Updated April 2026

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Virgin Media

Cable / Upgraded Fibre
1.1Gbps Max download
115Mbps Max upload
✓Gigabit speeds available
✓O2 Volt bundle discounts
✓Own independent network
✗Not available everywhere (~60% UK)
!Peak-time slowdowns in some areas
~60% UK coverage
From ~£28/mo Check for current offers
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Budget Pick

TalkTalk

Full Fibre (FTTP)
900Mbps Max download
115Mbps Max upload
✓One of the lowest monthly prices
✓Openreach + CityFibre networks
✓FTTP + FTTC packages available
✗Above-average Ofcom complaint rate
!Annual mid-contract price rises apply
~95% UK coverage
From ~£24/mo Check current offers
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No Price Rises

The One Broadband

Full Fibre (FTTP)
900Mbps Max download
110Mbps Max upload
✓Fixed pricing — no mid-contract rises
✓Full fibre only — no copper
✓Competitive monthly pricing
✗Limited coverage — postcode check essential
!Smaller provider — check service ratings
Selected postcodes
From ~£25/mo Fixed — no annual rise
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Student Friendly

4th Utility

Full Fibre (FTTP)
1Gbps Max download
1Gbps Max upload
✓Symmetric gigabit speeds
✓Popular with students & young renters
✓Simple, straightforward packages
✗Selected towns only — check coverage
!Confirm contract terms on sign-up
Selected towns
From ~£26/mo Check for current offers
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Rural Scotland

GoFibre

Full Fibre (FTTP)
1Gbps Max download
1Gbps Max upload
✓Full fibre to rural Scottish homes
✓Serving areas overlooked by Openreach
✓Symmetric gigabit speeds
✗Rural Scotland only — limited coverage
!Always confirm postcode before ordering
Rural Scotland
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Rural UK

Rise Fibre

Full Fibre (FTTP)
1Gbps Max download
1Gbps Max upload
✓Community-focused rural rollout
✓Register interest to influence build plans
✓Full fibre to underserved rural areas
✗Coverage expanding — not yet universal
!Check postcode or register interest
Selected rural areas
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South East

Lightning Fibre

Full Fibre (FTTP)
900Mbps Max download
900Mbps Max upload
✓Full fibre in Kent & East Sussex
✓Competitive pricing vs Openreach
✓Symmetric upload and download
✗South East England only
!Confirm postcode before ordering
Kent & East Sussex
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Quick comparison table

Provider Technology Max Download Max Upload Coverage No Price Rises Best For
Virgin Media Cable / Upgraded Fibre 1.1 Gbps 115 Mbps ~60% UK ✗ High speeds, urban View →
TalkTalk FTTP + FTTC 900 Mbps 115 Mbps ~95% UK ✗ Budget, wide reach View →
The One Broadband FTTP 900 Mbps 110 Mbps Selected ✓ Fixed pricing View →
4th Utility FTTP 1 Gbps 1 Gbps Selected towns ✓ Students, renters View →
GoFibre FTTP 1 Gbps 1 Gbps Rural Scotland ✓ Rural Scotland View →
Rise Fibre FTTP 1 Gbps 1 Gbps Rural UK ✓ Rural communities View →
Lightning Fibre FTTP 900 Mbps 900 Mbps Kent & East Sussex ✓ South East View →
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Pricing and availability note: Prices shown are indicative based on publicly available information at time of publication (April 2026) and may not reflect current promotional rates. Availability varies significantly by postcode — always confirm with the provider before ordering. Dovia Ltd is an independent comparison service and does not supply broadband directly. Some links are affiliate links — see our affiliate disclosure for details.