Grain, also known as Grain Connect, is a Carlisle-based provider with its own full fibre network in towns and cities across the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Midlands, including parts of Birmingham. Grain reported 300,000 premises covered in September 2026. Each home gets its own dedicated fibre, and the upload speed is the same as the download speed.
Grain promises no in-contract price rises, but most deals start with an introductory discount and then step up to a higher monthly price.
Our simple pick: Grain Full Fibre 500. Over the whole contract it costs only a little more than the 250Mb package.
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Grain packages on 18-month contracts
| Package | Average download / upload speed | Introductory price | Then | Standard price after contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fibre 250 | 250Mb / 250Mb | £11.99 for 3 months | £21.99 for 15 months | £27.99 |
| Full Fibre 500 | 500Mb / 500Mb | £14.99 for 3 months | £24.99 for 15 months | £44.99 |
| Full Fibre 1000 | 900Mb / 900Mb | £17.99 for 6 months | £27.99 for 12 months | £54.99 |
| Full Fibre 2000 | 2Gb / 2Gb | £19.99 for 6 months | £29.99 for 12 months | £42.99 |
No standard set-up fee. Prices for new customers, last confirmed in early October 2026. Full Fibre 2000 is available at selected homes only. Grain also offers 24-month deals.
Who Grain suits
- Homes on its network that want symmetrical speeds and no mid-contract rises.
- Gamers and home workers, who benefit from dedicated fibre and a fast upload.
- Anyone who will renew or switch promptly when the contract ends.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone likely to forget the end date. The standard price after the contract is much higher.
- Homes outside its network.
Price promise
Grain doesn’t raise prices during the contract, apart from the planned step up after the introductory period shown in the table.
Router and add-ons
Grain offers a router with free installation. Wi-Fi extenders, a phone service and a static IP address are available as add-ons.
Social tariff
Grain offers low-cost social tariffs to eligible customers. Ask Grain for the current speeds and prices.
FAQs
Does Grain raise prices mid-contract?
No, apart from the planned step after any introductory discount.
Is Grain symmetrical?
Yes. On every package, the upload speed is the same as the download speed.
Where is Grain available?
In towns and cities across the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Midlands. Check your exact address.
How long are Grain contracts?
Grain offers 18-month and 24-month contracts, with a rolling option at a higher price and set-up fee.