UK AltNet profile
Lit Fibre (now part of CityFibre)
Lit Fibre (now part of CityFibre) is a UK altnet focused on Multiple UK regions, 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 Multiple UK market towns across the Midlands, East of England and South. (Coverage notes).
Lit Fibre builds XGS-PON full-fibre infrastructure across multiple UK regions, with a market-towns focus and competitive symmetric gigabit retail.
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.
Provider directory
For coverage, type, employee estimates and a BroadbandSwitch.uk link for this provider, see the UK provider directory table (613 providers).
Key facts
- Region of focus: Multiple UK regions (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).
- Customers (latest): Acquired by CityFibre in May 2024 and fully integrated within nine months (Headline numbers table).
What are Lit Fibre (now part of CityFibre)'s headline numbers?
| Founded | 2020 |
|---|---|
| HQ | London |
| Region of focus | Multiple UK regions |
| Premises passed | Data pending |
| Premises ready for service | Data pending |
| Customers (latest) | Acquired by CityFibre in May 2024 and fully integrated within nine months |
| Take-up rate | Data pending |
| Network tech | XGS-PON full fibre |
| Funding raised | Subsumed into CityFibre |
| Last funding round | Acquired by CityFibre (May 2024) |
| INCA member | Yes |
| Last updated | 3 June 2026 |
How fast is Lit Fibre (now part of CityFibre)?
Lit Fibre (now part of CityFibre) 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 Lit Fibre (now part of CityFibre) passed?
Lit Fibre (now part of CityFibre) has not published an exact premises-passed figure on this profile; the Headline numbers table reads Data pending.
Who is Lit Fibre (now part of CityFibre)?
Lit Fibre is a multi-region UK altnet with build coverage across smaller market towns and selected city peripheries. The network is XGS-PON capable of multi-gigabit tariffs, with retail focused on symmetric full fibre at competitive headline prices. The brand has been one of the more frequently consolidation-mentioned altnets in trade press over the past 18 months.
Where does Lit Fibre (now part of CityFibre) operate?
Multiple UK market towns across the Midlands, East of England and South.
Which areas is Lit Fibre (now part of CityFibre) building in?
Multiple smaller market towns; Data pending for exhaustive list.
What partnership routes does Lit Fibre (now part of CityFibre) offer?
Town-centre and market-town partnerships. Co-marketing via FBRE network.
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 Lit Fibre (now part of CityFibre)?
Check postcode availability on Lit Fibre (now part of CityFibre)'s website or a comparison site where the network is live. Lit Fibre (now part of CityFibre) sells direct to consumers in its build footprint (Coverage notes; Major build areas).
How does FBRE reach Lit Fibre (now part of CityFibre)-footprint switchers?
- Geo-targeted tenancy on the FBRE network, single site from £99 per month.
- Postcode checker build that surfaces Lit Fibre (now part of CityFibre) where available, from £4,500.
- Co-marketing on the FBRE AltNet Tracker.
- Comparison engine build for partner resellers, from £7,950.
Where is Lit Fibre (now part of CityFibre) covered in our research?
Lit Fibre (now part of CityFibre) is named on these city pages:
Where does this Lit Fibre (now part of CityFibre) 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.