Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Homefi vs YouFibre
Where Homefi and YouFibre differ
| Compare | Homefi ReviewVisitVisit |  YouFibre |
|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 400 | 8,000Higher |
| Price from | $50 | £20 |
| 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 | You 200: £20.00 per month, 200 Mbps, 24-month contract; You 1000: £25.00 per month, 1000 Mbps, 24-month contract; You 8000: £50.00 per month, 8000 Mbps, 24-month contract |
| Exit fee terms | Cancel anytime; $25 restock fee; $130-$300 recovery fee if device not returned | Early Termination Charges apply to any termination within the Fixed Term; a Monthly Rolling Package has no Fixed Term commitment and no Early Termination Charges but requires at least 30 days' notice; 14 day cooling-off period. |
| Router | Rental $10/mo plus $3.50 service fee; return router on cancel | Wi-Fi 7 router included as standard: YouFibre Hub for You 200/500/1000/2000, YouFibre Hub Pro for You 8000, with YouMesh Boosters available |
| Markets | US | GB |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 10 to 20 | Not confirmed |
| Setup fee | Not confirmed | £0 |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | £34.99 to £129.99 |
| Mid-contract price rises | Not confirmed | Prices are fixed for the initial term of the 24-month contract; after the initial minimum term the monthly price changes to the list price. |
| Data cap (GB) | 50 to 800 | Not confirmed |
| Social tariff | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Premises covered | Not confirmed | 500,000 |
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Key differences
- YouFibre scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.4.
- Top download speed (Mbps) is higher at YouFibre: 8,000 vs 400.
- Support channels: only YouFibre offers Email.
- Technology: only Homefi offers 5G, Fwa.
- Technology: only YouFibre offers Fttp.
- Contract length: only YouFibre offers 12, 24.
- Markets: only Homefi offers US.
- Markets: only YouFibre 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.
YouFibre
YouFibre suits households inside its full fibre footprint that want a low entry price, Wi-Fi kit in the box and a rolling option alongside fixed terms. Entry starts at £20 with a £0 setup fee, and the brand ranks 1 of 86 on setup fee.
Score breakdown
| Area | Homefi | YouFibre |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.1Entry pricing of $50 a month, and the only contract length on offer is 1 month, so nothing locks you in. | 9.3HigherEntry at £20 with a £0 setup fee, but renewal prices of £34.99 to £129.99 once the minimum term ends. |
| Offer | 8.6Capped tiers stop at 50 to 800 GB, the quickest plan reaches 400 Mbps, and support covers chat, phone and help centre. | 9.2HigherMax download of 8,000 Mbps over fttp, Wi-Fi kit with every plan, mesh boosters and a social tariff on offer. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.1Support on email, phone and chat, a cooling-off period after signing, and YouFibre Limited trading in GB since 2019. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Homefi | YouFibre |
|---|---|---|
| Broadband providers | 12 of 124 | 1 of 124 |
| Broadband without a long contract | 6 of 46 | 1 of 46 |
If neither fits
Singtel has top download speed (mbps) at 10,000, against 400 for Homefi and 8,000 for YouFibre.
Singtel reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Homefi | YouFibre |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | 5G, Fwa | Fttp |
| Contract length | 1 | 1, 12, 24Covers more |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | YouFibre Limited |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2019 |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Homefi | YouFibre | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 400lowest quarter | 8,000highest quarter | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 10 to 20lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 900 |
| Setup fee | Not confirmed | £0at the median | £0 |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | £34.99 to £129.99below the median | £37 |
| Data cap (GB) | 50 to 800above the median | Not confirmed | 15 |
| Premises covered | Not confirmed | 500,000lowest quarter | 1,700,000 |
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.
YouFibre
Pros
- Entry pricing of £20 a month sits well inside the 40 place of 95 on price from.
- Setup costs £0, and the brand ranks 1 of 86 on that measure.
- Every plan arrives with Wi-Fi kit in the box, with a higher grade hub on the highest speed tier and mesh boosters available.
Cons
- The advertised rate lasts only for the opening stretch of a fixed term, and the bill then steps up to renewal prices of £34.99 to £129.99.
- Walking away before a fixed term ends brings an early termination charge, which makes the low entry price a costly place to leave from.
- Maximum download speed of 8,000 Mbps ranks 10 of 114, well short of Abissnet at 10,000 Mbps.
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).
YouFibre
Who it suits
- Households already inside the full fibre footprint, in the United Kingdom, that want Wi-Fi kit in the box rather than buying a router separately.
- People who want a short commitment: the monthly rolling package has no fixed term and no early termination charge, though notice is needed in advance.
- Households that can plan around a fixed term, since the advertised rate lasts only for the opening stretch of the term before renewal prices of £34.99 to £129.99 apply.
Who should look elsewhere
- People wanting the highest headline speed in this comparison, since Abissnet lists 10,000 Mbps.
- Households outside the footprint, as coverage reaches 500,000 premises.
- Anyone who needs a mix of technologies, since EarthLink lists fttp, 5G and satellite while YouFibre runs on fttp alone.
Country by country
| Country | Homefi | YouFibre |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
YouFibre
What does YouFibre cost to get started?+
Prices start at £20 a month, and the setup fee is £0. The entry rate sits on the slowest plan, and plans with more headroom are priced higher, so a quicker line means a bigger monthly bill. No separate hardware purchase is needed either, because Wi-Fi kit comes in the box on every plan.
What will I pay once the introductory price ends?+
The advertised rate lasts only for the opening stretch of a fixed term. After the minimum term passes, the monthly bill steps up to the list price, and renewal prices run £34.99 to £129.99. That sits well above the £20 entry figure, so treat the list price as the real ongoing cost. Plan contract months of 1, 12 and 24 lets you take a shorter or rolling term instead.
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