Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Homefi vs toob
What sets them apart
| Compare | Homefi ReviewVisitVisit |  toob |
|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 400 | 2,300Higher |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 10 to 20 | 2,300Higher |
| Price from | $50 | £18 |
| Reference plan prices | Hotspot 50GB: $50/mo, 20-35 Mbps, no contract | Hotspot Pro 800GB: $135/mo, 20-35 Mbps, no contract | Infinity 5G Unlimited: $70/mo, up to 400 Mbps, no contract | home150: GBP 18/month, 150 Mbps, 24 months home900: GBP 23/month, 900 Mbps, 24 months home2300: GBP 29/month, 2300 Mbps, 24 months |
| Exit fee terms | Cancel anytime; $25 restock fee; $130-$300 recovery fee if device not returned | Early termination: monthly fee minus GBP 7 x remaining full months |
| Router | Rental $10/mo plus $3.50 service fee; return router on cancel | Linksys Wi-Fi 7 router included |
| Markets | US | GB |
| Setup fee | Not confirmed | £0 |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | £26 to £37 |
| Mid-contract price rises | Not confirmed | GBP 2 annual increase each April from 2026 |
| Data cap (GB) | 50 to 800 | Not confirmed |
| Static IP | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Social tariff | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Address checker | Not confirmed | https://www.toob.co.uk/home/residential-order/ |
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Key differences
- toob scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.4.
- Top download speed (Mbps) is higher at toob: 2,300 vs 400.
- Upload speed (Mbps) is higher at toob: 2,300 vs 10 to 20.
- Technology: only Homefi offers 5G, Fwa.
- Technology: only toob offers Fttp.
- Contract length: only toob offers 12, 24.
- Markets: only Homefi offers US.
- Markets: only toob offers GB.
Our verdict on each
Homefi
Homefi suits households in US that cannot get a wired line and want broadband on rolling terms, with Infinity 5G Unlimited reaching 400 Mbps and the Hotspot plans capped at 50 to 800 GB. The catch is upload speed, the rented router, and the charges that follow if it is not returned.
toob
toob suits UK households that want full fibre with uploads matching downloads, and it sits 5 of 36 brands on the monthly price kept after the term ends. The trade-off is the annual increase each April, so the later bill sits well above the opening figure.
Score breakdown
| Area | Homefi | toob |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.1Entry pricing of $50 a month, and the only contract length on offer is 1 month, so nothing locks you in. | 9.7HigherEntry at £18 a month, no setup fee, and a renewal band of £26 to £37 sit well inside the field. |
| Offer | 8.6Capped tiers stop at 50 to 800 GB, the quickest plan reaches 400 Mbps, and support covers chat, phone and help centre. | 9.2HigherFull fibre at 2,300 Mbps down and 2,300 Mbps up, plus a social tariff and a static IP. |
How they place
| Ranking | Homefi | toob |
|---|---|---|
| Broadband providers | 12 of 124 | 30 of 124 |
| Broadband without a long contract | 6 of 46 | 11 of 46 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Homefi | toob |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | 5G, Fwa | Fttp |
| Contract length | 1 | 1, 12, 24Covers more |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centre | Phone, Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Homefi | toob | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 400lowest quarter | 2,300above the median | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 10 to 20lowest quarter | 2,300highest quarter | 900 |
| Setup fee | Not confirmed | £0at the median | £0 |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | £26 to £37lowest quarter | £37 |
| Data cap (GB) | 50 to 800above the median | Not confirmed | 15 |
Median across 116 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Homefi
Pros
- The exit fee terms allow cancelling at any time, and the only contract length on offer is 1 month, so moving costs no lost term.
- Infinity 5G Unlimited is sold without a data cap, while the capped Hotspot plans stop at 50 to 800 GB.
- Support runs on chat, phone and help centre, so a problem with a rented router can be raised by phone or by chat.
Cons
- Uploads run 10 to 20 Mbps, the weak point for large backups, cloud work and frequent video calls.
- Capped tiers stop at 50 to 800 GB, so heavy streaming or big downloads can use up the allowance early in the month.
- The router is rented monthly with a separate service charge and has to go back on cancel, and the exit fee terms add a restocking fee plus a higher recovery fee based on the cost of the device.
toob
Pros
- Setup is free, and toob sits 1 of 86 on the setup fee ranking.
- Upload speed of 2,300 Mbps puts toob at 10 of 46 on the upload table.
- Once the term ends, bills of £26 to £37 place toob at 5 of 36 brands.
Cons
- The £18 entry is introductory: the terms add an annual increase each April, so the later bill is higher.
- Coverage is GB only, and the service runs on fttp, so a full fibre build has to reach your address.
- Early termination charges apply, worked out as the monthly fee less a set amount for each remaining full month.
Who each suits
Homefi
Who it suits
- Households in US with no wired line available, especially renters who would rather hand a router back than own hardware.
- People who expect to move and do not want a long minimum term, since plans run 1 month.
- Families happy to choose a data allowance of 50 to 800 GB rather than pay for the uncapped plan.
Who should look elsewhere
- Households that send a lot of data from the home, who should look at Astound (cable and fttp) for a wired route.
- People who want an uncapped connection, who should look at EarthLink (fttp, 5G and satellite).
- Homes with a fibre line already in place, who should look at Abissnet (fttp).
toob
Who it suits
- Households in the UK on a full fibre line that want uploads as quick as downloads, at 2,300 Mbps.
- Anyone who wants a static IP and a Linksys Wi-Fi 7 router included without buying extra kit.
- Households that qualify for the social tariff.
Who should look elsewhere
- People outside GB: EarthLink lists 5G and satellite as well as fibre: fttp, 5G and satellite.
- Buyers chasing the highest headline speed: Abissnet is listed at 10,000 Mbps against 2,300 Mbps here.
- Shoppers who want cable in the mix: Astound lists it alongside fibre: cable and fttp.
Current offers
toob
Current offer
First period offer
2300 Mbps for GBP 29 a month on 24 months: GBP 29/month
New customers only, 24-month contract, varies by location
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Bonus
Up to 9 months free broadband: up to GBP 207 bill credit
New 24-month home900 customers in contract elsewhere; evidence within 21 days
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Homefi | toob |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Homefi
What does Homefi broadband cost a month?+
Entry pricing starts at $50 a month on the smallest Hotspot plan. The larger Hotspot plan costs more for the biggest data allowance, and Infinity 5G Unlimited sits between them with the highest speed. Every reference plan is quoted as a plain monthly figure on rolling terms, so it reads as the ongoing rate rather than a promotional one.
Is there a contract term with Homefi?+
Plans run on rolling monthly terms, and the only contract length on offer is 1 month. Nobody serves a long minimum term, which suits renters and anyone who expects to move. The monthly figure stays the same for as long as the service is in place, and the exit fee terms allow cancelling at any time.
toob
What does toob cost to get started?+
The entry plan starts at £18 a month, and the setup fee is £0, so nothing is added to the opening invoice. Available contract lengths are 1, 12 and 24 months, so a short term and a long one both sit on the same list.
What will I pay once the contract ends?+
After the initial term the monthly bill moves to £26 to £37, depending on the plan you pick. That places toob at 5 of 36 brands on the price you keep, among the stronger positions on this measure. Ask for the renewal rate in writing before you sign.
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