LS Networks
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Lightspeed Networks is a fiber optic network operator founded in 2005 that designs, builds, and operates carrier-grade fiber infrastructure across Oregon and Washington, serving over 134 communities across the Pacific Northwest. The company delivers dedicated business fiber internet, voice, Ethernet transport, wavelength services, managed IT services, and infrastructure solutions to businesses, carriers, ISPs, schools, healthcare organizations, and government agencies. Originally founded by five...
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Ideal Customer
- LS Networks targets a broad range from small local businesses to large multi-site enterprises, but their strongest sweet spot is mid-market to large organizations with physical footprints in Oregon or Washington — particularly in Tier 2 and rural markets like Yakima, Bend, Eugene, and Medford.
- Ideal verticals include healthcare systems, K-12 and higher education, local/state government, financial services, utilities, and carriers requiring wholesale transport.
Key Differentiators
- LS Networks positions itself as 'the largest, locally owned, fiber-optic network in the Pacific Northwest,' with a key differentiator being its purpose-built, owned-and-operated fiber infrastructure spanning 7,000+ route miles with deep rural penetration — enabling true end-to-end connectivity without relying on third-party last-mile leases, which they claim significantly improves reliability and latency compared to competitors.
- All services are backed by a 99.96% uptime SLA, 100% local Pacific Northwest support, and a locally staffed NOC, in contrast to national carriers that provide remote support.
Industries Served
- LS Networks explicitly serves businesses, government agencies, healthcare organizations, educational institutions (K-12 and higher education), carriers, ISPs, mobile operators, utilities, municipalities, data centers, and hyperscalers.
- They have a dedicated GEM (Government, Education, Medical) sales team and have completed notable projects such as building a custom fiber network for the Columbia Gorge Education Service District under the federal E-Rate Program, and providing connectivity to Bend Park and Recreation District.
Service Coverage
- LS Networks (Lightspeed Networks) is a regional Pacific Northwest provider serving 134 communities across Oregon, Washington, and Northern California.
- The company owns and operates over 7,000–7,500 route miles of fiber stretching from Washington State through Oregon into northern California, with connectivity to 750+ towers and points of presence in both metro and rural markets.
Partnerships
- LS Networks bundles GigaSpire BLAST systems as the hardware platform for their managed Wi-Fi offering included with every business fiber customer.
- Their Hosted Voice platform integrates with Microsoft Teams, enabling unified communications across the cloud phone system.
Company Size & Ownership
- LS Networks was founded in 2005 by a consortium of Oregon rural electric cooperatives, with employee counts estimated between 100–200 across various data sources (LinkedIn lists 51–200; Datanyze estimates ~150; LinkedIn structured data shows 104).
- Estimated annual revenue is approximately $44.9M–$55.4M based on ZoomInfo and Datanyze figures.
Compliance & Certifications
- No publicly documented SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP, or ISO 27001 certifications were found for LS Networks in available search results.
- As a CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) and interexchange carrier, LS Networks is subject to FCC regulatory requirements including CALEA and CPNI rules applicable to telecommunications providers.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 14, 2026
Offerings
11 offeringsAWS Direct Connect
Direct connectivity to Amazon Web Services listed as an available product interest for business customers. This service provides a dedicated network connection between a customer's location and AWS infrastructure.
Business Fiber Internet
Dedicated fiber internet service exclusively reserved for business customers, delivering fast and reliable connectivity across 134 communities in Oregon and Washington. The service is backed by a local network operations center with a 99.96% uptime guarantee and bandwidth not shared with other users.
Call Center Voice Solutions
Advanced voice services designed for call centers and high-volume users, featuring intelligent call routing, reporting, and analytics tools. These capabilities are built to support heavy call traffic and improve customer experience and operational efficiency.
Carrier Services
Wholesale carrier-grade connectivity services for national and international carriers, ISPs, and data centers looking to expand their network reach in the Pacific Northwest. Services include wavelength transport, dark fiber, and network interconnection options built on Lightspeed's 7,000-mile fiber network and 750+ tower infrastructure.
Ethernet Services
Business Ethernet transport services including E-LINE, E-LAN, NNI, and E-Access options for reliable data connectivity between locations. These services are listed as available offerings for businesses requiring dedicated, high-capacity data transport.
Hosted Voice Solutions
A cloud-based business phone system that moves communication infrastructure to the cloud for flexibility, reliability, and scalability. The platform includes voicemail-to-email delivery, SMS capabilities, Microsoft Teams integration, and is backed by a 99.96% uptime guarantee with local Pacific Northwest support.
Infrastructure Solutions
End-to-end fiber optic network planning, design, permitting, construction, and project management services for municipalities, hospitals, schools, enterprises, data centers, and hyperscalers. Services include strategic planning and feasibility, network architecture design, fiber optic fielding and design, design-build construction and installation, construction oversight, GIS and GPS mapping, right-of-way permitting, joint-use permitting, and operations and management of lit and dark fiber networks.
Lightspeed Control (Managed IT & Network Services)
An all-in-one managed service platform branded as Lightspeed Control that includes managed Wi-Fi using GigaSpire BLAST systems, network security, staff management tools, a self-service mobile app, and a customer Wi-Fi portal. The service is delivered on top of Lightspeed's business fiber internet and includes 99.96% uptime guarantee, proactive monitoring, and 100% local Pacific Northwest support.
SIP Trunking
High-quality, scalable phone lines delivered over IP at a lower cost than traditional phone lines, designed for businesses of any size. SIP Trunking ensures dependable voice performance and can support heavy call traffic environments.
Wavelength Services
Carrier-grade wavelength connectivity services designed for carriers, ISPs, and large enterprises requiring high-capacity optical transport across the Pacific Northwest. Wavelength services are part of Lightspeed Networks' wholesale and carrier offerings built on their 7,000-mile fiber network.
WiFi Service
Managed and unmanaged Wi-Fi service for businesses, listed as a distinct product offering available to customers in Oregon and Washington. Wi-Fi is also included as a component of the Lightspeed Control managed services bundle.
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