UK AltNet profile
Lightning Fibre
Lightning Fibre is a UK altnet focused on East Sussex, Kent, using XGS-PON full fibre (Headline numbers table). Premises passed is not yet published as an exact figure on this profile (Headline numbers table). Coverage includes East Sussex and Kent coastal and inland towns. (Coverage notes).
Lightning Fibre is an East Sussex and Kent-focused altnet, building XGS-PON full fibre across coastal and inland towns in the South East.
What changed: Added answer capsule, key-facts block, question-led headings, speed and premises sections, consumer access guidance, cross-links to cities and compares, and attributed Headline numbers callout for AI citation, 3 June 2026.
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Key facts
- Region of focus: East Sussex, Kent (Headline numbers table).
- Network tech: XGS-PON full fibre (Headline numbers table).
- Premises passed: Data pending (Headline numbers table).
- Premises ready for service: Data pending (Headline numbers table).
- Major build areas: Eastbourne, Hastings, Bexhill, Hailsham, Tunbridge Wells. (Major build areas section).
What are Lightning Fibre's headline numbers?
| Founded | 2018 |
|---|---|
| HQ | Eastbourne, East Sussex |
| Region of focus | East Sussex, Kent |
| Premises passed | Data pending |
| Premises ready for service | Data pending |
| Customers (latest) | Data pending |
| Take-up rate | Data pending |
| Network tech | XGS-PON full fibre |
| Funding raised | Entered administration February 2024; acquired by Foresight Group out of administration |
| Last funding round | February 2024 (acquired from administration) |
| INCA member | Yes |
| Last updated | 3 June 2026 |
How fast is Lightning Fibre?
Lightning Fibre uses XGS-PON full fibre (Headline numbers table). Retail speed tiers depend on the operator's published tariffs and postcode availability.
How many premises has Lightning Fibre passed?
Lightning Fibre has not published an exact premises-passed figure on this profile; the Headline numbers table reads Data pending.
Who is Lightning Fibre?
Lightning Fibre is a South East-focused altnet headquartered in Eastbourne. The network builds XGS-PON full fibre across East Sussex and Kent coastal and inland towns, with a strong regional-brand identity and competitive symmetric full-fibre retail.
Where does Lightning Fibre operate?
East Sussex and Kent coastal and inland towns.
Which areas is Lightning Fibre building in?
Eastbourne, Hastings, Bexhill, Hailsham, Tunbridge Wells.
What partnership routes does Lightning Fibre offer?
South East regional partnerships.
FBRE supports AltNets with geo-targeted tenancy, comparison site builds for resellers, and co-marketing collaborations. Network reach is verified at 12,000,000+ impressions and 730,000+ network clicks in the 12 months to 24 May 2026 (rolling average of 2,000+ clicks per day, rising fast). See AltNet marketing for placement and pricing.
How do I get Lightning Fibre?
Check postcode availability on Lightning Fibre's website or a comparison site where the network is live. Lightning Fibre sells direct to consumers in its build footprint (Coverage notes; Major build areas).
How does FBRE reach Lightning Fibre-footprint switchers?
- Geo-targeted tenancy on the FBRE network, single site from £99 per month.
- Postcode checker build that surfaces Lightning Fibre where available, from £4,500.
- Co-marketing on the FBRE AltNet Tracker.
- Comparison engine build for partner resellers, from £7,950.
Where is Lightning Fibre covered in our research?
Lightning Fibre is named on these city pages:
Where does this Lightning Fibre profile data come from?
This profile uses INCA member published data where available, the operator's published trading updates and press releases, Ofcom Connected Nations data, and Companies House filings. Figures marked "data pending" reflect commercially confidential or not-yet-published numbers. See methodology for sourcing detail.