Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Top full fibre providers compared
We earn a commission when you sign up through links on this site. Partner status can affect where a brand appears in our rankings. How we rank
| # | Provider | Score | Key facts | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Frontier Communications | 9.3/10 |
| ReviewCompareSee alternatives |
| 22 |  GOMO by Singtel | 9.3/10 |
| ReviewCompareSee alternatives |
| 23 | Optimum | 9.3/10 |
| ReviewCompareSee alternatives |
| 24 |  TelecomItalia | 9.3/10 |
| ReviewCompareSee alternatives |
| 25 | Time dotCom | 9.3/10 |
| ReviewCompareSee alternatives |
| 26 | Webafrica | 9.3/10 |
| ReviewCompareSee alternatives |
| 27 |  Zen Internet | 9.3/10 |
| ReviewCompareSee alternatives |
| 28 |  Zzoomm Zzoomm 200 intro price GBP 20 per month on 24 months: GBP 20/month | 9.3/10 |
| ReviewCompareSee alternatives |
| 29 |  4th Utility | 9.2/10 |
| ReviewCompareSee alternatives |
| 30 |  Hyperoptic B2C | 9.2/10 |
| ReviewCompareSee alternatives |
About Top full fibre providers compared
Full fibre choices are settled by an entry price and a renewal price. This ranking puts 106 providers side by side on both figures, alongside the speed each line actually delivers, the equipment that comes with it, the term you sign up for, and the market it sells in. Abissnet sets the pace by combining a low entry price with no setup cost and a top-end download range, though only on a fixed term. The US providers in the middle, Astound, EarthLink and Kinetic, compete on rolling terms and price locks rather than headline speed, which suits anyone who may move or switch. The European entries split down the same line: Odido Thuis, toob and Enel use promotional pricing tied to longer commitments, while RED by SFR and Vodafone Portugal sell month to month. Frontier Communications brings the widest reach and a high speed ceiling, at the cost of the only setup fee here that is not free.
How we picked
Every provider here is scored on prices, plan terms and published network details, then placed by a weighted score. Cost carries 40% of that score, the offer itself carries 40%, and trust carries 20%. Cost covers the entry price, the price once an introductory period ends, and the setup fee. Offer covers download and upload speeds, contract length, the router or modem supplied, and the support channels on offer. Trust covers how clearly a provider states its terms, the size of its network and the markets it sells in. Prices and plan terms come from provider pricing pages and published plan listings, with agreement pages supplying the exit fee wording. Where a provider quotes introductory and renewal prices separately, both are recorded rather than one being dropped, because that gap is the part readers feel at renewal. Brands backed by a commercial partner are listed ahead of the rest, followed by every other brand in score order, with each keeping its own place among the 106 brands covered here.
How we rankOur top picks
2. AstoundAstound follows in this ranking on flexibility rather than raw speed. Plans run month to month on 1, the entry plan starts at $19.95, and the setup fee is $0. Its Price for Life rate stays locked while the service is kept, though other promotions run for a set period and then move to regular rates, and there is no cancellation penalty on the terms published. Uploads match downloads at 5,000, and Whole Home WiFi comes with gigabit plans. Worth weighing: the network mixes cable and fttp, so not every plan on the sheet is full fibre, and a social tariff is available. EarthLink, next in this ranking, keeps similar monthly terms but adds a rented router.
- Top download speed (Mbps): 5,000
- Upload speed (Mbps): 5,000
- Price from: $19.95
Pros
- Download of 5,000 Mbps matches upload of 5,000 Mbps, so sending a large file is as quick as downloading one.
- The setup fee is $0, and it ranks 1 of 86 on that measure, ahead of every other brand compared.
- Service runs on cable and fttp, so one provider can cover a cable street or a fibre to the home street.
- Whole Home WiFi is included with Gig plans, and a multi line discount applies when mobile lines are added.
- No cancellation penalty; change or cancel anytime, which suits households that expect to move.
Cons
- EU roaming is paid, so European travel is billed separately.
- Data rollover is no, so unused mobile allowance does not carry into the next cycle.
- A credit check is required on the mobile side, which adds a step before a line is active.
- Gig and multi-Gig tiers sit well above the $19.95 entry price, so the cheapest plan is the modest one.
What to look for
- Entry price
- Start with the price on the sticker and place it against the median entry price in this category, €21.98. The lower quartile is €9.80 and the upper quartile €27.89, so a figure far below the middle usually comes with a term attached.
- Renewal price
- A low headline price means little if the standard rate is far higher. The median post-contract price here is €43.08, with the range running from €34.37 to €52.73. Providers that publish both figures separately are the easier ones to plan around.
- Download speed
- Median top download speed across the category is 1,000 Mbps and the upper quartile reaches 5,000 Mbps. Match it to your household: a few streaming devices need far less than a house working and gaming at the same time.
- Upload speed
- Median upload is 1,000 Mbps and the upper quartile is 2,300 Mbps. Fibre usually keeps upload close to download, and this is where video calls, backups and large file transfers feel the difference.
- Setup and equipment
- The median setup fee is €0 and the upper quartile is €20, so a charge up front is common at the higher end. Check whether the router or modem is included, upgraded on higher tiers, or rented as a monthly line.
- Contract length and exit fees
- Term length is the sharpest fork here: providers sell on terms of 61.7% and 64.9%. Longer terms usually carry the lower headline price and an exit fee, so read the exit fee wording before committing.
Frequently asked questions
Which provider here has the lowest entry price?+
Each provider quotes in its own currency, so compare like with like rather than across borders. On its own terms, Abissnet's entry plan is ALL 2,400 with a setup fee of ALL 0, while toob's entry plan is £18 in the UK. The median entry price across this category is €21.98, with the lower quartile at €9.80 and the upper quartile at €27.89.
Do I have to sign a long contract?+
It depends on the provider. Astound, EarthLink, Kinetic, RED by SFR, Vodafone Portugal and Frontier Communications all sell on rolling terms such as 1 month or 1 month. toob, Odido Thuis and Abissnet tie their lower prices to longer commitments, listed as 1, 12 and 24 and 12 and 24. Read the exit fee wording as well: Enel charges a deactivation fee for leaving during the introductory term.
What happens to the price after the introductory period?+
Providers handle it differently, which is why renewal prices are kept separate here. toob publishes renewal pricing of £26 to £37 and applies GBP 2 annual increase each April from 2026. Enel's standard price is €24.90, the lowest post-contract price in this ranking. Odido Thuis lists €36.50 with Annual inflation correction may apply, and EarthLink's rate holds for a consistent-rate period before moving to a full-price plan.
Is a router included?+
Most of these providers supply hardware. Abissnet includes a Wi-Fi router, toob includes a Linksys Wi-Fi router, Enel provides a Wi-Fi modem on free loan, Kinetic supplies an eero gateway, and Frontier Communications includes a Wi-Fi router with mesh equipment on gigabit tiers and faster. EarthLink is the exception: rather than an included box, a Leased router $15.00 per month charge applies, so that cost is worth adding to the monthly figure before you compare.
Which of these offer the strongest upload speeds?+
Upload speed drives video calls, backups and cloud storage, and full fibre tends to be symmetric. The median upload across this category is 1,000 Mbps and the upper quartile reaches 2,300 Mbps. toob matches its download figure of 2,300 Mbps in both directions, Frontier Communications reaches 7,000 Mbps down and up, and Enel sits at the lower end with 300 Mbps.
How do I check what reaches my street?+
Every provider runs its own address checker, and that is the only way to confirm which plans and speeds serve your property. In this ranking, Abissnet, toob, Odido Thuis, RED by SFR, Vodafone Portugal and Enel each sell in a single market, while the US providers operate nationally, so an address check is essential before reading prices. Where a provider quotes a price by address, as EarthLink does for its gigabit and multi-gigabit tiers, treat the headline figure as a starting point rather than a quote.
Ready to try Frontier Communications?
Ranked #1 of 10.
Top full fibre providers compared by country
Providers compared head to head
Related by the facts
Reviews
The data behind this ranking
| Metric | Value | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Seller type: network | 63.5 % | 52 |
| Seller type: mvno | 32.7 % | 52 |
| Seller type: reseller | 3.8 % | 52 |
| Sim only: true | 100 % | 53 |
| Sim only: false | 0 % | 53 |
| Billing: contract | 76 % | 50 |
| Billing: rolling | 62 % | 50 |
| Billing: prepaid | 56 % | 50 |
| Median price from | 21.98 EUR | 84 |
| Lower quartile price from | 9.8 EUR | 84 |
