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Alternative network operator and UK ISP LightSpeed Broadband, which has already deployed their gigabit-capable full fibre (FTTP) network to cover 250,000 premises across the East of England and Midlands, has today become the latest provider to adopt Amazon’s range of Wi-Fi 7 capable eero routers.
The provider, which in 2023 was acquired by Kompass Kapital (here) after suffering some job cuts and a build slowdown in the East of England (here), is currently busy deploying across parts of over 30 market towns in South Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Staffordshire, Cheshire, Cambridgeshire, and Rutland. But they now aim to “connect 400,000 homes and businesses by 2027” (previously it was 350,000).
The new kit is designed to complement all that. Depending on the selected package, one of two premium routers is included as standard: the eero 7 or the Pro 7, both of which are included with all residential and business broadband packages. For customers on 1Gbps and 2Gbps packages who wish to further customise their Wi-Fi 7 setup, the upgraded eero Max 7 is available for an additional cost.
Several other ISPs have launched Wi-Fi 7 based eero routers, but due to the high cost they usually only make it available to very selected packages. By comparison, LightSpeed Broadband has clearly gone for much wider availability.
Brett Shepherd, CEO at LightSpeed Broadband, said:
“We’re committed to bringing the very best in broadband innovation to our customers, and including the full eero Wi-Fi 7 range in all our packages is another leap forward. By combining eero’s smart, reliable Wi-Fi 7 performance with our full fibre broadband, we’re delivering a connectivity experience that’s built for the future.
We’re thrilled to collaborate with eero, and we are offering the eero 7 and Pro 7 routers with each of our broadband plans. eero’s Wi-Fi 7 systems deliver Wi-Fi 7 performance, reduce lagging for gamers, and provide reliable, seamless connectivity, perfect for working from home. In addition, the app offers easy setup, network management, built-in parental controls, and cybersecurity features, ensuring our customers have peace of mind.”
Residential packages are typically priced from £19.99 per month for a 75Mbps (symmetric speed) service, plus a £5 one-off activation fee on a 24-month minimum term, and rise up to £49.99 for their top 2000Mbps package (£65.99 after the first 24-months). New customers of their top 1Gbps and 2Gbps tiers will also benefit from an included £40 and £50 Amazon shopping voucher, respectively.