo-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fixed-price full fibre in Sussex<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-popcorn-font-s-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2705; No mid-contract price rises on any package<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-popcorn-font-s-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2705; 1Gbps or 2.5Gbps at &#xA3;19 a month for six months<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-popcorn-font-s-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2705; 4.8 on Trustpilot from 5,560 reviews<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-bc43f0fd wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/tracking.comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/lightningfibre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"><strong>LIGHTNING FIBRE DEALS<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-popcorn-secondary-color-background-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>COMPARE DEALS<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contract_terms_price_promise_and_fees\"><\/span>Contract terms, price promise and fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No mid-contract rises.<\/strong> Lightning Fibre says it will &#x201C;never increase our prices during your contract term&#x201D;. So the totals above are what you pay, unless you change your package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is a real difference from the national providers, whose contracts add &#xA3;3 to &#xA3;4 a month each spring. Ofcom&#x2019;s rules require any rise written into a contract to be shown in pounds and pence, but Lightning Fibre&#x2019;s contracts don&#x2019;t have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>After 24 months.<\/strong> The contract continues month to month, and either side can end it with 30 days&#x2019; notice. Lightning Fibre doesn&#x2019;t publish its post-contract price, so ask before your term ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Leaving early.<\/strong> The early termination fee is 70% of the remaining value of the minimum term. On the 1Gbps deal with 12 months left, that would be &#xA3;268.80. It doesn&#x2019;t apply if you move to a property Lightning Fibre can&#x2019;t serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Equipment.<\/strong> The router, <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_e71e5fa351e73bf191c96ee0b0b7e7f7\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/modem\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>modem<\/a> (ONT) and any extenders are rented and must go back. If not, Lightning Fibre&rsquo;s terms charge up to &pound;100 for the router, plus a &pound;20 admin fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cooling-off.<\/strong> You can cancel within 14 days of ordering, but you pay for any installation and service already provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disputes.<\/strong> Lightning Fibre is a member of Ombudsman Services, the independent scheme for unresolved complaints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Router_WiFi_and_home_phone\"><\/span>Router, WiFi and home phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In June 2026 Lightning Fibre launched WiFi 7 equipment made by Genexis: the Aura E750 router and the Home CX750 mesh extender. Its 24-month packages now all list a WiFi 7 <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_0db522e294452074795219456b014594\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/router\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>router<\/a>. Lightning Fibre doesn&rsquo;t publish the extender price, so ask before you order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can use your own router if you prefer, but not your own fibre modem. Lightning Fibre says advertised speeds are measured at the modem, so use a cable to test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no landline included and no line rental. If you want a phone, Lightning Voice is an internet phone (VoIP) service:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list cbp-cards\">\n<li><strong>Lightning Voice.<\/strong> &#xA3;5 a month plus 10p a minute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lightning Voice Plus.<\/strong> &#xA3;12 a month, unlimited UK calls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep your number.<\/strong> Porting costs &#xA3;12 one-off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightning Voice stops working in a power cut, and Lightning Fibre warns it may not suit telecare alarms. For more, see <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/broadband-plans\/broadband-without-landline\/\">broadband without a landline<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customer_reviews_and_service_record\"><\/span>Customer reviews and service record<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ofcom&#x2019;s complaints and customer service reports cover only the largest providers, so there are no Ofcom figures for Lightning Fibre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Test your Lightning Fibre line here over a cable; speeds are advertised at the modem.<\/strong><\/p>\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/broadbandspeedtest.uk.com\/embed\" width=\"380\" height=\"480\" style=\"border:none; border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden; display:block; margin:0 auto; max-width:100%;\" title=\"Free Broadband Speed Test Widget\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n<p style=\"text-align:center; font-size:12px; color:#888; margin-top:6px;\">Powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandspeedtest.uk.com\" style=\"color:#7C3AED;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">BroadbandSpeedTest.uk.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cbp-cap wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lightning Fibre on Trustpilot, checked 1 November 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table cbp-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Measure<\/th><th>Lightning Fibre<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>TrustScore<\/td><td>4.8 out of 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of reviews<\/td><td>5,560<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Five-star reviews<\/td><td>89%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>One-star reviews<\/td><td>2%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Negative reviews answered<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Industry recognition backs this up. Lightning Fibre won ISPA&#x2019;s Best Consumer ISP award in 2024 (for providers with fewer than 100,000 customers), and a Customer Champion award at Connected Britain 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&#x2019;re connected, <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/performance\/broadband-speed-tests\/\">run a broadband speed test<\/a> over a cable to the router.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Lightning_Fibre_compares_over_24_months\"><\/span>How Lightning Fibre compares over 24 months<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This table sets Lightning Fibre&#x2019;s gigabit deals against national providers at similar speeds. Rival prices are from a sample UK address on 1 November 2026 and include their spring rises and rewards. National brands may not be available at every address Lightning Fibre serves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cbp-cap wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>24-month cost, Lightning Fibre against national rivals, November 2026 start<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table cbp-table cbp-wide\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Deal<\/th><th>Speed<\/th><th>Starting price<\/th><th>Price changes<\/th><th>24-month total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/lightningfibre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Lightning Fibre 1Gbps<\/a><\/td><td>900Mbps both ways<\/td><td>&#xA3;19<\/td><td>&#xA3;32 from month 7, then fixed<\/td><td>&#xA3;690<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/vodafonefullfibre900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Vodafone Full Fibre 910<\/a><\/td><td>910Mbps<\/td><td>&#xA3;26.50<\/td><td>&#xA3;30 from 1 Apr 2027, &#xA3;33.50 from 1 Apr 2028<\/td><td>&#xA3;562<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/plusnetfullfibre900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Plusnet Full Fibre 900<\/a><\/td><td>900Mbps<\/td><td>&#xA3;26.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;30.99 from 31 Mar 2027, &#xA3;34.99 from 31 Mar 2028<\/td><td>&#xA3;601.76<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/lightningfibre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Lightning Fibre 2.5Gbps<\/a><\/td><td>2Gbps both ways<\/td><td>&#xA3;19<\/td><td>&#xA3;39 from month 7, then fixed<\/td><td>&#xA3;816<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/ee-broadband\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">EE Full Fibre 1.6Gb<\/a><\/td><td>1,600Mbps<\/td><td>&#xA3;36.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;40.99 from 31 Mar 2027, &#xA3;44.99 from 31 Mar 2028<\/td><td>&#xA3;906.76<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At 900Mbps, Lightning Fibre costs &#xA3;128 more than Vodafone over 24 months, before any cashback. Above 1Gbps, its 2.5Gbps deal is &#xA3;90.76 cheaper than EE&#x2019;s 1.6Gbps deal and faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightning Fibre&#x2019;s price is certain from day one, and its uploads match its downloads. Not sure you need a gigabit? See <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/performance\/what-broadband-speed-do-i-need\/\">what broadband speed you need<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/best-broadband-providers\/\">best broadband providers<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/\">UK broadband provider guides<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_check_availability_and_switch\"><\/span>How to check availability and switch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list cbp-steps\">\n<li><strong>Check your postcode.<\/strong> Use <a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/lightningfibre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Lightning Fibre&#x2019;s checker<\/a>. If you&#x2019;re not covered yet, you can register for updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose a package and date.<\/strong> Pick your speed and an installation date. Some homes need a pre-install survey first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tick One Touch <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_27ce9e2dade15afb0d31ca2454d6c685\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/switch\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Switch<\/a>.<\/strong> Lightning Fibre tells your old provider you&#x2019;re leaving. Check whether your old contract has an exit fee. See <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/broadband-plans\/switching-broadband-provider\/\">how switching broadband works<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Installation day.<\/strong> An engineer brings the fibre from a pole or underground and drills through an outside wall to fit the modem. Any set-up fee is taken before installation; the monthly charge starts once you&#x2019;re live.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our page on <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/types-broadband\/fttp\/\">how full fibre (FTTP) works<\/a> explains the technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cbp-widget\"><div class=\"cbp-widget-in cbp-calc\" data-presets='[{\"label\": \"Lightning Fibre 1Gbps vs Vodafone Full Fibre 910\", \"a\": {\"n\": \"Lightning Fibre 1Gbps (\\u00a332 fixed; first 6 months at \\u00a319 entered as a \\u00a378 saving)\", \"p\": 32, \"r\": 0, \"m\": 24, \"x\": 0, \"f\": 0, \"w\": 78}, \"b\": {\"n\": \"Vodafone Full Fibre 910 (sample address)\", \"p\": 26.5, \"r\": 3.5, \"m\": 5, \"x\": 0, \"f\": 0, \"w\": 165}}, {\"label\": \"Lightning Fibre 2.5Gbps vs EE Full Fibre 1.6Gb\", \"a\": {\"n\": \"Lightning Fibre 2.5Gbps (\\u00a339 fixed; first 6 months at \\u00a319 entered as a \\u00a3120 saving)\", \"p\": 39, \"r\": 0, \"m\": 24, \"x\": 0, \"f\": 0, \"w\": 120}, \"b\": {\"n\": \"EE Full Fibre 1.6Gb (sample address)\", \"p\": 36.99, \"r\": 4, \"m\": 5, \"x\": 0, \"f\": 0, \"w\": 85}}]'><span class=\"cbp-badge\">Interactive<\/span><div class=\"cbp-wt\">Compare two deals over 24 months<\/div><p>Load an example from this guide or type in any two deals. Every scheduled rise is added and the reward taken off.<\/p><div class=\"cbp-presets\" aria-label=\"Load an example\"><\/div><div class=\"cbp-cols\"><div class=\"cbp-side\"><input class=\"cbp-name\" aria-label=\"Deal A name\" value=\"Deal A\"><label>Starting price, &#xA3; a month<input type=\"number\" step=\"0.01\" min=\"0\" data-k=\"p\"><\/label><label>Rise each spring, &#xA3; a month<input type=\"number\" step=\"0.01\" min=\"0\" data-k=\"r\"><\/label><label>Months before first rise<select data-k=\"m\"><option value=\"4\">4 (March rise)<\/option><option value=\"5\">5 (April rise)<\/option><option value=\"24\">No fixed rise<\/option><\/select><\/label><label>Add-ons bought separately, &#xA3; a month<input type=\"number\" step=\"0.01\" min=\"0\" data-k=\"x\"><\/label><label>Set-up or activation fee, &#xA3;<input type=\"number\" step=\"0.01\" min=\"0\" data-k=\"f\"><\/label><label>Reward you will claim, &#xA3;<input type=\"number\" step=\"0.01\" min=\"0\" data-k=\"w\"><\/label><\/div><div class=\"cbp-side\"><input class=\"cbp-name\" aria-label=\"Deal B name\" value=\"Deal B\"><label>Starting price, &#xA3; a month<input type=\"number\" step=\"0.01\" min=\"0\" data-k=\"p\"><\/label><label>Rise each spring, &#xA3; a month<input type=\"number\" step=\"0.01\" min=\"0\" data-k=\"r\"><\/label><label>Months before first rise<select data-k=\"m\"><option value=\"4\">4 (March rise)<\/option><option value=\"5\">5 (April rise)<\/option><option value=\"24\">No fixed rise<\/option><\/select><\/label><label>Add-ons bought separately, &#xA3; a month<input type=\"number\" step=\"0.01\" min=\"0\" data-k=\"x\"><\/label><label>Set-up or activation fee, &#xA3;<input type=\"number\" step=\"0.01\" min=\"0\" data-k=\"f\"><\/label><label>Reward you will claim, &#xA3;<input type=\"number\" step=\"0.01\" min=\"0\" data-k=\"w\"><\/label><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cbp-out\"><div class=\"cbp-bar\"><div class=\"cbp-bar-l\"><span class=\"cbp-bar-n\"><\/span><span class=\"cbp-bar-v\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"cbp-bar-t\"><div class=\"cbp-bar-f\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cbp-bar\"><div class=\"cbp-bar-l\"><span class=\"cbp-bar-n\"><\/span><span class=\"cbp-bar-v\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"cbp-bar-t\"><div class=\"cbp-bar-f alt\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cbp-verdict\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/div><\/div><p class=\"cbp-small\">Assumes a 24-month contract starting in November 2026, with each rise applying for 12 months. Sky&#x2019;s mid-contract rises aren&#x2019;t fixed in advance, so Sky examples assume no rise. Prices checked 31 October and 1 November 2026.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cbp-qa wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Does Lightning Fibre put prices up mid-contract?<\/strong> No. It says it never increases prices during your contract term, unless you change your package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cbp-qa wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who owns Lightning Fibre?<\/strong> Foresight Group, an investment firm, since 2024. Foresight also backs the altnets Connect Fibre and F&amp;W Networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cbp-qa wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Does Lightning Fibre have a social tariff?<\/strong> Yes. It costs &#xA3;15 a month for 50Mbps both ways, with no set-up fee and no mid-contract rise, for people on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and other qualifying benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cbp-qa wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I keep my phone number?<\/strong> Yes, if you take Lightning Voice. Porting costs &#xA3;12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cbp-qa wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is Lightning Fibre available in Brighton?<\/strong> Yes, at addresses on CityFibre&rsquo;s <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_f4a77d709954af323a24064510e3e6a1\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/network\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>network<\/a> in Brighton &amp; Hove and Worthing. 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