When comparing broadband providers in the UK, you’ll often encounter the terms FTTP and FTTC. Understanding the difference between these two infrastructure types can help you make a more informed decision.
FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet) runs fibre optic cable to a street cabinet, with copper wiring completing the final stretch to your property. Performance can vary depending on distance from the cabinet.
FTTP (Fibre to the Premises) delivers fibre directly into your property. This reduces signal degradation and often provides greater reliability.
Availability depends on postcode and local infrastructure. Use our broadband comparison tool to check availability.
Full fibre networks are expanding, but coverage varies by region. See our provider overview to understand which companies focus on full fibre rollouts.
No. Availability depends on postcode and rollout stage.
It generally provides improved consistency, but final speed depends on package selection.
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