5G home broadband
5G home broadband connects your home through the mobile network with a plug-in router, so there’s no engineer visit and no landline. Three sells it only where it confirms 5G coverage at your address, with unlimited data and average speeds of about 150 Mb. It’s a good fit for renters and areas without full fibre; Three adds £3.50 a month every April.
Facts checked: 24 October 2026 · Page updated: · Deals update daily
At a glance
of the UK has 5G outdoors.
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025Average speed on Three 5G home in 5G coverage. No speed guarantee.
Three · Oct 2026Three’s April rise on plans from 1 April 2026.
Three · Oct 2026Shortest contract on Three 5G home (also 12 or 24).
Three · Oct 2026Live 5g home broadband deals
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How the providers compare
| Provider | Rise during contract | Contract | Social tariff | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zen | None | 18 months | No | — |
| YouFibre | None on fixed terms | 24 months or monthly | From £16.99 | — |
| Trooli | None for 24 months | 24 months | No | — |
| Fibrus | None | 12–24 months | From £14.99 | — |
| Quickline | None | 24 months | From £16.50 | — |
| Truespeed | None | 12–24 months | Not confirmed | — |
| Lightspeed | None | 24 months | No | — |
| Rebel Internet | None during or after | 1, 12 or 24 months | No | — |
| KCOM | about £1–£3 every March, in £ | 24 months or 30-day Flex | From £14.99 | — |
| V4 Consumer | up to +£2.95 | 24 months | No | — |
| Community Fibre | +£3 | 12–24 months | £12.50, open to all | — |
| Sky | +£3 not in contract: 30 days to leave free | 24 months | £20, existing customers | 5 |
| NOW Broadband | +£3 not in contract: 31 days to leave free | 24 months | £20, existing members | — |
| Vodafone | +£3.50 | 12 or 24 months | £20 | 8 |
| Three 5G home | +£3.50 | 1, 12 or 24 months | No | — |
| BT | +£4 every 31 March | 24 months | From £16.50 | 7 |
| EE | +£4 every 31 March | 24 months | Via BT Home Essentials | 6 |
| Plusnet | +£4 every 31 March | 24 months | Via BT Home Essentials | 4 |
| TalkTalk | +£4 | 24 months | None | 10 |
| Virgin Media | +£4 also on promo prices | 24 months or 30 days | From £12.50 | 6 |
| Hyperoptic | +£4 | 12, 24 months or monthly | From £12 | — |
Is 5G home broadband right for you?
Good for renters, short stays and homes without full fibre: plug in the router and go. Speeds depend on signal and how busy the mast is, so it’s less consistent than full fibre. Three offers 30 days to return it if it doesn’t work for you.
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5G home broadband questions
What is 5G home broadband?
Broadband that uses the mobile network through a plug-in router instead of a phone line or fibre cable.
How fast is 5G home broadband?
About 150 Mb on average on Three in 5G coverage, but there’s no speed guarantee and it varies with signal.
Does it need a credit check?
Yes, on Three. You may be refused, for example after less than three years in the UK, or asked for a deposit.
Do 5G home plans go up in April?
Yes. Three adds £3.50 a month every April on plans taken out from 1 April 2026.