UK Broadband Speed Guides
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Speed Guides by Mbps
10 Mbps is adequate for a single person doing light browsing and standard-definition streaming, but it will st…
20 Mbps is adequate for a couple or single-person household doing light streaming and browsing, but will feel …
35 Mbps is a good entry-level fibre speed for 1–2 people, comfortably handling HD streaming and basic working …
50 Mbps is a good broadband speed for most UK households — it comfortably handles 4K streaming, working from h…
67 Mbps is a good broadband speed — it's the typical speed on BT and Sky's Superfast 2 FTTC packages and comfo…
100 Mbps is a very good broadband speed — fast enough for a family of four to stream 4K, game, and work from h…
150 Mbps is an excellent broadband speed — the typical speed on entry-level full fibre (FTTP) plans — and comf…
200 Mbps is an excellent broadband speed — more than enough for any UK household and well above the national a…
300 Mbps is an excellent broadband speed — well above the UK average and capable of handling any household dem…
500 Mbps is an extremely fast broadband speed that exceeds the needs of virtually all UK homes — it's ideal fo…
600 Mbps is an exceptionally fast broadband speed — the typical "M600" tier from Virgin Media — and is more th…
900 Mbps is near-gigabit broadband — the typical speed delivered by full fibre gigabit plans in real-world con…
Broadband Type Guides
What is gigabit broadband and do you actually need 1 Gbps? We explain what gigabit means, who it's for, and whether it's worth paying for in the UK.
What is the average broadband speed in the UK in 2026? We explain the Ofcom data, why there are two different averages, and how your speed compares.
What counts as fast broadband in the UK? We explain the Ofcom speed thresholds, what speed you actually need, and how to get a faster connection.
What does "superfast broadband" mean in the UK? We explain the Ofcom classification, typical speeds, providers, and whether you need more.
What does "ultrafast broadband" mean in the UK? We explain the Ofcom 100 Mbps+ threshold, which providers offer it, and whether it's worth it.
What speeds does full fibre broadband give you in the UK? We explain FTTP speeds, how it differs from FTTC, and how to check if it's available.