We’ve said it many times and we’ll say it again... Having a solid internet connection is a non-negotiable now, especially as we’re using it every day for work and personal use too. However, in the more rural areas or smaller communities it’s not always that straight forward. That’s where Altnet internet providers step in to save the day.
What exactly is an Altnet ISP?
An Altnet ISP is an internet service provider that normally operates in the regions where the big providers don’t necessarily connect. They’re key to providing a connection in the towns that are a little harder to reach. So, they’ll use alternative methods such as community broadband to deliver a solid internet service.
But, why choose an Altnet over the big broadband providers?
• Personal customer service only: It’s all about the personal touch and knowing that there’s someone on the other end of the phone that actually cares to sort your internet problem out. Got a question? Need a hand? You’ve got a real, Customer Support human only a few rings away, rather than getting stuck in a chatbot loophole.
• Faster and more reliable connection
With an Altnet, they won’t force down a one-size-fits all solution. Instead, they’ll figure out what you actually need in order for your connection to work. With community broadband, your internet is delivered in a slightly different way, for example, a network of local antennas, rather than relying on the typical traditional cable or a phone line. Pst, Lit Fibre is up to 18x faster than the UK average connection... We had to throw that one in there!
• Supporting your local businesses
By choosing an Altnet ISP, you're not just getting internet, but you're also supporting a local business, which means the world. These internet wizards are often your neighbours and you might even know some of the people working there. Your support really makes them thrive and helps make a difference.
• Better prices for all
We’ve saved the best till last... Typically choosing an Altnet usually works out better for your bank account because they don’t inflate their prices like the big names sometimes do. Plus, with Lit Fibre you’ve got absolutely no mid-contract price hikes, so you can rest easy with better internet for a better price.