1. How much does it cost?
2. Will I need a new phone?
3. What if I’m mid contract when the fibre is installed?
4. How fast does my new broadband have to be?
In return for fully funding the upgrade to our telephone system, bringing fibre optic cable direct to our home we undertake to have a full fibre broadband contract instead of our slow copper one. (see Vouchers dropdown for full details)
How much does it cost?
Until Hullavington Exchange is upgraded we are unable to get costs for our postcode areas. However, Openreach have given us the postcode of a similar area which allows us to see what the costs are likely to be. SN14 0SD
Using Compare the Market on 28 February 2023, see below for the Indicative Contract Costs. All are 18-months and all except the superfast contract include the cost of a ‘phone-line’ . 15 January 2024 costs pretty similar.
Will I need a new phone?
We would recommend you talk to your Internet Service Provider as many are providing new equipment, but to give you a general idea.
- If you have a newer DECT type phone it is likely you can just plug the base station into the router and go.
- For slightly older phones which have separate mobile handsets you may need an adapter.
- If your phone is hardwired, you will need a new phone.
New compatible phone sets costs £40 -£90 – see Best Product Reviews
What if I’m mid contract?
Openreach are Open-Market
Most of us are going to be mid contract. And so our first action will more than likely be to upgrade to a full fibre broadband product with our existing provider.
It will be at the end of that contract we will be able to take full advantage of the open market that Openreach provides.
How fast does my new broadband have to be?
What does a step change in speed mean. If your current speed (as measured when connected to the router) is less than 50mbps. Your new full fibre broadband contract must be for a minimum of double that speed, if over 50 it must be at least 100mbps.
| Current mbps speed | Post upgrade minimum speed |
| 10mbps | 20mbps |
| 20mbps | 40mbps |
| 40mbps | 80mbps |
| 49mbps | 98mbps |
| 51mbps | 100mbps |
| 80mbps | 100mbps |
It is vital that if you plan on getting a contract of less than 100mbps that you can show your pre upgrade speed, as audits are conducted, and proof will be required. There are many speed checker websites.