Full fibre not available in your area? Stay connected with SOGEA

You may have heard that the old copper telephone network is going to be switched off by 2025. This means that you won’t be able to get a traditional phone line or broadband service that uses those copper wires. Instead, you’ll need to switch to a new type of broadband that uses fibre optic cables.

But what if full fibre broadband isn’t available in your area?

Don’t worry, there is another option: Single Order Generic Ethernet Access or, to give it its shorter name, SOGEA.

SOGEA is a broadband service that doesn’t need a phone line. It uses the existing copper wires from your home to the nearest street cabinet, and then connects to the fibre optic network from there. SOGEA provides fast and reliable broadband in places where full fibre isn’t yet available. It can offer up to 67Mbps average download speeds, which is enough for most online activities like streaming, gaming, and video calling. With SOGEA, you can enjoy a smooth and stable internet connection without having to pay for a phone line that you don’t need.

If you do want to keep your phone though, that’s fine, because SOGEA also lets you keep your phone number and make calls over the internet. You can use our Digital Voice service, which works with any compatible handset and offers low-cost calls to UK landlines and mobiles. Digital Voice is different from a traditional phone line because it uses your broadband connection instead of the copper wires. It’s easy to set up and you won't notice any difference in the experience of making and receiving calls (except the quality might be better!). And you'll enjoy the benefits of having no line rental, no call setup fees, voicemail, call waiting, call diversion, call barring and more.

Digital Voice is available for just £6 per month, with 1,000 included minutes for calling UK landlines and mobiles. You can find out more about Digital Voice here.

SOGEA is available in two packages: Unlimited Fibre 1 and Unlimited Fibre 2. Both packages include unlimited usage and a wireless router. And you’ll benefit from great service from the 20-time PC Pro Best Broadband ISP and only Which? Recommended Provider in 2023.

Boost your WiFi with EveryRoom

If you want to get the most out of your SOGEA broadband, you might want to consider Zen EveryRoom. EveryRoom is a mesh WiFi service that works seamlessly with your router to extend your WiFi signal throughout your home. EveryRoom guarantees WiFi coverage in, you guessed it, every room, adapting to your needs to give you the strongest signal wherever you are. Whether you're working from home, gaming online, or streaming movies, EveryRoom ensures that you have a fast and reliable WiFi connection in every part of the house. You can add EveryRoom to your new broadband bundle for just £9 per month.

If you’re interested in making the move to Zen, enter your postcode here to see what’s available in your area.