Full fibre has stopped being a premium product. In much of the UK, a 150Mb full fibre plan now costs about the same as the part fibre package it replaces, and gigabit speeds are available for a few pounds more. The main differences between deals are now upload speed, the size of the yearly price rise and any reward that comes with them.
Our simple pick for most homes is Vodafone Full Fibre 150. It’s one of the lowest priced full fibre plans from a major provider, it comes with a voucher, and 150Mb comfortably covers a typical family. If you live in an apartment block wired by Hyperoptic, its plans give you an upload speed that is the same as the download speed for a similar price. For gigabit speeds, EE and Plusnet currently offer 900Mb for less than many providers charge for 500Mb.
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Best full fibre broadband deals this month
| Deal | Avg speed (download / upload) | Monthly price |
|---|---|---|
| Hyperoptic 500Mb 24 month contract | 527Mb / 523Mb | £20.00 |
| Vodafone Full Fibre 150 24 month contract | 150Mb / 27Mb | £21.00 |
| BT Full Fibre 150 24 month contract | 150Mb / 30Mb | £23.99 |
| Sky Full Fibre 150 24 month contract | 150Mb | £24.00 |
| TalkTalk Full Fibre 150 24 month contract | 150Mb | £25.00 |
| Plusnet Full Fibre 900 24 month contract | 900Mb / 115Mb | £26.99 |
| Sky Full Fibre Gigafast 24 month contract | 1Gb / 92Mb | £29.00 |
For yearly price rises and the prices you pay after your contract ends, see our broadband price rises guide.
Is full fibre available at your address?
More than eight in ten UK homes can now order full fibre, but coverage still varies from one street to the next, and smaller networks often reach roads the big names don’t. Enter your postcode in our broadband checker to see every full fibre network at your home.
If full fibre hasn’t reached you yet, Virgin Media’s cable network gives similar download speeds in many areas, with packages up to Gig1 and Gig2. Where neither is available, 5G home broadband may beat a slow copper line.
Choosing your speed
| Package | Suits |
|---|---|
| 150Mb | Most homes of up to four people streaming, working and gaming |
| 500Mb | Busy homes with several 4K streams and large downloads at the same time |
| 900Mb and above | Large households, heavy gamers and anyone moving big files for work |
Faster plans can cost surprisingly little more, but most families won’t notice the difference above 150Mb. Our guide to what broadband speed you need helps you pick the right level.
Upload speeds
Most full fibre deals on the Openreach and CityFibre networks come with upload speeds well below their download speeds, as the table shows. That’s fine for streaming and browsing, but it matters if you work from home with large files, back up photos to the cloud or stream yourself online.
Several altnets sell plans where the upload speed is the same as the download speed, including Hyperoptic, YouFibre, Community Fibre, Trooli and Gigaclear. If one of them reaches your home, it’s worth comparing before you choose a national provider.
Full fibre with fixed prices
Most providers add a fixed amount to your bill every spring. A few keep the price the same for the whole contract, including Zen, YouFibre, Rebel Internet and Connect Fibre. A fixed price deal can work out cheaper over two years even if its starting price is higher, so compare the total cost of the contract. Our cheap broadband deals page explains how to work that out.
Getting full fibre installed
If your home hasn’t had full fibre before, an engineer runs a new fibre cable to the house and fits a small box inside, which your router plugs into. It usually takes a few hours. Renters should ask the landlord first, and people in flats may need the building owner’s permission before a network can be installed. Our guide to full fibre vs fibre explains what happens on the day.
Switching from your current provider is simple even if the new one uses a different network. Under One Touch Switch, the provider you’re joining arranges everything, as our switching guide explains. If you’re still in contract, some providers, including Hyperoptic, pay part of your exit fee.
Home phone on full fibre
Full fibre doesn’t use a copper phone line, so most full fibre deals are broadband only. If you want a landline, providers add it as a digital service over your broadband. Compare bundles with calls on our broadband and phone deals page, and read about the landline switch off if you rely on a home phone.
FAQs
What is the cheapest full fibre broadband deal?
On this page, Hyperoptic’s 150Mb plan has the lowest monthly price where its network is available. Among the national providers, Vodafone Full Fibre 150 is currently the cheapest.
Is full fibre worth paying for?
Usually, yes. Full fibre gives faster, more consistent speeds than part fibre, especially in the evening, and it often costs the same or only a little more.
Which full fibre provider is best?
It depends on what matters to you. Vodafone is strong on price, Plusnet on customer service, EE and Plusnet on gigabit value, and altnets such as Hyperoptic on upload speed. Our best broadband page compares the main picks.
Can I keep my phone number when I move to full fibre?
Yes, in almost every case. Ask your new provider to transfer it when you order a home phone service.
How long does it take to switch to full fibre?
Usually about two weeks from your order, including the engineer visit. It can take longer if new cabling is needed outside your home.
Do full fibre prices go up during the contract?
With most providers, yes, by a fixed amount each spring. Zen, YouFibre, Rebel Internet and Connect Fibre keep their prices fixed for the contract.