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Full fibre providers · 2026

Full fibre (FTTP) is the fastest, most reliable broadband available. With Openreach and multiple Alt‑Nets, comparing properly is essential. We break down speeds, uploads, pricing and contract terms.
100 – 1000+ Mbps symmetrical options £25–£50/month
FTTPfibre to home
100–1000+Mbps speeds
symmetricalalt‑nets often
postcodedecides choice
What is full fibre?
Full fibre (FTTP) means fibre optic cable directly to your home – no copper. Faster, more stable, future‑proof. Differs from standard fibre (FTTC) which still uses copper from the cabinet.
Main full fibre networks
Openreach FTTP

Used by: BT, Sky, TalkTalk, Plusnet, EE, Vodafone (many areas). Widest rollout. Speeds 100–900 Mbps. Upload typically 20–110 Mbps.

Alt‑Nets

CityFibre, Hyperoptic, Community Fibre, Gigaclear, B4RN. Postcode‑specific. Speeds 150 Mbps – 1Gbps+. Often symmetrical upload (e.g. 900 up & down).

Speed & pricing
Speed tierOpenreach providersAlt‑Nets
100–150 Mbps£25–32£23–30
300 Mbps£30–38£28–35
500 Mbps£35–45£32–40
900 Mbps+£40–50£35–45
Upload: key differentiator – Openreach FTTP: 20–110 Mbps upload. Alt‑Nets: often symmetrical (150–900 Mbps upload). For remote work, large uploads, cloud backups – symmetrical fibre is a major advantage.

Reliability

Both can deliver strong performance – infrastructure age & network capacity matter more than brand. Lower latency, fewer peak slowdowns.

Contracts

Openreach‑based: 18–24 months, CPI rises common. Alt‑Nets: 12–24 months, some fixed‑price options. Setup fees £0–60.

Which provider for you?

Choose Openreach if:

You want national brand · TV bundles · Alt‑Net not available · prefer established.

Choose Alt‑Net if:

Symmetrical upload matters · gigabit cheaper locally · shorter contracts · strong regional provider.

300 Mbps tier example
Openreach: £34/mo · upload ~50 Mbps → 24‑month £816
Alt‑Net: £30/mo · upload 300 Mbps → 24‑month £720
£96 less + 6x faster upload
Is gigabit worth it?
For most households 150–300 Mbps is sufficient. Gigabit useful for large households, heavy downloading, multiple 4K streams, content creation.
Before you choose
Which networks available?
Upload speed (symmetrical?)
Total contract cost
Installation fees
Annual price rises
FAQs
Is full fibre better than standard fibre?Yes – faster, more stable, future‑proof (no copper).
Are Alt‑Nets reliable?Many are highly reliable – performance varies by provider and local infrastructure.
Is symmetrical broadband important?For remote work, cloud uploads, content creation – yes.
Is Openreach slower than Alt‑Nets?Not necessarily on download – but upload speeds are often lower.
Utility King approach: We check all available networks in your postcode, compare upload/download speeds, total contract cost, contract lengths – because infrastructure determines performance more than brand.

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