Lodestar Networks

Building Britain’s first open source, community run communications network. VoLTE, SMS, data and voice, built independently. AS218388. #FreeTheSpectrum

[Lodestar Networks @LSNetworks_UK]

Small independent networks bring competition, local coverage and resilience. This Budget had nothing for any of it.

No matter who’s in government, small businesses always get shafted with barely any support.

9/9

[Lodestar Networks @LSNetworks_UK]

The headline small business measure is a rates relief rise for retail, hospitality and leisure only. Run a network, or pretty much any business that isn't on the high street, and it does nothing for you.

2/9

[Lodestar Networks @LSNetworks_UK]

Let loss-making start-ups cash in capital allowances the way R&D credits are paid out. New networks buy kit long before they make a profit. And smooth the VAT cliff at £90k so growing past it doesn't mean adding 20% to bills overnight.

8/9

[Lodestar Networks @LSNetworks_UK]

We've been through the Budget. For small independent networks like ours, there's nothing in it. No grants, no help with power costs, no rates relief, nothing aimed at getting new operators off the ground.

#Budget2026

1/9

[HM Treasury @hmtreasury]

The 2026 Budget is here.

Supporting families.

Backing businesses.

Investing in Britain's future.

Strengthening our security.

Read the Budget in full.

https://t.co/O5NWNZCBJ9

[Lodestar Networks @LSNetworks_UK]

@Andrewislington Thought about trying ours?

https://t.co/5SroObqhb9

[Lodestar Networks @LSNetworks_UK]

@stevecoatesnet Yes by the end of this year we plan to have IPv6 support 😊

[Lodestar Networks @LSNetworks_UK]

Some other L2TP providers: "That'll be £10, and mind your data."

Us: "From £3.50, and go nuts."

15 signups and counting. Over 50% cheaper than some, no data caps and wider device support😉

https://t.co/UYs0Jsj0Ev

[Lodestar Networks @LSNetworks_UK]

Feel free to join our discord server 😊

https://t.co/G5kIYQKHdZ

[Lodestar Networks @LSNetworks_UK]

@lewiswild57 https://t.co/G5kIYQKHdZ

[Lodestar Networks @LSNetworks_UK]

Our Ookla Speedtest server is now live!

[Lodestar Networks @LSNetworks_UK]

Our L2TP service is now ready for ordering!

https://t.co/Niw9iEqbzN

[Lodestar Networks @LSNetworks_UK]

Big step for Lodestar Networks: we're soon peering at LONAP. Combined with our existing links, that takes our core network to around 11Gbps of capacity, built to stay fast and future-proof for a long time to come.

[Mark Jackson @ispreview]

Spectrum Policy Forum calls on Ofcom to improve access to UK mobile spectrum - ISPreview UK https://t.co/4rO3p4gscZ #ispreview

[Lodestar Networks @LSNetworks_UK]

In less than a week, TowerPulse has mapped over 1100 cells and recorded over 380,000 observations!

[Lodestar Networks @LSNetworks_UK]

We are happy to announce we have developed our own network site mapping and field testing all built in one app, called TowerPulse.

It includes things like average speeds for sites tested, bands, etc.

Download it here: https://t.co/J9LldQJVXn

[Lodestar Networks @LSNetworks_UK]

Lodestar Networks October update! https://t.co/jZOuVDWhV8