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Full fibre (FTTP) runs a fibre-optic cable all the way into your home, rather than stopping at a street cabinet. That single change is why it’s so much faster and steadier than older part-fibre lines – speeds typically run from 100Mbps to 1Gbps and beyond. Roughly two-thirds of UK premises can already get an Openreach full-fibre line, and the network is growing by about a million homes a quarter (Openreach). Quotezone compares full-fibre packages from more than 30 UK providers in one postcode search, so you can see what’s actually wired up at your address before you commit.
What is full fibre broadband?
Full fibre, also called FTTP (fibre to the premises), is a broadband connection where the fibre-optic cable runs the whole way from the exchange to a box on your wall. Nothing in that chain relies on the old copper phone line, which is what held back earlier broadband.
You’ll see it sold under a few names. Openreach and most providers call it “full fibre”; the technical label is FTTP; and gigabit-capable networks like Virgin Media O2 deliver similar speeds over cable. The thing they share is a connection built for modern household demand – multiple 4K streams, video calls and gaming all at once.
Ofcom now classes a connection as “gigabit-capable” when it can reach download speeds of 1,000Mbps, and around 89% of UK homes were within reach of such a network by spring 2026 (Ofcom Connected Nations). Full fibre is the main reason that figure keeps climbing.
Full fibre vs part fibre: what’s the difference?
The short version: full fibre is fibre all the way to your door, part fibre is fibre to a green street cabinet and then copper for the last stretch. That copper section is where speed and reliability fall away.
Part fibre is usually sold as “fibre broadband” or FTTC (fibre to the cabinet). It typically tops out around 70–80Mbps, and the further your home sits from the cabinet, the slower it gets. Full fibre keeps the same speed regardless of distance, because there’s no copper to slow it down.
There’s a reliability gap too. Copper lines are more prone to faults and weather-related drops, while fibre carries data as light and is far steadier. Many full-fibre packages also offer symmetrical speeds – uploads as fast as downloads – which matters if you back up large files, run a home business or stream to others.
One practical point for 2026: the old copper network is being switched off. Openreach has begun retiring its analogue and copper services area by area as full fibre takes over, so part-fibre lines will gradually disappear (Openreach).
How fast is full fibre?
Full-fibre packages usually start at around 100Mbps and climb to 1Gbps (1,000Mbps) or more, depending on the provider and what’s available at your address. Some alt-net providers now sell 2Gbps tiers for homes that genuinely need them.
What speed do you actually need? Ofcom’s guidance is to match speed to the number of people and devices online at the same time, not to the size of your bill (Ofcom). As a rough guide:
- One or two people browsing and streaming: 100–150Mbps is plenty.
- A busy family of four with 4K TVs and gaming: 300–500Mbps keeps everything smooth.
- A large household, home office or heavy upload needs: 500Mbps to 1Gbps.
The headline number is the download speed. With full fibre you’re far more likely to get close to it in real use, because the advertised speed isn’t watered down by a copper section. Your router and home Wi-Fi still matter, though – an older router can cap a fast line, so it’s worth checking what each provider includes.
Is full fibre available in my area?
Full fibre reaches most of the country, but coverage varies street by street, so the only reliable answer is a postcode check. Around 67% of UK premises can already get an Openreach full-fibre line, and alt-net providers cover millions more on top of that (Openreach). Independent tracker Think Broadband put gigabit-capable coverage at roughly 90% of UK homes in early 2026 (Think Broadband).
If your home isn’t covered yet, it may not be far off. The Government’s Project Gigabit programme is funding rollout to harder-to-reach and rural areas, with a target of 99% gigabit coverage across the UK by 2032 (GOV.UK).
To see what you can get today, enter your postcode and Quotezone will list the full-fibre packages live at your address, alongside any part-fibre options still available. It takes a minute and there’s no obligation to buy.
How much does full fibre cost?
Entry-level full-fibre deals often start at a similar price to part fibre – you can usually find a 100–150Mbps package for roughly the same monthly cost as an older fibre line, and sometimes less when a provider is competing for new customers in your area. Faster tiers cost more, but the jump in speed per pound is good value.
A few things shape the price. Contract length matters: 24-month deals tend to be cheaper per month than rolling or 12-month ones. Most providers also apply an annual in-contract price rise, and since January 2025 Ofcom has required them to state that increase as a fixed amount in pounds and pence when you sign up, rather than a confusing percentage (Ofcom).
The single biggest saving usually comes from switching rather than renewing. Ofcom has repeatedly found that out-of-contract customers pay more than people on a new deal, so comparing before your contract ends is where the value sits (Ofcom). To find cheap full-fibre deals, sort the results at your postcode by price, then sense-check the speed, the contract length and any setup fee before you choose.
Which providers offer full fibre?
Most major UK providers now sell full fibre, though what they can deliver depends on whose network reaches your street. There are two broad camps: providers that run packages over the Openreach network, and alt-net providers that have built their own fibre.
On the Quotezone panel you’ll find national names that use Openreach full fibre – including BT, Sky, Vodafone, NOW and others – alongside alt-net specialists such as Community Fibre, Hyperoptic, YouFibre, BeFibre and Cuckoo. Virgin Media O2 delivers gigabit speeds over its own cable network in many areas too.
The right one for you comes down to availability first, then price, speed and the router on offer. Two providers can serve the same street at very different prices, so it pays to see them side by side rather than going straight to a brand you already know. Quotezone compares deals from more than 30 providers in a single postcode search, with no obligation to sign up.
A real-world example
Take a family of four in a three-bed semi in Leeds. Two parents work from home a few days a week, the kids stream and game in the evenings, and there are a dozen smart devices around the house. Their old part-fibre line was sold as “fibre” but only delivered about 55Mbps, and video calls stuttered whenever someone started a download.
A postcode check showed three full-fibre options live at their address. They compared a 150Mbps deal, a 500Mbps deal and a 1Gbps package. The 500Mbps option came out best for them – fast enough for everything at once, on a 24-month contract that worked out close to what they were already paying for the slow line. The pounds-and-pence price rise was clearly stated up front, so there were no surprises later.
The lesson: the household didn’t need the very fastest tier, just one matched to how many people are online at once. Checking what’s available locally is what turned a frustrating connection into a reliable one without a big jump in cost.
You might also need
Setting up a new full-fibre connection often means new kit and a few related decisions. A couple of things worth sorting at the same time:
- Gadget insurance – cover for the router, laptops, tablets and games consoles that rely on your new connection, against accidental damage and theft.
- Home contents insurance – protection for the tech and equipment in your home, which matters more the more connected your household becomes.
You can also browse the wider broadband comparison hub, our broadband guides, or provider pages such as Community Fibre and Sky.
Full fibre FAQs
What is full fibre broadband?
Full fibre broadband, or FTTP (fibre to the premises), is a connection where the fibre-optic cable runs all the way into your home instead of stopping at a street cabinet. Because there’s no copper in the line, speeds are faster and steadier – usually 100Mbps to 1Gbps or more. It’s the newest and most reliable type of home broadband in the UK.
Is full fibre available in my area?
Coverage varies street by street, so a postcode check is the only reliable way to know. Around 67% of UK premises can already get an Openreach full-fibre line, and alt-net providers cover millions more (Openreach). Enter your postcode on Quotezone to see the full-fibre packages live at your address right now.
Full fibre vs fibre – what’s the difference?
“Fibre” usually means part fibre (FTTC): fibre to a street cabinet, then copper to your home, topping out around 70–80Mbps. Full fibre (FTTP) is fibre all the way to your door, so it’s faster, more reliable and keeps the same speed regardless of how far you live from the cabinet.
How fast is full fibre?
Full-fibre packages typically run from 100Mbps to 1Gbps, with some providers offering 2Gbps. Ofcom suggests matching speed to the number of people and devices online at once: 100–150Mbps suits one or two people, while a busy family of four is better on 300–500Mbps (Ofcom).
How much does full fibre cost?
Entry-level full-fibre deals often cost about the same as an older part-fibre line, with faster tiers costing more. Since January 2025, Ofcom requires providers to state any in-contract price rise as a fixed amount in pounds and pence before you sign up (Ofcom). Comparing at your postcode is the easiest way to find a cheap deal.
Can I switch to full fibre easily?
Yes. Under One Touch Switching, mandatory since 12 September 2024, you sign up with your chosen new provider and they arrange the whole move, including cancelling your old service (Ofcom). A full-fibre install may need an engineer visit to fit the small box on your wall.
Do I need a new router for full fibre?
Most providers supply a router built for full fibre when you sign up, so you don’t need to buy your own. An older router from a previous part-fibre line usually won’t work, because full fibre connects through an optical network terminal rather than a phone socket. It’s worth checking the Wi-Fi standard (Wi-Fi 6 or 7) the provider includes.
Is full fibre worth it?
For most households, yes – especially if several people stream, game or work from home at once. Full fibre delivers speeds far closer to those advertised than part fibre, with fewer dropouts. With the copper network being switched off area by area, full fibre is also where UK broadband is heading (Openreach).
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Fact-checked by Piers Murray, Broadband & Mobile Expert at Quotezone. 10+ years specialising in UK broadband and mobile phone comparisons.