Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
4th Utility vs Odido Thuis
What sets them apart
| Compare |  4th Utility |  Odido Thuis |
|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 2,300 | 8,000Higher |
| Price from | £13.99 | €20 |
| Reference plan prices | Full Fibre 1Gbps: GBP 10.00/mo for 4 months then GBP 23.00/mo, 1000Mbps, 24 months; Full Fibre 500Mbps: GBP 21.00/mo for 6 months then GBP 46.00/mo, 500Mbps, 24 months; Full Fibre 2.3Gbps: GBP 10.00/mo for 4 months then GBP 33.00/mo, 2300Mbps, 24 months | Cheapest Internet 100 Mbit/s: EUR 20/mnd first 12 months, 24 months; Klik&Klaar 5G up to 300 Mbit/s: EUR 26/mnd, monthly; Glasvezel up to 8 Gbit/s: up to 8000 Mbit/s, 24 months |
| Setup fee | £0 | €20 |
| Mid-contract price rises | price rises each March in contract by GBP 4.00 | Annual inflation correction may apply |
| Address checker | https://4thutility.co.uk/ | https://www.odido.nl/internet/glasvezel/check |
| Markets | GB | NL |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | Not confirmed | 8,000 |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | €36.50 |
| Router | Not confirmed | Zyxel T-56 fibre, T-75 for 8 Gbit/s, T-54 for DSL with WiFi 6 |
| Social tariff | Yes | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Odido Thuis scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Top download speed (Mbps) is higher at Odido Thuis: 8,000 vs 2,300.
- Support channels: only 4th Utility offers Help centre.
- Support channels: only Odido Thuis offers Community.
- Technology: only Odido Thuis offers 5G.
- Contract length: only 4th Utility offers 12.
- Markets: only 4th Utility offers GB.
- Markets: only Odido Thuis offers NL.
Our verdict on each
4th Utility
4th Utility suits households inside its single UK market that want a full fibre line reaching 2,300 Mbps and no joining charge. Read the renewal figure before you commit, though: the entry price of £13.99 sits far below the ongoing cost, with the rule that price rises each March in contract by GBP 4.00.
Odido Thuis
Odido Thuis suits Dutch households that want fibre up to 8,000 Mbps plus a 5G option from the same provider, rather than shopping across several companies for both. It runs in a single market under Odido Netherlands bv, and entry starts at €20 with the price held after the contract term at €36.50.
Score breakdown
| Area | 4th Utility | Odido Thuis |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6HigherEntry price £13.99 with a setup fee of £0, against the rule that price rises each March in contract by GBP 4.00. | 9.3Entry price of €20 and a post contract price of €36.50 sit against a site median of €9.30. |
| Offer | 9.1Speeds to 2,300 Mbps on fibre, a social tariff and contract terms of 1, 12 and 24. | 9.6HigherFibre up to 8,000 Mbps on fttp and 5G, with terms of 24 and 1 months and a Zyxel router included. |
| Trust | 8.3Founded 2017 and based in GB, with support on phone, chat and help centre. | Not confirmed |
Licences and countries
| Country | 4th Utility | Odido Thuis |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
Additional countries for 4th Utility: 1. Additional countries for Odido Thuis: 1.
A third option
Singtel has top download speed (mbps) at 10,000, against 2,300 for 4th Utility and 8,000 for Odido Thuis.
Singtel reviewHow they place
| Ranking | 4th Utility | Odido Thuis |
|---|---|---|
| Full fibre providers | 29 of 107 | 16 of 107 |
| Broadband without a long contract | 18 of 46 | 9 of 46 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | 4th Utility | Odido Thuis |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fttp | Fttp, 5GCovers more |
| Contract length | 1, 12, 24Covers more | 24, 1 |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Odido Netherlands bv |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2017 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre | Phone, Chat, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | 4th Utility | Odido Thuis | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 2,300above the median | 8,000highest quarter | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | Not confirmed | 8,000highest quarter | 900 |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | €36.50at the median | €36.50 |
Median across 116 listed providers.
Pros and cons
4th Utility
Pros
- Entry price £13.99 places 4th Utility at 9 of 95 on price from, close to the top of that ranking.
- The setup fee is £0, and the provider sits at 1 of 86 on that measure.
- Speeds of 2,300 Mbps on full fibre sit well above the median top speed of 1,000 Mbps.
Cons
- Contract prices move upward under the rule that price rises each March in contract by GBP 4.00, so a long term bills more the longer it runs.
- The listed reference plan prices open low and renew much higher, so the introductory months are the cheapest part of the deal.
- Service is limited to GB, so it is not an option for readers outside that market.
Odido Thuis
Pros
- Upload of 8,000 Mbps ranks near the front of the broadband field, which matters for backups and large file transfers.
- Max download of 8,000 Mbps clears the site median of 1,000 Mbps and the rolling broadband median of 2,000 Mbps.
- Two technologies under one roof: fttp and 5G, so a home without fibre can still take 5G.
Cons
- The €36.50 you pay after the intro period sits far above the entry price of €20, so the cheap headline does not carry into later billing.
- A setup fee of €20 applies, against a rolling broadband median of €0 that sits at the low end.
- An annual inflation correction can lift the monthly bill, and the 24 and 1 month term leaves little room to move.
Who each suits
4th Utility
Who it suits
- Households inside its single market that want an entry price of £13.99 with no setup charge.
- Heavy users who need 2,300 Mbps on a full fibre line for a shared home or working from home.
- People on low incomes looking for a social tariff, and buyers who want the choice of terms in 1, 12 and 24.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers outside the UK, since 4th Utility covers GB while EarthLink lists fttp, 5G and satellite and can reach homes fibre does not.
- Anyone chasing the biggest headline speed, because Abissnet advertises 10,000 Mbps against 4th Utility's 2,300 Mbps.
- Buyers who want a cable option, since Astound sells cable and fttp while 4th Utility is fibre only.
Odido Thuis
Who it suits
- Households in the Netherlands with fibre at the address that need strong upload for work or backups
- People who want one provider for both fibre and 5G rather than separate broadband and mobile deals
- Renters or short-term movers who prefer a rolling 5G option to a long fibre term
Who should look elsewhere
- Households that want cable alongside fibre, since Astound lists cable and fttp
- Buyers wanting a satellite option for remote addresses, since EarthLink lists fttp, 5G and satellite
- Price-led shoppers, given the entry price ranks at 27 among the brands compared
Country by country
| Country | 4th Utility | Odido Thuis |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
4th Utility
What is the cheapest way in to 4th Utility?+
The entry point is the social tariff at £13.99 a month, and the setup fee is £0, so joining does not carry a joining charge. The full fibre plans are sold separately and start at a higher rate, so the standard plans are the route for anyone not eligible for the social tariff.
Do 4th Utility prices stay the same after the first few months?+
Not on the full fibre plans. The listed reference plan prices open at a low introductory rate for a handful of months, then step up to a renewal rate for the rest of the term, with the entry level plan renewing highest in the range. Add the rule that price rises each March in contract by GBP 4.00 and the bill keeps climbing.
Odido Thuis
What does broadband cost at Odido Thuis?+
Broadband starts at €20 a month, and that figure belongs to the cheapest Internet plan rather than the top tier. It is an introductory rate for the first year, running on a 24 and 1 month contract. The 5G option is billed monthly at its own rate, so it needs no long term.
What is the price after the contract ends?+
Once the term finishes, the monthly price is €36.50. That sits close to the full-fibre median of €43.08 on the site, so the step up from the entry price is normal for a fibre deal. An annual inflation correction can adjust the figure further each year.
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