Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
TelecomItalia vs YouFibre
Where TelecomItalia and YouFibre differ
| Compare | ||
|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 700 | 8,000Higher |
| Price from | R$20 | £20 |
| Reference plan prices | TIM Controle Fit Anual 2.0: R$30/month, 30GB, 12-month | No unlimited plan offered | TIM Controle Fit Anual 1.0: R$20/month, 20GB, 12-month | 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 |
| Router | Modem Wi-fi gratis | 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 | BR | GB |
| 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. |
| Exit fee terms | Not confirmed | 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. |
| Social tariff | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Premises covered | Not confirmed | 500,000 |
| Address checker | https://www.tim.com.br/para-voce/internet/internet-para-casa/tim-casa-internet/consulta-disponibilidade | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- TelecomItalia scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.0.
- Top download speed (Mbps) is higher at YouFibre: 8,000 vs 700.
- Support channels: only YouFibre offers Email.
- Contract length: only YouFibre offers 24.
- Markets: only TelecomItalia offers BR.
- Markets: only YouFibre offers GB.
Our verdict on each
TelecomItalia
TelecomItalia runs its own network in BR and suits readers who want a SIM only line with an eSIM, 5G and a multi-line discount on a single bill. Entry sits at BRL 20 a month on plans with a set contract term, and each listed line carries a data cap.
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 | TelecomItalia | YouFibre |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5HigherEntry is BRL 20 and listed plans carry data rollover, so a smaller allowance is less likely to be wasted. | 9.3Entry at £20 with a £0 setup fee, but renewal prices of £34.99 to £129.99 once the minimum term ends. |
| Offer | 9.1Sim only, eSIM, 5G and a multi-line discount, with billing on contract, rolling and prepaid across BR. | 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 | TelecomItalia | YouFibre |
|---|---|---|
| Broadband providers | 38 of 124 | 1 of 124 |
| Full fibre providers | 24 of 107 | 1 of 107 |
If neither fits
Singtel has top download speed (mbps) at 10,000, against 700 for TelecomItalia and 8,000 for YouFibre.
Singtel reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | TelecomItalia | YouFibre |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fttp | Fttp |
| Contract length | 1, 12 | 1, 12, 24Covers more |
| Legal entity | TIM S/A | YouFibre Limited |
| Headquarters | Brazil | United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2019 |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | TelecomItalia | YouFibre | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 700lowest quarter | 8,000highest quarter | 1,000 |
| Setup fee | Not confirmed | £0at the median | £0 |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | £34.99 to £129.99below the median | £37 |
| Premises covered | Not confirmed | 500,000lowest quarter | 1,700,000 |
Median across 116 listed providers.
Pros and cons
TelecomItalia
Pros
- Unused data rolls over, so a light period is not lost and the allowance carries into the next month.
- A multi-line discount applies to extra lines, which lowers the total for a household with several handsets.
- Billing covers contract, rolling and prepaid, so prepaid, rolling and contract customers are served by the same provider.
Cons
- The listed reference plan prices cap data on every line, so heavy users pay more for a larger allowance rather than a flat uncapped rate.
- Roaming is paid, so use outside BR adds cost to the bill.
- The listed plans run on 1 and 12 contract months, so the entry price is tied to a term.
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
TelecomItalia
Who it suits
- Readers in BR who want a SIM only line with rollover and a multi-line discount on a single bill.
- Households already on these mobile plans who also want home broadband on fttp with a Wi-Fi modem supplied.
- Anyone who wants the eSIM set up by the same provider that carries the line, since an eSIM is supported.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for readers chasing a free entry point: yesss! lists a price from €0, while TelecomItalia starts at BRL 20.
- Not for readers who want only a prepaid or contract line: Getesa bills prepaid and contract, a mix that does not include the rolling option in TelecomItalia's contract, rolling and prepaid.
- Not for readers who prefer a simpler billing choice: Lonestar Cell MTN bills contract and prepaid, so prepaid and contract customers can pick that instead.
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 | TelecomItalia | YouFibre |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
Questions about each
TelecomItalia
What does the cheapest TIM Controle Fit Anual plan cost?+
The entry line is TIM Controle Fit Anual at BRL 20 a month, billed on terms of 1 and 12 months. A larger TIM Controle Fit Anual line with a bigger data allowance sits above it, so the choice turns on how much data a month is needed rather than on anything else about the service.
Is there an unlimited data plan?+
Every listed line is a data capped monthly allowance, so the ceiling on each plan is the amount set out in the prices. Unused data rolls into the next period, so a lighter month is not wasted. The plans run on terms of 1 and 12 months, so the decision is about picking a cap and living within it.
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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