Weekly Brief - 5th June 2026

Zen Internet adds FTTP services from MS3

Zen Internet has started offering Full Fibre services from altnet MS3 Networks. Details can be found in our broadband listings with a promotion active offering the Full Fibre 900 product for the same prce as the 500, until the end of August. MS3 launched to try and break the broadband monopoly in Hull, and now offers services in North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. More details can be found in our MS3 coverage map.

G.Fast – IMPORTANT NOTE ON SPEEDS — This postcode is likely to get a G.Fast service which is a ‘part fibre’ service capable of much faster speeds as the fibre comes closer to your home than ‘FTTC’ however it is still dependent on the line length. We expect your speeds around downstream. If a package is advertised with a faster speed below, you may not be able to receive the full speed at your location. Check with your provider before ordering. Read more about broadband technologies.

Part Fibre (FTTC) – IMPORTANT NOTE ON SPEEDS — This postcode should be able to to receive a ‘fibre-optic’ service. Some fibre services are ‘full fibre’ (FTTP) whilst others are ‘part fibre’ (FTTC) which means speeds can vary based on how long your line is. We think you’re likely to get part-fibre services downstream. The packages below may include listings with faster average speeds, however you may not get the full speeds shown on the package. Check with your provider before ordering a part-fibre (FTTC) product which advertises speed of up to 80Mbps. Read more about broadband technologies.

ADSL — This postcode should be able to receive an ADSL2 + service which is delivered over a copper telephone line from your home to the telephone exchange. The quality and length of the line will determine your maximum speed. The packages below may include listings with faster average speeds, however you may not get the full speeds shown on the package. You are likely to get speeds around downstream. Check with your provider before ordering a copper (ADSL2+) product which advertises speed of up to 24Mbps. Read more about broadband technologies.

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Openreach extends the uninhabitable FTTP pilot again

Following a previous extension to Openreach’s uninhabitable locations FTTP pilot, Openreach has announced to communication providers that it has extended the trial by a further seven months, to now end on 31st March 2027. The pilot aims are to test the process for FTTP installation in uninhabitable locations such as CCTV cameras, bus shelter signs, EV chargers and lifts. It uses a ruggedised ONT. Pilot pricing remains the same as previously announced. They haven’t provided a reason for the extension, so we assume they need more time to verify the viability of the process.

BDUK gigabit broadband voucher scheme extended

ISPreview picked up that the government has allowed an extension to the GBVS to allow the vouchers to be claimed later than the current deadline of 31st March 2027. The change will mean vouchers can be issued beyond this date but builds must still be completed by the 2028 deadline.