Fibre broadband

Fibre broadband is a type of internet connection that’s faster and more reliable than standard broadband. This is because standard ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) broadband relies solely on old copper phone lines.

But fibre optic cables allow for faster data transfer and a stronger signal.

There are many fibre broadband deals available that cater to different requirements and budgets. Maybe you’re a heavy internet user looking for lightning-fast broadband speed.

Or perhaps you just need a basic fibre connection for light browsing and streaming. Either way, we have a range of deals to choose from.

Fibre broadband could cost you anywhere between £18 and £55 a month. But it depends on different factors, including your chosen speed, provider and contract length.

Fibre broadband contracts often include an introductory offer. But you’ll need to watch out for price hikes following the end of the initial contract.

Since January 2025, broadband and mobile providers aren’t allowed to include inflation-linked increases in their contracts. If they propose a mid-contract price rise, they must tell you exactly how much it will be in pounds and pence.

We can help you compare fibre broadband deals by price. We can also help you understand which offers the fastest speeds or other features that may be important to you.

There’s no one ‘best’ provider to speak of, and choice will largely come down to what’s available in your area.

Most broadband providers now offer full-fibre deals, including:

• Virgin Media

• BT

• Sky

• Plusnet

• TalkTalk

• EE

Full-fibre networks aren’t yet rolled out everywhere, and some of the smaller providers only operate in certain parts of the country. The best way to find out if full fibre broadband is available in your area is by using our broadband postcode checker.

If fibre broadband runs to your home via copper cabling as part of an FTTC network, you’ll still need an active phone line to use it.

But if you have access to a full fibre network or Virgin Media’s cable broadband, you can get fibre broadband without a landline. That’s if you don’t want to make calls from your home phone as part of your broadband bundle.

Alternatively, mobile broadband lets you get online without line rental. It gives you wireless access to the internet via 4G or 5G networks without the need for a phone line or fixed router.

You’ll need to live somewhere with a good phone signal though.