Full Fibre Broadband for Tenterden, Lightning Fibre confirms build has resumed

East Sussex Based Network Operator and ISP Lightning Fibre resumes Tenterden Full FIbre roll out

Lightning Fibre commenced their Tenterden Full Fibre roll out in 2023, but stopped (unexpectedly) in early 2024 as the company went through a re-structure. This meant civils work slowed down or, in the case of Tenterden, stopped compleely. However, Lightning Fibre has largely completed their work in East Sussex and funds and resources have now been deployed to Kent to complete the Tenterden Full Fibre network build.

This network is independent of the Openreach copper and Fibre networks, and offers consumers more choice. Choice tends to mean better pricing and improved customer service, and it’s positive for Tenterden residents and businesses that Lighting Fibre is providing an alternative network for the town. The build will be completed in early 2025.

National research from Ofcom shows independent full-fibre network providers (fibre to the premises, 'FTTP') cost less than those services offered by established fixed broadband providers, who often rely on the old copper network (or fibre to the cabinet 'FTTC') . The report highlights that independent full-fibre internet service providers were offering 900 Mbit/sto 1 Gbit/s broadband services for between £24 and £50 per month compared to around £50-£60 per month for similar services from mainstream providers.

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The Ofcom pricing trends for communication services in the UK report, released in December 2023, unveiled comprehensive research delving into the pricing patterns of communication services over the past year, and viable pathways for consumers to economize. The analysis was undertaken against the backdrop of an ongoing cost-of-living crisis, and many mainstream providers implementing above-inflation price increases for some existing customers. (Lightning Fibre's fair pricing means that the price never changes during the minimum service period, typically 24 months.)

Lightning Fibre will write to households as and when the network become available to their home.