The UK broadband market is more competitive than at any point in its history, with full-fibre infrastructure driving down prices and pushing up speeds.
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Full Fibre vs Superfast
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**Full Fibre (FTTP):** Direct fibre to your home. Speeds 100Mbps to 2,000Mbps. Available to around 16 million UK premises and expanding.
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**Superfast (FTTC):** Fibre to street cabinet, copper from there. Typically 30-70Mbps. More widely available but slower.
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What Speed Do You Need?
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A household of 3-4 people with typical streaming, video calls and gaming needs at least 50Mbps. 100Mbps is comfortable for simultaneous heavy use.
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How to Switch
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Switching between Openreach network providers is handled through the One Touch Switch process. Your new provider manages the switch with minimal interruption.
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Watch for Mid-Contract Price Rises
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Most providers include provisions for price rises linked to CPI or RPI during the contract. Factor this into your total cost comparison.
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