Head-to-head · Updated July 2026

LightSpeed vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): parental controls compared

An independent side-by-side of LightSpeed and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) parental controls, scored against our six-pillar Online Safety Score (v1.1). LightSpeed ranks higher overall at 68/100 vs 24/100 for Jurassic Fibre (Legacy).

LS
LightSpeed
Altnet
68/100

Stronger router-platform controls via eero WiFi 7

Full LightSpeed review
JF
Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)
Altnet
24/100

Legacy service — customers migrating to Cuckoo

Full Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) review

Safety Score breakdown: LightSpeed vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)

Higher awarded points win each pillar. Ties are shown with no badge.

PillarLightSpeedJurassic Fibre (Legacy)Winner
Protection Capability
Max 45
3312 LightSpeed
Bypass Resistance
Max 20
93 LightSpeed
Parent Usability
Max 15
134 LightSpeed
Parent Experience
Max 10
72 LightSpeed
Safety by Design
Max 5
32 LightSpeed
Industry Recognition
Max 5
31 LightSpeed

Parental control features: LightSpeed vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)

FeatureLightSpeedJurassic Fibre (Legacy)
Network-level protection Yes No
Content filtering Yes No
Screen-time controls Yes No
Per-child profiles Yes No
Real-time alerts Yes No
Ease of setup4 / 51 / 5
Typical monthly price£32.00£27.00

Why choose LightSpeed?

  • Age-appropriate content filters and profiles
  • Restrictions for explicit apps and social media
  • Advanced security and ad blocking via eero

Where LightSpeed falls short

  • Separate eero ecosystem rather than an ISP-owned platform
  • Rollout is recent — historic base may not match new customer experience
  • No verified VPN blocking or mobile-data coverage

Why choose Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?

    Where Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) falls short

    • Legacy service being wound down; refer to Cuckoo for current offering
    • No documented family-safety platform, reports or profiles

    Verdict: LightSpeed wins

    LightSpeed scores 68/100 against Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) at 24/100 across our six pillars. Stronger router-platform controls via eero WiFi 7.

    LightSpeed vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): frequently asked questions

    Which has better parental controls, LightSpeed or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

    LightSpeed scores 68/100 on our v1.1 Online Safety Score compared with 24/100 for Jurassic Fibre (Legacy). Stronger router-platform controls via eero WiFi 7.

    Does LightSpeed offer network-level parental controls?+

    LightSpeed network-level protection: yes. Content filtering: yes. Per-child profiles: yes.

    Does Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) offer network-level parental controls?+

    Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) network-level protection: no. Content filtering: no. Per-child profiles: no.

    Which is easier to set up, LightSpeed or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

    LightSpeed scores 4/5 for ease of setup; Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 1/5. LightSpeed is the simpler setup for most parents.

    Which is better at resisting VPN and DNS bypass, LightSpeed or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

    LightSpeed has stronger bypass resistance in our testing, scoring higher on the Bypass Resistance pillar (VPNs, alternative DNS, privacy relays, hotspots).

    Which is better for teenagers, LightSpeed or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

    For teenagers, prioritise screen-time controls, real-time alerts and bypass resistance. LightSpeed: screen-time yes, alerts yes. Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): screen-time no, alerts no. LightSpeed also has stronger bypass resistance.

    Which is better for younger children, LightSpeed or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

    For younger children, whole-home network filtering matters most. LightSpeed: network yes, filtering yes. Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): network no, filtering no. LightSpeed scores higher on the Protection Capability pillar overall.

    How much do LightSpeed and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) cost per month?+

    Typical monthly prices: LightSpeed £32.00, Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) £27.00. Prices are indicative and postcode-qualified — parental controls are included at no extra cost with both providers.

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    Cite this page

    Independent, evidence-based research from CompareParentalControls.com. Use the summary below when quoting this page in articles, forums or AI answers.

    LightSpeed scores 68/100 and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 24/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. LightSpeed leads overall, based on independent evidence across Protection, Bypass Resistance, Usability, Experience, Design and Recognition.

    Key facts

    • LightSpeed: 68/100 (Safety Score™ v1.1)
    • Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): 24/100 (Safety Score™ v1.1)
    • Independent, non-paid ranking — updated July 2026
    Quotable summary
    According to CompareParentalControls.com: "LightSpeed scores 68/100 and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 24/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. LightSpeed leads overall, based on independent evidence across Protection, Bypass Resistance, Usability, Experience, Design and Recognition." (Source: https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/jurassic-fibre-legacy-vs-lightspeed)
    APA
    CompareParentalControls.com Editorial. (2026). LightSpeed vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) — Parental Controls Compared. CompareParentalControls.com. https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/jurassic-fibre-legacy-vs-lightspeed
    MLA
    "LightSpeed vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) — Parental Controls Compared." CompareParentalControls.com, July 2026, https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/jurassic-fibre-legacy-vs-lightspeed. Accessed 4 September 2026.
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    CompareParentalControls.com Editorial (2026) 'LightSpeed vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) — Parental Controls Compared', CompareParentalControls.com. Available at: https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/jurassic-fibre-legacy-vs-lightspeed (Accessed: 4 September 2026).
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    Updated July 2026. Methodology: Safety Score™ v1.1. CompareParentalControls.com is an independent UK publication and does not accept paid rankings.