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Featured Fibre Deals
View all dealsHyperoptic
£30/mo
For 24 months
Brsk
£25/mo
Fixed price for 24 months
Sky
£28/mo
18 month contract
What Speed Do You Actually Need?
Most households overpay for speeds they'll never use. Ofcom's 2025 report found that the average UK household uses just 60% of its available bandwidth — meaning millions are paying for gigabit when 100 Mbps would be plenty. Here's a quick guide based on what you actually do online.
| Usage | People | Speed Needed | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light browsing, email, social media | 1–2 | 30–50 Mbps | From £20/mo |
| Streaming HD/4K, video calls, WFH | 2–4 | 100–300 Mbps | From £24/mo |
| Gaming, large downloads, multiple streamers | 4+ | 500 Mbps–1 Gbps | From £25/mo |
| Home office, content creation, smart home | 4+ | 1 Gbps+ | From £30/mo |
Not sure? Enter your postcode above and we'll show you the best deals for your area, filtered by the speeds that actually reach your address — not just what providers advertise. We check real availability data from Openreach, Virgin Media, and every altnet in our database so you only see speeds you can genuinely get.
→ Read our full speed guideFull Fibre vs Part-Fibre: What's the Difference?
FTTP (Full Fibre)
Runs fibre optic cable directly into your home. That means consistent speeds whether it's 6pm on a weekday or 3am on a Sunday. No copper bottleneck.
Speeds from 100 Mbps to 3 Gbps, with uploads that match your downloads. Ideal for working from home, 4K streaming on multiple devices, online gaming, and large file transfers. Latency is lower too — typically under 5ms.
FTTC (Part-Fibre)
Runs fibre to the green cabinet on your street, then uses old copper phone lines for the last stretch to your home. That copper section slows everything down.
Maximum speeds cap at around 80 Mbps, and uploads crawl at 20 Mbps. The further you are from the cabinet, the worse it gets. Peak-time slowdowns are common because you share bandwidth with your neighbours. With the PSTN copper network switching off by 2027, FTTC is a technology with a limited future.
82% of UK homes can now get full fibre — up from under 50% just two years ago. Openreach, CityFibre, and dozens of independent altnets have been rolling out FTTP at record pace. If you haven't checked recently, enter your postcode — there's a good chance a full fibre provider has reached your street since you last looked.
Why Switch to Full Fibre?
The internet landscape has changed. See why thousands are leaving traditional copper connections for modern Altnets.
The Old Way
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CPI Price Hikes
Prices increase by inflation + 3.9% every April.
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Copper Wiring
Unreliable speeds that drop during peak times.
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Slow Uploads
Upload speeds often 10x slower than download.
The New Way
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Fixed Prices
Many Altnets offer fixed prices for the full contract term.
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100% Full Fibre
Fibre directly to your home for consistent Gigabit speeds.
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Symmetrical Speeds
Upload just as fast as you download. Perfect for gaming.
Switch in Under 2 Minutes
One Touch Switch means your new provider handles everything. You don't need to phone your old one. The process was introduced by Ofcom in April 2023 and has already helped over 3 million UK households switch broadband without hassle.
Check your postcode
Enter your postcode above. We'll show you every provider and deal available at your exact address — including altnets that the big comparison sites don't cover.
Pick a deal
Compare prices, speeds, contract lengths, and whether the price is fixed or subject to annual CPI hikes. Filter by what matters to you.
Your new provider does the rest
Sign up directly with your chosen provider. One Touch Switch coordinates the handover automatically. Typical downtime: 1–2 hours on switch day. No engineer visit needed for most full fibre installations.
The Providers Most Comparison Sites Don't Show You
Altnets (alternative network providers) are the companies building brand-new full fibre networks across the UK. Names like Hyperoptic, Community Fibre, Brsk, Toob, and Gigaclear. They're not BT or Sky — and that's the point. These independent providers now cover over 12 million UK premises and are growing fast, often offering the most competitive prices and best customer service ratings in the industry.
Because they're building fresh FTTP infrastructure rather than leasing Openreach's legacy network, altnets typically offer:
- check_circleFixed-price contracts — no CPI + 3.9% hikes every April
- check_circleSymmetrical speeds — uploads as fast as downloads
- check_circleLower prices — gigabit for under £30/mo in many areas
- check_circleBetter customer service — smaller companies, faster response times
CompareFibre covers 38+ providers including altnets that Uswitch, MoneySupermarket, and Broadband Choices don't list. That's why we exist — to make sure you see every option available at your address, not just the ones paying the biggest commissions. Our results are sorted by value, not by how much a provider pays us.
→ Browse all 38+ providersBroadband Prices Are Going Up in April 2026
Every year, most big providers raise prices mid-contract by CPI + 3.9%. Here's what's coming in April:
| Provider | Increase | Fixed-Price Alternative? |
|---|---|---|
| BT / EE | +£4/mo | Yes — Brsk, Hyperoptic, Community Fibre |
| Virgin Media | +£4/mo | Yes — Toob, YouFibre, Gigaclear |
| Sky | +£3/mo | Yes — Multiple altnets |
| Vodafone | +£3.50/mo | Yes — Check your postcode |
| Plusnet | +£4/mo | Yes — Cuckoo, Zen Internet |
| TalkTalk | +£3.50/mo | Yes — Check your postcode |
If you're on one of these providers, you'll see the increase on your April bill. You can switch to a fixed-price altnet contract with no mid-contract rises — and in most cases, get faster speeds for less money. Under Ofcom rules, providers must notify you 30 days before any price increase, and you can leave without penalty within that notice period even if you're mid-contract.
→ Full breakdown of April 2026 price risesYour Broadband Questions, Answered
Everything you need to know about comparing and switching broadband with CompareFibre.
What is CompareFibre?expand_more
CompareFibre is an independent UK broadband comparison service covering 38+ providers, including altnets that most comparison sites miss. It's completely free to use. We earn commissions from providers, which doesn't affect the results shown.
→ Learn more about usHow does comparing broadband work?expand_more
Enter your postcode, see which providers cover your address, then compare speeds and prices side-by-side. Switch through One Touch Switch — the whole process takes under 2 minutes.
→ Read our full switching guideIs CompareFibre free?expand_more
Yes, completely free. We're funded by provider commissions when customers switch. This doesn't affect deal rankings or which providers appear in your results.
Will my broadband go down when I switch?expand_more
Minimal disruption — typically 1–2 hours on switch day. One Touch Switch coordinates the handover between your old and new provider. There's no need to contact your old provider.
→ See how One Touch Switch worksAre broadband prices going up in April 2026?expand_more
Yes. BT/EE, Plusnet, and Virgin Media are adding £4/month. Sky adds £3/month. Vodafone £3.50/month. Several altnets offer fixed-price contracts with zero mid-contract increases.
→ Read our price rises guideWhat's the fastest broadband I can get?expand_more
It depends on your address. Full fibre (FTTP) now covers 82% of UK premises, with speeds up to 3 Gbps. Enter your postcode above to see what's available at your location.
→ Browse today's fastest dealsReviewed by Oliver Hill-Haimes · Updated March 2026