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What is fibre broadband?

Fibre broadband, also known as fibre optic broadband, refers to a type of broadband connection which transmits data to your devices using fibre optic cables rather than the copper cables used by standard broadband (or ADSL). This allows for broadband that is faster and more reliable, and removes the need for a phone line when connecting to the internet. 

As the older copper cable network is gradually being phased out and fibre optic networks are being rolled out further, we’d recommend opting for a fibre broadband connection unless you have no other choice. 

Types of fibre optic broadband

Confusingly, there are different types of fibre optic broadband, so what a provider refers to as “fibre broadband” could refer to one of two things:

• Part-fibre connections, also known as fibre-to-the-cabinet (FTTC) use fibre optic cables to send data to the cabinet on your street, then copper cables to go from the cabinet to your home. They are the slowest of fibre connections, and require you to have a landline plug socket in your home.

• Full fibre connections, also known as fibre-to-the-premises or FTTP, use fibre optic cables all the way to your home.

While they’re not a different type of connection per se, some providers also distinguish between Ultrafast broadband, which tends to be packages with speeds of 300Mbps and up, and Gigabit broadband, which offers speeds of 1Gbps and up. These speeds are only accessible through full fibre connections, and their spread is limited to certain areas. 

Fibre broadband speeds

The speeds you can access with fibre broadband depend on your location and what type of fibre connection you can get. 

Speeds for part-fibre connections tend to range between 30 and 75Mbps, while full fibre broadband starts at 75Mbps and goes all the way to 5Gbps. 

Should I get fibre broadband?

As mentioned above, traditional ADSL broadband connections are being phased out in the next couple of years, so we’d recommend opting for a fibre broadband connection if you can.

Part-fibre broadband should be enough to meet the needs of most small-to-medium sized households, but heavy internet users such as remote workers, gamers and streamers should take out full fibre broadband with download speeds of at least 150Mbps to avoid struggling with lags or drops in connection.

How to get the best fibre broadband deals

1. Enter your postcode
   Our free postcode checker is an easy and fast way to see what providers and speeds are available in your area. Once you’ve entered your postcode, you’ll be shown all the best fibre deals you have access to.

2. Compare the deals available at your property
   Use the filters on the left hand side to narrow down the offering according to contract length, broadband speed, and any add-ons you need (for example, broadband and phone or broadband and TV).

3. Select a deal
   Once you find a fibre broadband package that meets your requirements, click on “View deal” to be taken to the provider’s website. From there, follow the checkout instructions and you’ll be on your way to a speedy broadband connection! 

Can I get fibre broadband in my area?

As we mentioned above, all areas of the UK aren’t equal when it comes to access to fibre broadband, though providers are working every day to increase their reach.

Currently, around 98% of UK households have access to part-fibre broadband, with speeds of at least 30Mbps. As of April 2024, around 80% of UK homes could access Gigabit full fibre broadband, according to Ofcom. In 2025, sources estimate that number to be upwards of 90%.  

Most of the country is served by the BT Openreach network or Virgin Media's own network of coaxial cables. A few other smaller suppliers such as Gigaclear or Community Fibre have their own proprietary networks as well, with a more limited coverage.

To find out if you can get fibre broadband in your area, use the free postcode checker at the top of this page. 

Which providers offer fibre broadband deals?

Every major broadband provider in the UK offers fibre broadband connections, and most also offer full fibre and Gigafast broadband too. 

The fastest deals on the market come from YouFibre at 8Gbps, Community Fibre and Sky Broadband at 5Gbps, and POP Telecom with 2.5Gbps. 

Which providers offer the cheapest fibre broadband deals?

Currently, the cheapest fibre broadband deals on the market are from POP Telecom, which offers 80Mbps for £18 per month over 24 months. Smaller providers (sometimes referred to as “altnets”) such as Rebel, Truespeed or Gigaclear also provide affordable fibre broadband.

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