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Zen Internet Broadband, Full Fibre and Reviews UK

Zen Internet

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Zen Internet

Summary

Zen Internet is one of the UK’s more trusted independent broadband providers. For over 30 years they have focused on delivering reliable service, strong technical support and clean pricing. If you are fed up with rising costs, poor support or slow lines then Zen often comes up as the alternative worth checking out. Zen Internet was one of the earlier smaller operators but has grown to be one of the smaller "big" players. They have five years of being a Which? Recommend Broadband provider and are a Certified B-Corp. They provide both Openreach-based products as well as various altnets.

Packages

Package Name Speed Setup Monthly First Year Cost*
Unlimited Fibre 1
36 Mbps £15.00 £33.00 £411.00
Unlimited Fibre 2
78 Mbps £15.00 £37.00 £459.00
Full Fibre 100 (Openreach)
105 Mbps £15.00 £35.00 £435.00
Full Fibre 500 (Openreach)
500 Mbps £15.00 £42.00 £519.00
Full Fibre 900 (Openreach)
910 Mbps £15.00 £50.00 £615.00
Full Fibre Max (Openreach)
1600 Mbps £15.00 £65.00 £795.00
Full Fibre 100 (CityFibre)
155 Mbps £0.00 £30.00 £360.00
Full Fibre 500 (CityFibre)
500 Mbps £0.00 £36.00 £432.00
Full Fibre 900 (CityFibre)
910 Mbps £0.00 £42.00 £504.00
Full Fibre Max (CityFibre)
2300 Mbps £0.00 £57.00 £684.00
Full Fibre 100 (Trooli)
164 Mbps £0.00 £30.00 £360.00
Full Fibre 500 (Trooli)
550 Mbps £0.00 £36.00 £432.00
Full Fibre 900 (Trooli)
910 Mbps £0.00 £42.00 £504.00
Full Fibre Max (Trooli)
2300 Mbps £0.00 £57.00 £684.00
Full Fibre 100 (Freedom Fibre)
101 Mbps £0.00 £30.00 £360.00
Full Fibre 500 (Freedom Fibre)
525 Mbps £0.00 £36.00 £432.00
Full Fibre 900 (Freedom Fibre)
950 Mbps £0.00 £42.00 £504.00
Full Fibre Max (Freedom Fibre)
2300 Mbps £0.00 £57.00 £684.00
Full Fibre 100 (MS3)
164 Mbps £0.00 £28.00 £336.00
Full Fibre 500 (MS3)
550 Mbps £0.00 £34.00 £408.00
Full Fibre 900 (MS3)

*Promotion ends 31/08/2026*

950 Mbps £0.00 £34.00 £408.00

* VAT included

Additional Comments

The offer is straightforward. Zen delivers fibre broadband across the UK via major networks like Openreach and CityFibre, along with smaller altnets Trooli and Freedom Fibre. Where full‑fibre (FTTP) is available they have broadband packages that give strong speeds and decent upload rates, which is useful for streaming, working from home or heavy usage households. Many customers report that once the fibre broadband service is live the connection feels stable and performs well. Their award‑winning status in several reviews shows that the company ticks the boxes for value, speed and service in many cases.

Where Zen really stands out is support, excellent customer service and transparency. Reviewers often mention that calls are answered quickly by UK‑based staff who know what they are doing. Issues are handled without a lot of back and forth and installations tend to be clean. For people who have had frustrating experiences with larger ISPs, that personal touch makes a difference. The fact that Zen keeps its pricing clear and avoids hidden extras is another plus.

That said, it is not flawless. Coverage remains the key issue. Although Zen Internet works across much of the UK, the exact speed and availability at your address may differ. Also, even if a fibre line comes to your door you still need a solid internal setup. If your router is old, Wi‑Fi signal is weak or you have a large house with thick walls, you might not see the full benefit. Some users report that in rarer fault situations support could be slower than ideal and that communication when build work drags on might not feel as smooth as expected.

Price is another area to check carefully. Zen’s plans tend to cost a little more than some budget providers because you are paying for stronger support and service. If you prioritise lowest cost above everything else then you might find cheaper alternatives. It is wise to check contract length, renewal pricing, what is included and what happens if you move or need to change provider. Zen however do offer a Contract Price Promise - this means that there are no incontract price rises, and you will pay the same amount for the full length of your contract term, with no unexpected price rises. 

For discounts, take a look at our page on Zen Internet Broadband Deals & Offers.

 

ISP Details

Name Zen Internet
Legal Name Zen Internet Ltd
IPv6 Support Yes
ISPA Member No
Ofcom Code of Practice Yes
info
Link https://www.zen.co.uk

Contact Details

Sales Telephone 01706 902573

Zen Internet Reviews

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ManishG 20 Aug 2023 (reviewed 2 years ago)
Fantastic broadband service. Customer service is awesome. Keep up the great work.
DougE 20 Aug 2023 (reviewed 2 years ago)
We've had excellent fibre broadband service from Zen over the last few years, but in the last month the service degraded to no service at all for prolonged periods. It was made worse by Zen and Openreach batting the problem back and forward between them instead of getting on with correcting the fault. This experience has badly shaken my faith in Zen as a broadband provider.
a-f-reid 12 Jul 2023 (reviewed 3 years ago)
Recently the service has reduced to diabolical. Service will not stay up at 40mB/s and drops to 30 or less. Zens test on their Portal seems to have atime error of 1 hour and my telephone is barely usable because of the crackling noise and quiet line test.The Portal test also shows the test PASS with the service speed of 21.2Mbps down and 8.2Mbps up. Reported (with difficulty yesterday by telephone) and found a queue and after A while a recorded message said someone would ring me back - that was over 24 hours ago still waiting - same problem with different router/filters etc direct from Test socket.
mgp001 04 Jun 2023 (reviewed 3 years ago)
I am very satisfied with Zen Internet after upgradng to Zen FTTP 300 bps and VOIP in January 2023. There was one hiccup which Zen quickly and efficiently traced to the Openreach exchange. I am reaching the promised line speeds. There have been no issues since.
mgp001 24 May 2023 (reviewed 3 years ago)
I got FTTP 300 and VOIP in January 2023. In May 2023 I had a "hard down" and was without internet and landline for 3 days. Zen Technical Support were excellent in tracing the fault to the exchange. The TBB Speedtest on my laptop shows a download speed of about 140 Mbps. I put the speed degradation down to the relative positions of the Fritzbox router in the kitchen and my laptop which I use mostly on the dining table whereby the Wi-Fi must overcome interference and physical obstructions. Overall I am very satisfied with Zen.
mgp001 24 May 2023 (reviewed 3 years ago)
I got FTTP 300 and VOIP in January 2023. In May 2023 I had a "hard down" and was without internet and landline for 3 days. Zen Technical Support were excellent in tracing the fault to the exchange. The TBB Speedtest on my laptop shows a download speed of about 140 Mbps. I put the speed degradation down to the relative positions of the Fritzbox router in the kitchen and my laptop which I use mostly on the dining table whereby the Wi-Fi must overcome interference and physical obstructions. Overall I am very satisfied with Zen.
mgp001 24 May 2023 (reviewed 3 years ago)
I got FTTP 300 and VOIP in January 2023. In May 2023 I had a "hard down" and was without internet and landline for 3 days. Zen Technical Support were excellent in tracing the fault to the exchange. The TBB Speedtest on my laptop shows a download speed of about 140 Mbps. I put the speed degradation down to the relative positions of the Fritzbox router in the kitchen and my laptop which I use mostly on the dining table which means that the Wi-Fi has to overcome interference and physical obstructions. Overall I am very satisfied with Zen.
mgp001 24 May 2023 (reviewed 3 years ago)
This month I had a "hard down". I was without my 300 Mbps FTTP connection for several days. Zen Technical Support were excellent in tracing the problem back to the exchange. The comparatively low download speeds shown by the TBB Speedtest are due to the relative positions of my Fritzbox router (in the kitchen) and my laptop (on the dining room table where I mostly use it). The signal arriving at the laptop (about 140 Mbps is fit for my purpose though clearly below the speed entering the premises. I put the speed degradation down to interference and physical obstacles. Overall I am very satisfied with Zen.
Mattuk2020 20 Mar 2023 (reviewed 3 years ago)
Still recieving great service and good value for money from Zen internet. No nasty CPI/RPI price hikes during your contract term Unlike BT,Talktalk,Sky,Plusnet and other big name brands hiking prices mid term. The service i have recieved over the past 18 months has been exceptional and customer services prompt to sort out any issue. Zen has recently updated its online website and customer portal.The new site and portal needed a refresh as it looked dated and clunky. 1 small issue that I have requested multiple times is for the ability to upgrde or request a downgrade to broadband packages online rather than having to contact sales department via phone. Also missing is the ability to create or update Direct debit details. Apart from these features being entirely missing, this dose not affect the overall quality of broadband service recieved as that hqs been solid and consistent throughout. My current ZEN Internet package: Full Fibre 100 18 month contract £38.99pcm. Contract renewal: Aug 2023.
Haggishunter22 20 Feb 2023 (reviewed 3 years ago)
I have had several service service providers over a number if years,the last before Zen being talk talk, which in my opinion is one of the worst there is and why I decided to change to Zen. Since joining Zen, initially on fttc and now fftp I can honestly say that the little extra in monthly cost is worth it. For that extra few pounds you get an unrivalled service, 100% solid and customer service which has very knowledgeable agents who understand what you are saying, understand the problems you may have and the answer to fix them, unlike many isp's who immediately blame the customers equipment. So if you want a reliable service you need to use Zen, the very best of the best in the UK. Remember some are cheaper and that usually means less reliable.