Future Proofed DarkLight® Internet

DarkLight is the last internet connection you’ll ever need to install for your premises.

It's really that simple. Built around a unique dark fibre network, DarkLight delivers ultrafast, reliable and completely flexible connectivity to schools and businesses. Every single line can currently support a fully symmetrical 10 Gbps speed - that's more than practically any organisation will need for years to come, and it's a number that's just going to go up over time.

That means that once DarkLight is installed, you'll always be able to get the level of connectivity you need, as our team can upgrade the speed you're receiving with absolutely no additional construction work.

Following a recent upgrade to our network, DarkLight's recently got even better - our speeds now start at an incredible 300 Mbps, at absolutely no extra cost to customers, while our market-leading prices now offer even more exceptional value for money, starting at the equivalent of just £299 plus VAT a month.

DarkLight has some major advantages for both schools and businesses - click through below to find out more, or get in touch with our team today at 0345 145 1234 to find out more about how DarkLight can benefit you!

Kala Sangam DarkLight

Built back in 1993 as a fantastic, accessible centre for exploring South Asian and intercultural arts, the Kala Sangam centre is a fantastic part of Bradford culture, with a huge programme of events and classes ranging from Punjabi dance and music classes to art exhibitions, major business conferences, classical Indian Bharatanatyam dance and far, far more.

With the Kala Sangam centre operating 24/7 and regularly hosting hundreds of attendees, it's important that the centre has an Internet connection that's able to cope with high demand - something we're particularly proud to be providing with our ultrafast DarkLight connectivity. Located just about 5 minutes from Kala Sangam, we're pleased to be supporting a truly local community centre with world-class connectivity.

DarkLight Speed Comparison

Wondering how the speeds DarkLight offers measure up in real-world situations? Click one of the buttons below for some demonstrations - keep in mind that these speeds are approximate, with several factors affecting file transfer speeds.

DarkLight - 10 Gbps
0.3 seconds
DarkLight - Gigabit
3.4 seconds
DarkLight - 300 Mbps
11.3 seconds
Average UK downloads (2016) - 28.9 Mbps
1 minute, 56 seconds
Average UK uploads (2016) - 3.7 Mbps
14 minutes

Approximate time to transfer 100 high quality photos (400 MB)

DarkLight - 10 Gbps
~0.3 seconds
DarkLight - Gigabit
~3.4 seconds
DarkLight - 300 Mbps
~11.3 seconds
Average UK downloads (2016) - 28.9 Mbps
~1 minute, 56 seconds
Average UK uploads (2016) - 3.7 Mbps
~14 minutes

Approximate time to transfer 100 high quality photos (400 MB)

DarkLight - 10 Gbps
~3.4 seconds
DarkLight - Gigabit
~34 seconds
DarkLight - 300 Mbps
~1 minute, 55 seconds
Average UK downloads (2016) - 28.9 Mbps
~19 minutes, 45 seconds
Average UK uploads (2016) - 3.7 Mbps
~2 hours, 23 minutes and 10 seconds

Approximate time to transfer an HD film (4 GB)

DarkLight - 10 Gbps
~43 seconds
DarkLight - Gigabit
~7 minutes, 9 seconds
DarkLight - 300 Mbps
~23 minutes, 51 seconds
Average UK downloads (2016) - 28.9 Mbps
~4 hours, 6 minutes and 50 seconds
Average UK uploads (2016) - 3.7 Mbps
~1 day, 5 hours, 49 minutes, 34 seconds

Approximate time to transfer a full Blu-Ray disc (50 GB)

DarkLight - 10 Gbps
~14 minutes, 40 seconds
DarkLight - Gigabit
~2 hours, 26 minutes and 36 seconds
DarkLight - 300 Mbps
~7 hours, 57 minutes and 13 seconds
Average UK downloads (2016) - 28.9 Mbps
~3 days, 12 hours and 15 minutes
Average UK uploads (2016) - 3.7 Mbps
~25 days, 10 hours and 50 minutes

Approximate time to transfer an terabyte (1000 GB)

Discover more about DarkLight Internet

In the DarkLight Cities where our ultrafast DarkLight service is currently available, our networks typically span most of the city, covering major business areas as well as the more remote locations where most schools are located.

Initially setting up DarkLight requires some construction, which can take quite some time depending on how far your premises are located from our fibre network. Right now, installing DarkLight costs £2500, but we're often able to offer customers a £2000 subsidy, bringing the installation cost down to just £500!

If you'd like to hear more about DarkLight, check availability or practically anything else, don't hesitate to get in touch with our expert team! You can reach us throughout extended business hours at any of the following addresses, or fill out the form below:

Telephone: 0345 145 1234 (Calls charged at local rates)
Fax: 01274 911855
Email: darklight@exa.net.uk
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