Can I get Ultrafast broadband in my home?

When stacked up against standard broadband packages, Ultrafast broadband offers a service that eclipses its predecessor by quite some way, which in turn opens up possibilities that could never be achieved when using standard ADSL broadband.

Who can get Ultrafast broadband?

To answer this question, you need to first do a little bit of research about your area and the providers that are available, as this will massively impact your ability to bring Ultrafast broadband into your home. The service offered by broadband providers can differ by region and location, meaning the service experienced in one location may be better or worse than what you experience in your home. Your broadband provider will likely define the speeds you can expect from your package, so you’ll be able to monitor what you do receive against what you should receive. If your broadband provider offers Ultrafast broadband in your area, the installation process is actually fairly straightforward - you’ll be given an installation date, and you should be able to keep your existing package until then so you don’t experience too much downtime. Depending on what the existing setup in your home is, you will either need a new fibre connection installing or simply a changeover to your new service. Neither of these should take too long so don’t worry!

One of the main points of confusion surrounding Ultrafast broadband is its definition - many providers have their own definition, but that isn’t strictly accurate. Ultrafast broadband is defined as broadband with download speeds up to 300Mbps. BT defines their ‘Ultrafast’ broadband service as reaching speeds of around 100Mbps which is more than enough for most users. With Zen, you’ll be able to experience a true Ultrafast broadband experience with speeds around 300Mbps - this will enable almost instant downloads, seamless uploading, and a great gaming experience throughout your household. You’ll also be able to work with full confidence in your broadband package, alleviating fears that your home broadband won’t be reliable enough to support you working from home, or even running your own business from a home office!

Use the Zen Internet availability checker on this page to find out if you’re able to take advantage of an Ultrafast broadband service in your home - the search only takes a few minutes and clearly shows you the best packages for your household! If Ultrafast broadband isn't available in your region, you may still be able to achieve more than adequate speed using a fibre optic broadband package; with these services, you can expect to get speeds of around 30-66 Mbps, which should enable you to browse, watch, game, and chat without encountering any issues.