topic Re: Broadband vs full fibre in Broadband

Broadband vs full fibre

SMedic — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:24:04 GMT

Hello all

We are trying to work out if we should switch from our super fast broadband to full fibre 150. We live in South Suffolk and have read a lot of mixed reviews on the reliability of FF150 so asking if anyone can share their experiences.

No current issues with our set up other than hearing the end of contract.

Thank you

Re: Broadband vs full fibre

Chrisee — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:31:04 GMT

@SMedic ar some point you will have no choice but to switch as the copper phone network is being phased out and in many areas Openreach already will only accept orders for full fibre.

Technically full fibre is far better technology as firstly unlike partial fibre there is no loss of speed due to the length of the line, the line is effectively immune from weather issues and interference. I have had full fibre for overc2 years and it has been highly reliable during thst period. It is amazing the decades old copper phone lines can in most cases carry a decent amount of data but given we are all using more data their life is effectively over.

Most issues raised in the forum are around the speed of WiFi which can be caused because the hub has been moved and is nothing to do with the fibre connection itself. The actual process of getting the new line run also causes issues. However given Openreach are installing over 10,000 lines every day some inevitably cause issues most go smoothly..

Re: Broadband vs full fibre

JimM1 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:31:36 GMT

@SMedic Had FF500 for 18 months now, not one single blip with it in the slightest and move from the fttc 40/10 that had little but no serious problems either.

Re: Broadband vs full fibre

SMedic — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:01:02 GMT

Thank you JimM1

most helpful

Re: Broadband vs full fibre

icesteelman — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:12:44 GMT

@SMedic

We've had FF150 for about 2 and 1/2 years with TalkTalk at first and then Sky. Nt a single problem withit so far (hope I don't jinx it ! )