Do I have FTTP in my area?

To find out if you can get high-speed fibre broadband via FTTP, use an FTTP checking tool. As the providers of the FTTP infrastructure, Openreach offers a comprehensive FTTP checker. Input your postcode and select your address, and the checker will display FTTP-based broadband options.

Is BT FTTP better than virgin?

Winner: Virgin Media Virgin’s M500 package offers a blisteringly quick 516Mb average download speed. BT does have much faster Ultrafast and Fibre To The Premises (FTTP) broadband which are a close competitor to Virgin, but at the time of writing these have very limited availability.

Is BT fibre 1 FTTP?

The Fibre 1 service is delivered via VDSL2 using the Openreach 55/10 package and therefore exact speeds will vary based on distance to the VDSL2 cabinet. BT Fibre Essential (40/10 VDSL2 or FTTP service) £26.99/m with £19.99 setup fee.

Why is FTTP so expensive?

Cost – Although FTTP broadband is super-fast, it’s also super expensive to install. That’s because, unlike FFTC broadband, FTTP relies on there being new infrastructure in your area to work properly – which is why it isn’t available across large parts of the UK.

Which is better FTTP or FTTC?

Absolutely, yes. FTTP is capable of far higher speeds and typically also offers symmetrical speeds where your upload speed is the same as your download speed. FTTC on the other hand has a much lower speed ceiling and upload speeds are typically a fraction of download speeds.

Can BT use a Virgin phone line?

Can I keep my BT or Virgin phone number? You should be able to keep your phone number when switching between BT and Virgin Media if you are staying in the same area. You’ll need to speak to your new provider and arrange for your number to be moved over.

Is BT fibre 2 full fibre?

BT Full Fibre: 100, 300, 500 and 900 If you are looking for something even faster than Fibre 2, BT is now rolling out its Full Fibre service to more and more homes across the country every month, although it is still not yet widely available.

Is it worth upgrading to FTTP?

Is FTTP better than FTTC broadband? Absolutely, yes. FTTP is capable of far higher speeds and typically also offers symmetrical speeds where your upload speed is the same as your download speed.