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Full Fibre broadband

Experience the future of home connectivity with Full Fibre broadband - the UK’s fastest, most reliable technology, built to handle everything your home needs. From streaming in 4K and online gaming to video calls and smart devices, Full Fibre keeps you connected when it matters most.

What is Full Fibre broadband?

Full Fibre broadband - also known as Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) or Fibre to the Home (FTTH), is a broadband connection built entirely from fibre optic cable, running directly from your nearest Openreach exchange straight to your home. Unlike older broadband technologies that rely on sections of traditional copper wire, Full Fibre removes copper from the equation entirely.

That means faster speeds, a stronger and more stable signal, and a connection that won't degrade based on how far your home is from the nearest street cabinet. With download speeds of up to 1,600Mbps available, Full Fibre is the gold standard of home broadband - and Openreach is rolling it out to homes across the UK right now.

Engineer installing Full Fibre broadband cables on a telegraph pole

How does it work?

Full Fibre broadband connects your home directly to Openreach’s network, delivering a fast and reliable connection. Because light travels at extraordinary speed and is unaffected by electrical interference, a Full Fibre connection delivers data faster, more consistently, and more reliably than any technology that uses copper wire.

When you order Full Fibre, an Openreach engineer will install a small box called an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) in your property. This is the point where the fibre cable connects to your home network, and it's what your router plugs into to distribute your connection throughout the house.

Horizontal diagram showing how Full Fibre, Fibre to the Cabinet and Copper broadband connect from exchange through street cabinet to home

What to expect on the day of installation

Our engineer will arrive at your property within your booked time slot to get everything set up quickly and safely. All you need to do is make sure someone is at home to let them in.

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Benefits of Full Fibre broadband

Full Fibre is more than just a speed upgrade. It's a fundamentally better way to connect your home - more reliable, more future-proof, and built to handle the demands of modern life. Here's why more households are making the switch.

Fast, reliable speeds for the whole household

With speeds of up to 1,600Mbps and a network built for peak-time demand, everyone at home can work, study, stream and video call at the same time.

Unmatched reliability

Full Fibre uses fibre optic cables that are less affected by weather and interference than copper, helping to deliver a more stable connection with fewer dropouts.

Future-proof technology built to last

As fibre optic technology evolves, your home is already equipped to benefit from faster speeds - upgrade or downgrade your speed tier whenever you need to, with no engineer visit required.

How does it compare?

Full Fibre is the fastest and most reliable home broadband technology available from Openreach. Unlike Fibre to the Cabinet (FTTC), which combines fibre to your street cabinet with a copper connection the rest of the way, Full Fibre runs pure fibre optic cable all the way to your door. And compared to standard Copper broadband - which relies entirely on ageing phone line infrastructure - it's in a different league entirely. The result is significantly faster speeds, far 
fewer faults, and a connection that performs consistently, whether it's 3pm on a Tuesday or 8pm on a Saturday.

Comparison of home broadband options including Full Fibre, Fibre to the Cabinet and Copper with speeds and typical usage

What are the impacts of Full Fibre broadband for me?

Upgrading to Full Fibre gives you a faster, more reliable connection for everyday life at home. You can stream, work, game and video call without buffering or interruptions - even when multiple people are online at the same time.

It also means your home is ready for more connected devices, from smart tech to home working, with a connection you can rely on now and in the future.

Smoother performance at home

Ready for how you live today

Reliable when you need it most

Future-ready for your home

What does this mean for my phone service?

The UK’s analogue phone network (Public Switched Telephone Network, PSTN) is being retired in January 2027. If you choose a digital phone service, it will connect through your broadband rather than a traditional phone line. 

Your provider will explain the options available to you, including how to make and receive calls. 

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Frequently asked questions

  • Do I lose my landline with Full Fibre broadband?

    No, you won’t necessarily lose your landline when you switch to Full Fibre. Instead of using traditional copper phone lines, your service will move to a digital phone line that connects through your router.

    The UK’s analogue phone network is being retired by January 2027, so switching to Full Fibre is a step towards future-ready, digital connectivity.

  • Do I need a new router for Full Fibre broadband?

    Yes, you’ll typically need a compatible router to use Full Fibre broadband.

    Your provider will usually supply a new router designed to work with the Optical Network Terminal (ONT) installed in your home, ensuring you get the best performance from your connection.

  • How does Full Fibre broadband connect to my home?

    Full Fibre connects your home using fibre optic cables that run directly from the local exchange to your property.

    An Openreach engineer installs an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) inside your home, which connects to your router and delivers fast, reliable broadband throughout your household.

  • Does weather affect Full Fibre broadband performance?

    Full Fibre broadband is not affected by weather in the same way as copper-based connections.

    Fibre optic cables are more durable and resistant to interference, helping deliver a more stable and reliable connection, even during adverse weather conditions.

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