Community Fibre 150Mbps delivers an average download speed of 150Mbps and an average upload speed of 150Mbps over Community Fibre’s own full fibre network in London. Uploads are as fast as downloads, so sending a large file takes a fraction of the time it does on BT, Sky or Vodafone 150Mbps plans on Openreach, which offer uploads of 27Mbps to 31Mbps.
The package comfortably supports a home of two to four people streaming, working and gaming at once. Its weak point is large downloads. A 100GB game takes almost an hour and a half, and two people downloading at the same time split the 150Mbps between them.
Value is the bigger question. On Community Fibre’s own website, the next speed up is 500Mbps, and on a 24 month contract it costs only slightly more each month. With our current deals, the 500Mbps plan actually costs less. Choose 150Mbps for its 12 month or 18 month options; if you can commit for two years, 500Mbps is the better buy.
Plan details
| Detail | Community Fibre 150Mbps |
|---|---|
| Average download / average upload speed | 150Mbps / 150Mbps |
| Expected Wi-Fi speed | 150Mbps in the same room as the router |
| Network | Community Fibre full fibre |
| Router | Linksys MX20 with Wi-Fi 6 and three Gigabit Ethernet ports |
| Contract options | 12 or 24 months or 18 months |
| Installation | Free installation, no setup fee |
| Usage | Unlimited, with no traffic management |
| Price changes | £3 a month each April; £4 a month when the contract ends |
| Optional extras | Calls, Community Fibre TV and Norton 360 Premium |
| Premium WiFi | Not available on this speed |
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| A 10GB backup uploads in under nine minutes. | Our current 500Mbps deal costs less each month. |
| Six 4K streams can run at once. | A 100GB game takes almost 90 minutes to download. |
| Same router as the 500Mbps plan. | No Premium WiFi option at this speed. |
| Available on a 12 month contract. | The 12 month price is much higher than the 24 month price. |
Speeds and everyday use
Community Fibre’s 150Mbps figure is measured on a wired connection to its router. It is the same in both directions, so busy uploads do not eat into the bandwidth used by calls and streams.
The table uses the bandwidth that each service asks for. It shows how much the connection can support at the same time, rather than how many devices you can connect.
| Activity | Community Fibre 150Mbps |
|---|---|
| 4K streaming | Six Netflix 4K streams at 15Mbps each use 90Mbps, leaving 60Mbps for everything else. |
| HD streaming | Ten Netflix HD streams at 5Mbps each use 50Mbps. |
| Video calls | Five 1080p Zoom calls use 15Mbps download and 19Mbps upload, leaving 131Mbps of upload bandwidth. |
| Online multiplayer | Eight players at Xbox’s recommended 3Mbps download and 0.5Mbps upload use 24Mbps and 4Mbps. |
| Cloud gaming | Two GeForce NOW 4K sessions at 45Mbps each use 90Mbps; five Xbox Cloud Gaming sessions at 20Mbps each use 100Mbps. |
| Busy evening | Two 4K streams, two Zoom calls and two online gamers use 42Mbps download and 8.6Mbps upload, leaving 108Mbps for a game download. |
These are calculations at the full average speed. Wi-Fi signal, the device and the server at the other end can all slow a connection down. If you are unsure how much speed your household uses, our guide to choosing the right broadband speed breaks it down by activity.
Transfer times
| Task | Community Fibre 150Mbps | Community Fibre 500Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| Download a 4GB HD film | 3 minutes 33 seconds | 1 minute 4 seconds |
| Download a 50GB game | 44 minutes | 13 minutes |
| Download a 100GB game | 1 hour 29 minutes | 27 minutes |
| Upload a 4GB 4K video | 3 minutes 33 seconds | 1 minute 4 seconds |
| Upload a 10GB backup | 8 minutes 53 seconds | 2 minutes 40 seconds |
Times use decimal file sizes and the full average speed. The upload rows show where this plan pulls clear of Openreach rivals: a backup that ties up a 30Mbps upload for three quarters of an hour is done here in less than nine minutes.
Speed promise and 30 day guarantee
Community Fibre quotes 150Mbps as the average speed for a single device plugged into its router with an Ethernet cable. It says its London network has stayed up more than 99.9% of the time since March 2022, with no peak-time slowdowns. Both are provider claims.
Its package page does not set out a separate minimum speed guarantee for this plan, so check the speed figures in your contract summary before you order. A wired broadband speed test is the fairest way to measure the line itself.
The 30 day satisfaction guarantee starts once installation is complete. If you are unhappy within that period, you can leave without cancellation fees and return the equipment as instructed. After 30 days, early exit charges apply for the rest of the minimum term.
Router and Wi-Fi
The plan comes with the Linksys MX20, a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router. Its Gigabit Ethernet ports are far faster than the package, so a wired computer or console gets the full 150Mbps.
Community Fibre expects Wi-Fi to reach 150Mbps in the same room as the router. Further away, thick internal walls and distance reduce that figure. The MX20 works with compatible Linksys Intelligent Mesh units, and our Community Fibre router comparison covers each model in detail. For larger homes, our guide to mesh systems and Wi-Fi extenders explains how to fill weak spots.
Home phone and TV
No landline is included. The Calls add-on provides unlimited calls to UK landlines and mobiles through the router, so it stops working in a power cut. Our digital landline guide explains what that means for alarms and other equipment that uses a phone line.
Community Fibre TV adds live channels, streaming apps and more than 300 cloud games played with an included gamepad. A 4K TV stream uses only a small share of the 150Mbps, so adding TV is no reason to move to a faster plan.
Community Fibre 150Mbps for gaming
Speed has little effect on how responsive an online match feels. Latency does, and full fibre has a clear edge over cable here. Choosing 500Mbps does not lower ping; it only shortens game downloads.
| Gaming measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Community Fibre typical ping (provider claim) | Under 5ms |
| Full fibre median latency in Ofcom tests | 4.9ms to 7.3ms |
| Virgin Media cable median latency in Ofcom tests | 12.5ms to 14.8ms |
| Players online at once (Xbox recommended speeds) | Eight use 24Mbps download and 4Mbps upload |
| 50GB game download | 44 minutes |
| 150GB game library restore | 2 hours 13 minutes |
Ofcom’s figures are medians to test servers, not in-game ping, which also depends on the server location. Connect your console or PC by Ethernet and pause big downloads during a match.
New customers are placed behind CGNAT, which can block hosting your own game server. Joining online games works normally. Our gaming broadband deals page compares faster options if regular large downloads matter more to you.
Is Community Fibre 150Mbps any good?
Yes, for a small household that wants a shorter contract. Its upload speed is unmatched by any 150Mbps plan on Openreach, and it copes easily with streaming, calls and gaming at once.
On a 24 month term, though, it is hard to recommend over 500Mbps. The faster plan costs little or nothing extra and keeps the same router. If you receive Universal Credit or certain other benefits, Community Fibre Essential is a cheaper route onto the same network.
Alternatives to consider
These five plans from five providers offer similar download speeds. Uploads, contract terms and extras vary.
| Alternative | Average download / average upload speed | Reason to compare |
|---|---|---|
| Hyperoptic 150Mb Superfast | 158Mbps / 157Mbps | Uploads as fast as downloads, plus a 1 month rolling option in wired buildings. |
| Vodafone Full Fibre 150 | 150Mbps / 27Mbps on Openreach; 150Mbps / 150Mbps on CityFibre or Community Fibre | Vodafone’s router and support, sometimes on the same network. |
| BT Full Fibre 150 | 150Mbps / 30Mbps | A 100Mbps minimum under BT’s Stay Fast Guarantee, with TV options. |
| Sky Full Fibre 150 | 150Mbps / 31Mbps | Sky TV on the same bill. |
| Virgin Media M125 | 132Mbps / 20Mbps | Reaches many London homes Community Fibre does not. |
Not sure which networks reach your door? Check your postcode before comparing prices, or see wider full fibre offers from other providers.
Community Fibre 150Mbps FAQs
Will Community Fibre pay my exit fees if I switch to the 150Mbps plan?
It offers up to £300 in bill credit towards early exit fees on eligible packages bought through eligible sales channels. Send a PDF of your old provider’s final bill within 30 days of activation. Claims are reviewed after 60 days, and the credit is paid onto your account, not as cash. It cannot be combined with other switching incentives such as free months or cashback, so confirm eligibility before ordering. Our guide to leaving a broadband contract early explains how exit fees are worked out.
Can I upgrade from 150Mbps to 500Mbps later?
Yes. Community Fibre charges nothing upfront for a speed upgrade, and the new price shows on your next bill. However, new customer prices no longer apply once your 30 day cooling-off period has passed, so an upgrade later usually costs more than choosing 500Mbps at the start.
Why does a Wi-Fi speed test show less than 150Mbps?
The 150Mbps figure is for a wired device, and Wi-Fi drops with distance and walls. Many download apps also show megabytes rather than megabits: 150Mbps equals 18.75MB per second, so a reading close to that means the line is performing normally.
Is the double speed offer still available on the 150Mbps plan?
No. Between 23 September and 14 October 2026, new 24 month orders received double the speed at the same price, so the 150Mbps price bought 300Mbps. That offer has closed, and new orders now get 150Mbps.
Can I add Premium WiFi to Community Fibre 150Mbps?
No. Premium WiFi, with its whole home coverage guarantee and priority support, is only offered on the 1Gbps, 2.5Gbps and 5Gbps packages. On 150Mbps, you can add compatible Linksys mesh units yourself to extend coverage.