Fibre to the Cabinet (FTTC) lines are a fibre broadband connection that runs fibre cables to the cabinets and then uses copper wires to deliver services from the cabinet to the premises.
FTTC connections offer greater speeds and reliability than traditional ASDL services because they utilise fibre cables to deliver speeds closer to your premises. Faster speeds can be achieved through FTTP and leased lines at higher costs.
There are many providers of FTTC, so we have explored what each provider offers.
The table below gives a quick price comparison of the top UK providers for FTTC offerings.
Company Price from per month Top speed
Virgin Media £32 500Mbps
Zen £32 66Mbps
KCOM Not stated 80Mbps
O2 £26.50 80Mbps
Spectrum Internet £25.99 80Mbps
IDNet £28 80Mbps
Glide Not stated 100Mbps
Stream Networks £36 80Mbps
Total Web Solutions £28.44 80Mbps
Exa Networks £208.33 80Mbps
Watchfront £38 80Mbps
Fido £32.50 80Mbps
Amatis Networks £40.50 78Mbps
Pulse8 £39.00 76Mbps
Quickline £50.99 Not stated
Pine Media £38 300Mbps
hSo Not stated Not stated
Telecoms World £23.99 80Mbps
Telappliant £29.99 80Mbps
Boxx Internet Not stated 330Mbps
Andrews & Arnold £35 Not stated
Cerberus Networks £34 78Mbps
FluidOne Not stated 330Mbps
Gradwell £34 330Mbps
OptaNet £44.99 330Mbps
Southern Communications Not stated 80Mbps
Structured Communications £39.99 80Mbps
Syscomm £32 76Mbps
4Com Not stated 80Mbps
SoConnect £34.95 80Mbps
Best 4 Business Communications Not stated 80Mbps
Focus Group £21.95 330Mbps
Talking Technology £26.95 80Mbps
* The facts and figures included here come from each company’s website and were accurate at the time of writing (Jan 2023) but may have since changed. Also, please keep in mind these may not be apples to apples comparisons as each provider offers different solutions. This guide should be used as a starting off point for more research on your part.
Below we profile each of the companies’ services and features in a bit more detail.
Note companies are ranked in no particular order and this no way indicates one solution is better than another.
1. Virgin Media
Some of the features and benefits of Virgin Media’s FTTC offering.
- Offers a choice of 2 fibre broadband speeds to businesses
- Speeds up to 500Mbps
- Customisable package
- 24-month contract
- Suitable for those that need higher bandwidth
- Static IP/s included on most packages
- Fault fix times of either 48, 24 or 12-hours
- Suitable for cloud apps
- Can add extras like phone lines, mobiles and applications
- 24/7 support
2. Zen
Some of the features and benefits of Zen’s FTTC offering.
- Offers superfast fibre broadband
- Speeds up to 66Mbps
- 12 or 24-month contract
- Unlimited use
- Free static IP addresses
- Router included
- Free activation
- Fixed price for the term of the contract
- Award-winning service
- UK-based support centre
3. KCOM
Some of the features and benefits of KCOM’s FTTC offering.
- Offers 2 business FFTC packages
- Speeds up to 80Mbps
- Increased speeds
- Offers unlimited and metered download allowances
- 12-month contract
- Suited to businesses with a larger number of users
- Set up within 10 working days
- Provide an online portal to manage your account
- Real-time online diagnostics
- UK-based support
4. O2
Some of the features and benefits of O2’s FTTC offering.
- Offers a range of FTTC products
- Speeds up to 80Mbps
- 4 times faster than their standard business broadband
- Easy switching service
- Offers a bespoke package solution
- Static IP address at an additional cost
- Router provided as an extra
- Offers the option for speedier fix service
- Designed for small to medium-sized businesses
- 24/7 business broadband support
5. Spectrum Internet
Some of the features and benefits of Spectrum Internet’s FTTC offering.
- Superfast broad solutions
- Speeds up to 80Mbps
- 24-month contract
- Includes fibre capable router
- Option to add managed service
- Telephone line included
- Free security
- Activation fee applies
- Also offers VoIP and cloud hosting
- 99% service availability
6. IDNet
Some of the features and benefits of IDNet’s FTTC offering.
- Offers superfast business and home fibre solutions
- Speeds up to 80Mbps
- Unlimited downloads
- Option to include line rental
- Minimum of 1-month contract
- Can add call packages
- Optional features available
- Router not included
- Activation charges may apply
- Free UK technical support
7. Glide
Some of the features and benefits of Glide’s FTTC offering.
- Offers a choice of fibre broadband speeds
- Speeds up to 100Mbps
- Unlimited data usage on some packages
- Low contention ratios
- Assured speeds
- Phone line required which they can supply
- Set up time of usual 2 weeks
- Suitable for VoIP and cloud services
- Award-winning service
- Offers office hours support
8. Stream Networks
Some of the features and benefits of Stream Networks’ FTTC offering.
- Offers their own purpose-built Juniper fibre network
- Speeds up to 80Mbps
- Unlimited usage
- Choice of 12 or 24-month contracts
- Static IP address
- Enhanced Care Service Level agreements available
- Low latency
- Offers fast transit links and peering
- Suitable for VPN, VoIP and video
- Guaranteed connectivity
9. Total Web Solutions
Some of the features and benefits of Total Web Solutions’ FTTC offering.
- Offers a choice 2 FTTC packages
- Speeds up to 80Mbps
- Unlimited data
- Minimum 12-month contract
- Static IP address
- No contention
- Includes a router
- Business only broadband service
- Installation is free on 24-month contracts
- Offers a range of add on
10. Exa Networks
Some of the features and benefits of Exa Networks’ FTTC offering.
- Provides 2 FTTC packages
- Speeds up to 80Mbps
- Can offer bespoke internet services
- Faster and more stable performance compared to ADSL
- Reliable broadband
- Highly provisioned network
- A setup fee applies
- Suited to smaller businesses and organisations
- Specialise in educational services
- Offers a range of other internet services
11. Watchfront
Some of the features and benefits of Watchfront’s FTTC offering.
- Offers FTTC solution
- Speeds up to 80Mbps
- Usage allowances apply
- Reliable broadband lines
- Low contention
- Includes a VDSL modem
- Static IP addresses
- No filtering or blocking
- Option to include a firewall
- Offers optional extras
12. Fido
Some of the features and benefits of Fido’s FTTC offering.
- Offers 3 levels of FTTC packages
- Speeds up to 80Mbps
- Data allowances apply
- Option to include a wireless router
- Static IP address included
- No hidden costs
- Low contention
- Includes free 12-month SVG Internet Security
- Packages are based on BT services
- Suitable for small to medium-sized businesses
13. Amatis Networks
Some of the features and benefits of Amatis Networks’ FTTC offering.
- Provides 2 FTTC packages
- Speeds up to 78Mbps
- Traffic prioritised business only network
- Resilient service
- Managed router
- Static IP address included
- Access to Amatis cloud
- Suited to small businesses
- Offers a choice of service level for fault fixes
- 24/7 support
14. Pulse8
Some of the features and benefits of Pulse8’s FTTC offering.
- Offers 2 FTTC package options
- Speeds up to 76Mbps
- Unlimited monthly data usage
- No throttling
- Requires a compatible router which can be supplied at a cost if needed
- Activation charges may apply
- No contract or termination fees
- Provides a 24-hour target fix
- Offers a range of bolt-ons
- UK based customer support
15. Quickline
Some of the features and benefits of Quickline’s FTTC offering.
- Superfast internet for low volume of users
- Maximum speed not stated
- Unlimited data
- 24-month contracts
- Reliable and fast service
- Secure network
- Static IP address
- Lower contention
- Priority support
- Suited to small businesses and mixed-use home/business
16. Pine Media
Some of the features and benefits of Pine Media’s FTTP offering.
- Fibre lines offering symmetrical speeds
- Speeds up to 300Mbps
- Unlimited usage
- Free installation
- Static IP address
- 12-month
- Flexible service which can be upgraded at anytime
- Suitable for small business
- 9% uptime guarantee
- UK-based support teams
17. hSo
Some of the features and benefits of hSo’s FTTC offering.
- Offers FTTC and FTTC2 lines
- Speeds not stated
- Offers metered and unmetered
- Simple contracts
- Provides routers or you can use your own
- Utilises multiple providers
- Fully managed service
- Proactive monitoring
- Backed by SLAs
- 24/7 UK-based customer support
18. Telecoms World
Some of the features and benefits of Telecoms World’s FTTC offering.
- Provides a business only FTTC network
- Speeds up to 80Mbps
- Offers standalone or combined phone packages
- Free wireless fibre hub
- Connection charges apply
- Choice of 2 connection speeds
- More reliable services compared to ADSL
- Suitable for VoIP, video calling, file sharing and business cloud applications
- Offers a range of call packages
- 24/7 monitoring and support
19. Telappliant
Some of the features and benefits of Telappliant’s FTTC offering.
- Offers 2 business packages
- Speeds up to 80Mbps
- Higher speeds than an ADSL connection
- Provides a more reliable service
- Free setup and router
- Static IP address
- Suitable for streaming and large file downloads
- Offers enhanced security on some packages
- Designed for small to medium-size businesses
- UK-based telephone and online support
20. Boxx Internet
Some of the features and benefits of Boxx Internet’s FTTC offering.
- Offers FTTC and G.Fast packages
- Speeds up to 330Mbps
- Reliable and cost-effective connections
- Secure internet connectivity
- Short delivery timescales
- Plug and play setup
- Offers a variety of data options and speeds
- Designed for small to large businesses
- UK-based customer services
- Highly rated on Trustpilot
21. Andrews & Arnold
Some of the features and benefits of Andrews & Arnold’s FTTC offering.
- Small business package
- Speeds not stated
- Services can be ASDL, FTTC or FTTP depending on location
- Data allowances apply
- Contract terms of 1, 6 or 12 months
- Free setup on contracts over 6 months
- Includes a free router on 12-month
- Offers a quota bonus
- Also offers bonded FTTC lines
- UK-based support team
22. Cerberus Networks
Some of the features and benefits of Cerberus Networks’ FTTC offering.
- Offers a broad range of FTTC packages for businesses
- Speeds up to 78Mbps
- Unlimited data usage
- Offers either 1 or 12-month contracts
- Provides static IP addresses
- Activation charges apply on some packages
- Uses LLU network infrastructure
- Phone line required which they can install at a cost
- Offers climate positive broadband
- Also offers bonded FTTC lines
23. FluidOne
Some of the features and benefits of FluidOne’s FTTC offering.
- Offers standard FTTC and G.FAST lines
- Speeds up to 330Mbps
- 12-month contract
- 5:1 contention
- Static IP address
- Bandwidth management
- Fully managed service
- 9% service level guarantee
- 24/7 technical customer support
24. Gradwell
Some of the features and benefits of Gradwell’s FTTC offering.
- Offers two FTTC packages providing different speeds
- Speeds up to 330Mpbs
- Unlimited data
- Fast and reliable broadband
- Affordable solutions
- Choice of router
- Free static IP address
- Offers combined phone and broadband packages
- Designed for SME businesses
- 24/7 UK-based support teams
25. OptaNet
Some of the features and benefits of OptaNet’s FTTC offering.
- Provides traditional FTTC and G.fast lines
- Speeds up to 330Mbps
- Contract terms from 1 month
- Unlimited data allowance
- Free static IP address
- Choice of router at additional cost
- Offers wires only service
- Fast installation
- Installation fees apply on some packages
- UK-based support and live network monitoring
26. Southern Communications
Some of the features and benefits of Southern Communications’ FTTC offering.
- Offers an FTTC package
- Speeds up to 80Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 20Mbps
- Unlimited usage
- Cost-effective solutions
- Speeds vary depending on location
- Phone line required
- Suitable for businesses with large files and cloud-based applications
- Available in most parts of the UK
- UK-based provider
Southern Communications website
27. Structured Communications
Some of the features and benefits of Structured Communications’ FTTC offering.
- Offers a single FTTC solution
- Speeds up to 80Mbps
- Unlimited data allowance
- Contracts from 30 days
- Offers flexible contracts
- Bonded lines options also available
- Resilient lines
- Higher speeds
- Ideal for small to medium-sized businesses
- 24/7 network monitoring
Structured Communications website
28. Syscomm
Some of the features and benefits of Syscomm’s FTTC offering.
- Offers a choice FTTC broadband speeds
- Speeds up to 76Mbps
- Unlimited data
- Contract lengths from 12 months to 5 years
- Includes static IP address and wireless router
- Reliable and cost-effective solutions
- Ideal for smaller locations and remote workers
- Covers most of the UK
- 24/7 monitoring
- UK-based technical support
29. 4Com
Some of the features and benefits of 4Com’s FTTC offering.
- Offers an FTTC business solution
- Speeds up to 80Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 20Mbps
- Offers greater speed than ADSL
- Can be more reliable
- Speeds vary based on location
- Widely available throughout the UK
- Suitable for a range of company sizes
- Also offers phone lines and VoIP systems
- UK-based customer service team
30. SoConnect
Some of the features and benefits of SoConnect’s FTTC offering.
- Offers superfast broadband
- Speeds up to 80Mbps
- Unlimited usage available
- Provides a more resilient and stable connection
- Scalable solutions that can grow with your business
- Free installation
- 10 day install times
- Guaranteed throughput
- Suitable for cloud-based services and VoIP
- Offers a range of additional services
31. Best 4 Business Communications
Some of the features and benefits of Best 4 Business Communications’ FTTC offering.
- Business-grade FTTC lines
- Speeds up to 80Mbps
- Unlimited downloads
- Bespoke solutions
- Free static IP address
- Reliable solutions
- Provides Safe Guarding content controls
- Award-winning business
- Dedicated account manager
- 24/7 UK-based support and monitoring
Best 4 Business Communications website
32. Focus Group
Some of the features and benefits of Focus Group’s FTTC offering.
- Offers 3 FTTC and Ultrafast packages
- Speeds up to 330Mbps
- Packages include call services and can add call bundles
- Line rental at an additional cost
- Installation charges apply
- Router included on most packages
- Speeds vary and you can check speeds on their speed checker
- Suitable for video calling, file sharing and business cloud applications
- Caters for small to large businesses
- Highly rated on Trustpilot
33. Talking Technology
Some of the features and benefits of Talking Technology’s FTTC offering.
- Offers superfast broadband speeds
- Speeds up to 80Mbps
- Unlimited broadband usage
- Single static IP address
- Plug and play routers
- Speed guarantees
- New line connection fee may apply
- Award-winning provider
- Includes standard support
- UK-based support