Last updated: August 2026

Your address decides this, not your budget. The right home internet contract depends almost entirely on what is actually available where you live — so check coverage before comparing prices.

The three options, in order of preference

Technology Take it when
Fibre It reaches your address — fastest, most stable, best value
5G No fibre, but strong 5G signal — close to fibre speeds
LTE Neither of the above — widely available, slower

Fibre wins on every measure that matters: it is unaffected by congestion in the way mobile networks are, and latency is far lower — which is what makes video calls and gaming feel solid rather than merely fast.

See LTE vs fibre and 5G home internet vs fibre.

Test the signal, not the coverage map

Mobile-based internet is only as good as the signal at the specific point in your home where the router will stand. Coverage maps are modelled, not measured.

Ask about a trial period, and test at the actual location. See check coverage before an internet deal.

Capped, uncapped, and what uncapped means

Uncapped mobile plans generally apply a fair-use threshold, after which speed is reduced. Ask what the threshold is and what speed follows — in writing.

See uncapped vs capped internet and how much data do I need.

Contract or month-to-month

A 24-month internet contract usually buys a lower monthly rate and sometimes free installation. Month-to-month costs more but lets you leave if the service disappoints — worth paying for with an unproven mobile connection.

See month-to-month vs contract internet.

See fibre deals, 5G internet deals, LTE deals, home internet deals and no fibre contract deals.

Frequently asked questions

Which is best?

Fibre, wherever it is available.

What if fibre has not reached me?

5G if the signal is strong, otherwise LTE.

Is uncapped really uncapped?

On mobile, generally not — a fair-use threshold applies.

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