Plusnet Full Fibre 150 is a step up from the 74Mb package for homes where someone regularly downloads a game or work files while others are online. It offers a 149Mbps average download speed and a 30Mbps average upload speed. That suits a household of two to four people who share the connection for streaming, gaming and video calls. Frequent large backups or several big downloads at once make a stronger case for Full Fibre 300.
Plan details
| Feature | Plusnet Full Fibre 150 |
|---|---|
| Average download speed / average upload speed | 149Mbps / 30Mbps |
| Minimum guaranteed download speed | 80Mbps |
| Network | Openreach fibre to the premises (FTTP) |
| Router | Plusnet Hub Two, dual-band Wi-Fi 5 |
| Setup | Free |
| Scheduled price rise | £4 a month each 31 March |
| Service | Broadband only |
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Large downloads take nearly half as long as on Full Fibre 74. | The 30Mbps average upload speed slows large cloud backups. |
| The average upload speed is 50% higher than on Virgin Media M125. | The current deal ties you in for 24 months. |
| The current Reward Card can make it cheaper overall than Full Fibre 74. | You need a separate service to keep using a home phone. |
What you can do with Full Fibre 150 speeds
The difference from Full Fibre 74 shows up when a large download competes with everything else. Calls and viewing use a fraction of the line on their own. A game store or backup app can use all the bandwidth you leave available to it.
| Activity | Example | Bandwidth or transfer time |
|---|---|---|
| Two people working from home | Two 1080p Zoom calls and a cloud backup capped at 15Mbps | 6Mbps of download bandwidth and 22.6Mbps of upload bandwidth in use |
| Two people downloading files | Limit each download to 55Mbps | 110Mbps in use, leaving 35Mbps of download bandwidth |
| Sending a 4GB project | Transfer at the plan’s 30Mbps average upload speed | About 17 minutes 47 seconds, or 10 minutes 40 seconds at Full Fibre 300’s 50Mbps average upload speed |
These are bandwidth budgets and calculated transfer times. File transfers use decimal gigabytes and assume the server and device can keep up.
Plusnet Hub Two router
The Plusnet Hub Two has three Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired devices and a separate port for the Openreach fibre box. Its 5GHz band uses Wi-Fi 5. A compatible laptop close to the hub can use the full speed of the plan. A desktop or console connected through a 100Mbps switch will fall short of 149Mbps even if the broadband line is working normally.
If a wired computer gets the expected speed but a device in another room struggles, check Wi-Fi coverage before paying for a faster package. A mesh system can help where walls weaken the signal.
Switching to Plusnet Full Fibre 150
If your home already has a working, compatible Openreach fibre box, Plusnet can usually activate the service remotely. For a first installation, an Openreach engineer runs fibre into your home and fits an optical network terminal (ONT) near a power socket. The visit usually takes a couple of hours, and an adult aged 18 or over needs to be there.
Plusnet can manage a switch from another broadband provider at the same address through One Touch Switch. Full Fibre 150 comes without a phone service. If you want to keep your landline number, ask a separate phone provider how to time the transfer before you order broadband. If your landline connects to a personal alarm, check with the alarm provider before changing service.
Plusnet Full Fibre 150 for gaming
The biggest difference between Full Fibre 150 and a faster Plusnet plan is how long you wait to install a game or update.
| Download size | Performance |
|---|---|
| 25GB update | 22 min 59 sec |
| 60GB game | 55 min 10 sec |
| 100GB game | 1 hr 31 min 57 sec |
Ofcom’s March 2023 tests recorded a median average download speed of 149Mbps and median latency of 7.3ms on BT’s former 145Mbps full fibre package. In the same tests, Plusnet’s 66Mbps part-fibre service recorded 10.1ms and Virgin Media’s 132Mbps cable service recorded 13.5ms.
| Broadband Plan | Median average download speed | Median latency |
|---|---|---|
| BT 145Mbps full fibre | 149Mbps | 7.3ms |
| Plusnet 66Mbps part-fibre | — | 10.1ms |
| Virgin Media 132Mbps | — | 13.5ms |
Plusnet Full Fibre 150 for streaming
Three TVs can stream Netflix in 4K at the same time on Full Fibre 150. Allow 45Mbps in total for those streams. That leaves 100Mbps for other devices at the plan’s 149Mbps average download speed.
A large game download can still cause buffering if it uses most of the connection. At 149Mbps, capping the download at 80Mbps leaves 20Mbps spare while all three TVs are streaming.
Is Plusnet Full Fibre 150 any good?
Full Fibre 150 makes sense if Full Fibre 74 would leave you waiting too long for files or force you to schedule downloads for when the rest of the home is offline. If viewing and calls are the busiest things you do, 74 can still be enough.
Under the current Plusnet full fibre offers, using the full Reward Card value brings the overall cost of 150 below 74 despite the higher monthly bill.
Full Fibre 300 is worth comparing if you install large games regularly. A 100GB download takes about 44 minutes 27 seconds at its 300Mbps average download speed, less than half the calculated time on 150. It also offers a 50Mbps average upload speed, which saves time if you send large folders every week.
Alternatives to Plusnet Full Fibre 150
| Alternative | Average download speed / average upload speed | Reason to compare |
|---|---|---|
| BT Full Fibre 150 | 150Mbps / 30Mbps | Near-identical speeds on Openreach, with home phone and TV options. |
| Sky Full Fibre 150 | 150Mbps / 27Mbps on Openreach. Check the upload estimate on CityFibre | Compare the complete cost if you want Sky Stream or a home phone. |
| Vodafone Full Fibre 150 | 150Mbps / 27Mbps on Openreach or 150Mbps / 150Mbps on CityFibre or Community Fibre | Check which network serves your address if upload speed matters. |
| Virgin Media M125 | 132Mbps / 20Mbps | A similar speed on a separate network, with Virgin TV options. |
| Community Fibre 150Mbps | 150Mbps / 150Mbps | Sends large files much faster where the network is available. |
Plusnet Full Fibre 150 FAQs
What if my speed falls below the Full Fibre 150 guarantee?
Connect one computer directly to the Hub Two and run a wired speed test with other transfers paused. Report a persistent shortfall below the minimum in your welcome email. If Plusnet cannot resolve the fault after 30 days, its speed guarantee lets you leave without an early termination charge.
Can I take Plusnet Full Fibre 150 with me when I move?
Ask Plusnet to check Full Fibre 150 at your new address. Contact it at least four weeks before moving home. Your home move charge depends on whether you take a new contract.
| Home move option | Plusnet charge |
|---|---|
| Take out a new contract | Free |
| Keep your existing contract | £65 if Plusnet applies its home move fee |
Can I use my own router with Plusnet Full Fibre 150?
Yes. Use a compatible router with an Ethernet WAN port and PPPoE support. It connects to the Openreach fibre box and uses your Plusnet broadband username and password. Keep the Hub Two handy in case Plusnet asks you to reconnect it when troubleshooting.
Does Full Fibre 150 include parental controls?
Yes. Plusnet SafeGuard filters websites and can be managed from your account. The current 24-month deal also includes 24 months of Plusnet Protect powered by Norton, which you activate separately.
Can I upgrade from Full Fibre 150 to Full Fibre 300?
Check the upgrade offers in your Plusnet account. If Plusnet offers a new contract, check the new minimum term and scheduled price rises before accepting. Both packages use the Hub Two, and a speed change on a working full fibre line does not usually need a new installation.