International Women’s Day 202
Lightspeed Broadband Blog
by Eleanor Howard
2w ago
At LightSpeed, we’re cheering on our amazing female colleagues who are helping to break down stereotypes in the telecoms industry – traditionally dominated by men. We believe in promoting gender equality and creating an environment where everyone, regardless of gender, feels valued and empowered.   We aim to always #InspireInclusion, making sure everyone feels at home and free to be themselves here. So, on International Women’s Day, a big shoutout to all our wonderful team members for bringing their magic to LightSpeed every single day!   Celebrating Our Female Colleagues at LightSpe ..read more
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The Best Broadband for Working From Home
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by Eleanor Howard
3w ago
As hybrid/remote working remains popular, getting the best broadband for working from home has become essential. Whether you're crunching numbers, crafting creative masterpieces, or attending virtual meetings, a fast, reliable, and stable internet connection is a home worker’s best friend. Don’t worry, the right broadband for home working is within reach. The Battle for Bandwidth Good internet speed for working from home is crucial. But all that speed is useless if you don’t have the bandwidth to back it up. And nobody wants laggy video calls or buffering screens when deadlines are looming! S ..read more
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Boost Your Broadband to Support the Latest Tech 
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by Eleanor Howard
1M ago
Did you treat yourself to a brand-new gadget? Whether it's the latest smartphone, games console, or smart home device, technology brings a wave of excitement into our lives. However, it's essential to ensure that our broadband connection can keep up with the demands of our new tech. Nobody wants their gaming interrupted because of a poor internet connection. Here’s why you should switch to full fibre broadband. Why Choose Full Fibre Broadband? Full fibre broadband delivers faster and more reliable internet to your home. The service is delivered over fibre optic cable instead of the ancient co ..read more
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Safer Internet Day 2024
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by Eleanor Howard
1M ago
Each year, Safer Internet Day helps to raise awareness about staying safe online. With new technology emerging, our reliance on devices only continues to rise. This is why it’s crucial to understand how to stay safe online and keep internet security for both you, and your family. How Do You Stay Safe Online? The internet offers a whole world of information, entertainment, and opportunity. But there is a catch. There are lots of ways that a lack of internet security can cause you huge problems. If you’ve come to this page asking, ‘how do I stay safe online?’, read on for our guide on enjoying ..read more
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VoIP vs. Landline: what’s the difference?
Lightspeed Broadband Blog
by Eleanor Howard
3M ago
By the end of 2025, the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), which uses older analogue technology, will be turned off. Work’s already underway to replace it with a digital solution, which will offer faster and more reliable communication via Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). So, if you still have a regular landline, now’s the time to switch! The future of communication VoIP is the smart way of making phone calls using broadband instead of old landlines. Transforming your broadband into a gateway for crystal-clear, hassle-free conversations with anyone, anywhere.   How does a VoIP ..read more
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Full fibre vs. other fibre broadband… what’s the difference?
Lightspeed Broadband Blog
by Eleanor Howard
3M ago
If you’ve switched internet provider recently, you’d be forgiven if you tied yourself in knots trying to figure out the difference between all the ‘fibre’ packages on offer. And you wouldn’t be the only one.   Here’s the thing. Not every broadband provider is being straight up with you. Not naming names, but some of the bigger providers have been throwing around the word ‘fibre’ to make run-of-the-mill broadband packages seem better than they are. So many people may have been led to believe they’re getting full fibre broadband, when in fact they have a far inferior hybrid solution. Ofcom ..read more
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Refer a friend and get 2 months free for you both!
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by Eleanor Howard
5M ago
If you’re loving life at LightSpeed with no buffering, no bickering and no twiddling your thumbs while waiting for games to download, then why not spread the broadband happiness? If you refer a family member, friend or neighbour to experience the ultrafast speeds of full fibre LightSpeed broadband, not only will they be able to enjoy seamless streaming too, but you’ll both get 2 months of our brilliant broadband completely FREE! It’s all about sharing the love. And here's the cherry on top – there's no cap on how many friends you can introduce, so go ahead, spread the word far and wide. It’s ..read more
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The Future of Broadband
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by Eleanor Howard
7M ago
In today's world, where technology plays a huge role, having a fast and dependable internet connection is really important. Whether it's streaming movies, gaming, or working remotely, broadband has transformed how we live and connect. Looking ahead, the key to an even more connected future lies in embracing the power of full fibre broadband. The Power of Full Fibre So, what's so great about full fibre broadband? Well, it's a big improvement when it comes to how we use the internet. Unlike the older kind of connections that use copper wires, full fibre broadband uses special cables made of gla ..read more
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Survey Reveals More Than Half of UK Broadband Users Experience Connection Issues 
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by Eleanor Howard
9M ago
In a recent survey conducted by Which?, a staggering 53% of UK residents who participated in the survey encountered various "connection issues" over the past year, such as sluggish speeds and frequent disconnections. Among the major ISPs, Sky Broadband emerged as the worst offender, shedding light on the need for reliable broadband services. Among the leading ISPs - Sky Broadband, Virgin Media and EE had the smallest proportion of customers who reported no issues, with only 32%, 35%, and 37%. BT performed relatively better, with 49% of its customers experiencing no performance problems in the ..read more
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Take five for the full fibre five!
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by Eleanor Howard
1y ago
Five simple steps to broadband happiness  It’s that time of year again; Easter is almost here, the Daffs are in bloom, and the big broadband players are hiking up their prices. It leaves many of us baffled, what are we paying more for, now?! So, should we just haggle with our current provider or is there another way to get broadband happiness?  We know it’s a minefield out there. It’s one of the reasons we started LightSpeed. To shake things up, do things differently, poke at the big guys, and wake people up to the alternatives.   You deserve some broadband happiness, so he ..read more
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