Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Lightning Fibre vs toob
Where Lightning Fibre and toob differ
| Compare |  Lightning Fibre |  toob |
|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 10,000Higher | 2,300 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 900 | 2,300Higher |
| Price from | £24 | £18Lower |
| Reference plan prices | Ultra Lightning 150Mb: GBP24 per month, 150Mb, 24 months | Ultra Lightning Plus 500Mb: GBP34 per month, 500Mb, 24 months | Hyper Lightning 1Gb: GBP39 per month, 900Mb avg, 24 months | home150: GBP 18/month, 150 Mbps, 24 months home900: GBP 23/month, 900 Mbps, 24 months home2300: GBP 29/month, 2300 Mbps, 24 months |
| Setup fee | £0 to £150 | £0 |
| Price after contract | £34 to £49 | £26 to £37Lower |
| Mid-contract price rises | No price rise during contract term | GBP 2 annual increase each April from 2026 |
| Router | 10Gbps Modem and WiFi 6 Mesh Router Included | Linksys Wi-Fi 7 router included |
| Address checker | https://portal.lightningfibre.co.uk/getbroadband | https://www.toob.co.uk/home/residential-order/ |
| Exit fee terms | Not confirmed | Early termination: monthly fee minus GBP 7 x remaining full months |
Same on both: Static IP (Yes), Social tariff (Yes), Markets (GB).
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Key differences
- toob scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Top download speed (Mbps) is higher at Lightning Fibre: 10,000 vs 2,300.
- Upload speed (Mbps) is higher at toob: 2,300 vs 900.
- Price from is lower at toob: £18 vs £24.
- Price after contract is lower at toob: £26 to £37 vs £34 to £49.
- Support channels: only Lightning Fibre offers Email.
- Support channels: only toob offers Chat.
Our verdict on each
Lightning Fibre
Lightning Fibre suits UK households wanting full fibre, high upload speeds and no in-term price rise. Entry pricing starts at £24 with rank 61, and a modem plus mesh router come as standard. Renewal pricing needs weighing before you commit.
toob
toob suits UK households that want full fibre with uploads matching downloads, and it sits 5 of 36 brands on the monthly price kept after the term ends. The trade-off is the annual increase each April, so the later bill sits well above the opening figure.
Score breakdown
| Area | Lightning Fibre | toob |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2Entry pricing starts at £24 and setup fees run £0 to £150, with rank 61 on entry price. | 9.7HigherEntry at £18 a month, no setup fee, and a renewal band of £26 to £37 sit well inside the field. |
| Offer | 9.1Max download of 10,000 Mbps, upload of 900 Mbps, a modem and mesh router included, and rank 1 on speed. | 9.2HigherFull fibre at 2,300 Mbps down and 2,300 Mbps up, plus a social tariff and a static IP. |
Which one suits you
Pick Lightning Fibre if top download speed (mbps) matter most.
Pick toob if cost, upload speed (mbps), price from, and price after contract matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | Lightning Fibre | toob |
|---|---|---|
| Broadband providers | 45 of 124 | 30 of 124 |
| Full fibre providers | 31 of 107 | 18 of 107 |
| Broadband without a long contract | 20 of 46 | 11 of 46 |
How the counts compare
| Fact | Lightning Fibre | toob |
|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 10,000 | 2,300 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 900 | 2,300 |
| Price from | £24 | £18 |
| Setup fee | £0 to £150 | £0 |
| Price after contract | £34 to £49 | £26 to £37 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Lightning Fibre | toob |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fttp | Fttp |
| Contract length | 1, 12, 24 | 1, 12, 24 |
| Legal entity | LF Holdco2 Ltd t/a Lightning Fibre | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Phone, Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Lightning Fibre | toob | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 10,000highest quarter | 2,300above the median | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 900at the median | 2,300highest quarter | 900 |
| Price from | £24above the median | £18lowest quarter | £23.97 |
| Setup fee | £0 to £150at the median | £0at the median | £0 |
| Price after contract | £34 to £49below the median | £26 to £37lowest quarter | £37 |
Median across 116 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Lightning Fibre
Pros
- Max download of 10,000 Mbps and upload of 900 Mbps put it at rank 28 on upload, ahead of most full fibre rivals.
- No price rise during the contract term, so the £24 entry price holds for the whole term.
- Setup fees run £0 to £150, and rank 1 on setup fee puts it at the top of the field.
Cons
- Renewal pricing after the contract climbs to £34 to £49, ranking 14 on post contract price.
- Plan terms run 1, 12 and 24, so the longer options tie you in for a long stretch.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre only, with no live chat listed.
toob
Pros
- Setup is free, and toob sits 1 of 86 on the setup fee ranking.
- Upload speed of 2,300 Mbps puts toob at 10 of 46 on the upload table.
- Once the term ends, bills of £26 to £37 place toob at 5 of 36 brands.
Cons
- The £18 entry is introductory: the terms add an annual increase each April, so the later bill is higher.
- Coverage is GB only, and the service runs on fttp, so a full fibre build has to reach your address.
- Early termination charges apply, worked out as the monthly fee less a set amount for each remaining full month.
Who each suits
Lightning Fibre
Who it suits
- Households already inside Lightning Fibre's build area who want symmetrical fibre speeds
- Anyone sending large uploads for work, streaming or backups, given the 900 Mbps figure
- Buyers who want the price held flat through the term and a router in the box
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want short terms, since plan terms run 1, 12 and 24
- Anyone outside GB, where the service does not reach
- Households priced purely on renewal cost, where post contract pricing sits at £34 to £49
toob
Who it suits
- Households in the UK on a full fibre line that want uploads as quick as downloads, at 2,300 Mbps.
- Anyone who wants a static IP and a Linksys Wi-Fi 7 router included without buying extra kit.
- Households that qualify for the social tariff.
Who should look elsewhere
- People outside GB: EarthLink lists 5G and satellite as well as fibre: fttp, 5G and satellite.
- Buyers chasing the highest headline speed: Abissnet is listed at 10,000 Mbps against 2,300 Mbps here.
- Shoppers who want cable in the mix: Astound lists it alongside fibre: cable and fttp.
Current offers
toob
Current offer
First period offer
2300 Mbps for GBP 29 a month on 24 months: GBP 29/month
New customers only, 24-month contract, varies by location
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Bonus
Up to 9 months free broadband: up to GBP 207 bill credit
New 24-month home900 customers in contract elsewhere; evidence within 21 days
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Lightning Fibre | toob |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Lightning Fibre
What does Lightning Fibre cost to start?+
Entry pricing starts at £24, and that is the introductory rate for a fixed term rather than a permanent price. Setup fees run £0 to £150 depending on the line. After the term, prices move to £34 to £49, so budget for that step when comparing against cheaper rivals.
How fast is Lightning Fibre?+
Max download reaches 10,000 Mbps and upload runs at 900 Mbps, which is close to symmetric and good for large uploads. That download figure places Lightning Fibre at rank 1 of 114 brands, and upload ranks 28.
toob
What does toob cost to get started?+
The entry plan starts at £18 a month, and the setup fee is £0, so nothing is added to the opening invoice. Available contract lengths are 1, 12 and 24 months, so a short term and a long one both sit on the same list.
What will I pay once the contract ends?+
After the initial term the monthly bill moves to £26 to £37, depending on the plan you pick. That places toob at 5 of 36 brands on the price you keep, among the stronger positions on this measure. Ask for the renewal rate in writing before you sign.
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