Community Fibre’s Affordable Full Fibre Broadband for Londoners

In a city as digitally advanced as London, fast broadband is no longer a luxury—it’s essential. Yet, many households still face barriers to access due to cost, infrastructure gaps, or digital literacy. Community Fibre is addressing this issue head-on by combining high-speed technology with affordability and inclusion. The provider operates its own full fibre broadband network and is focused entirely on London, offering symmetrical speeds and some of the lowest prices in the city.

Unlike many nationwide ISPs, Community Fibre actively supports residents who are digitally excluded, particularly in boroughs with high poverty and low broadband uptake. Their strategy goes beyond installation—it’s a mission to deliver reliable, fast, and accessible internet where it’s most needed.

Free 1 Gbps WiFi to Over 700 Community Venues

One of the most meaningful steps Community Fibre has taken is providing free 1 Gbps symmetrical broadband to more than 700 community sites across London. These include:

By connecting these public venues to full-fibre infrastructure, Community Fibre enables residents—particularly those without reliable home broadband—to access high-speed internet for free, whether for schoolwork, job hunting, social services, or general digital access.

This gigabit-grade access means people in lower-income boroughs are not stuck with congested public WiFi or metered mobile data. In community hubs, students can download homework in seconds, jobseekers can upload CVs without lag, and vulnerable residents can access health portals or government services without barriers.

How Community Fibre Compares to Other Broadband Providers in London

Compared to major providers like BT, Virgin Media, and Sky, Community Fibre offers significantly better value per Mbps, especially for lower-income users. While others rely on hybrid fibre (FTTC) or offer asymmetrical speeds, Community Fibre delivers:

In some boroughs, Community Fibre offers 1 Gbps for as little as £25/month, often with vouchers or added discounts—something rarely matched by national providers.

Community Fibre Social Tariff

Beyond public access, Community Fibre also helps those struggling with affordability at home through a dedicated social tariff.

What is it?

The Community Fibre Social Tariff offers a discounted broadband package to households receiving government support. While the company doesn’t heavily promote it on their homepage, it is available to those receiving:

The tariff typically includes a 50 Mbps or 75 Mbps symmetric FTTP connection, which is more than sufficient for a household with multiple users engaging in video calls, streaming, or schoolwork. Symmetrical upload speeds also make this a far better offer than many social tariffs from other providers, which usually include limited upload capacity.

ISP	Download Speed	Upload Speed	Price	Data Limits
Community Fibre	75 Mbps	75 Mbps	£12.50–£15	Unlimited
BT Essentials	36 Mbps	9 Mbps	£15	Unlimited
Virgin Media	15 Mbps	2 Mbps	£12.50	Unlimited

This makes Community Fibre one of the most technically generous social tariffs in the UK, particularly because users still benefit from full-fibre delivery and symmetrical speeds.

Targeting the Right Boroughs

Community Fibre has concentrated its rollout in London boroughs where digital exclusion remains high. Areas like:

have historically shown higher proportions of households with no home broadband. By deploying FTTP infrastructure here and offering public venue access + low-cost home broadband, the provider tackles digital inequality at both structural and household levels.

Digital Skills & Literacy Programmes

Connectivity is only one part of inclusion. The other is digital confidence. Community Fibre also partners with local councils and NGOs to deliver:

These sessions are often hosted in the very same community venues that receive free broadband, creating a closed-loop digital support ecosystem that builds both access and ability.

Impact Beyond Marketing

What sets Community Fibre apart is that this isn’t just a social responsibility campaign or part of a short-term CSR report. The company’s inclusion efforts are embedded in their network expansion and pricing strategy.

By offering:

…the provider ensures that low-income households don’t receive a “second-class” internet experience.

Even the routers provided with social tariff plans are the same as standard customers receive—meaning no compromise in Wi-Fi coverage, reliability, or LAN performance.

Symmetrical Speeds and Fibre-Only Network: Why It Matters

One of Community Fibre’s technical strengths is its XGS-PON fibre-only network, which provides both download and upload speeds up to 5 Gbps. For households using cloud storage, video conferencing, or online learning, symmetrical speeds are no longer a luxury—they’re a necessity.

Most budget plans from competitors offer limited upload speeds (e.g. 2–9 Mbps), which can create bottlenecks during remote work, Zoom calls, or uploading large files. Community Fibre avoids this entirely by offering balanced speeds, even on its social tariff.

Final Overview

Community Fibre proves that fast broadband doesn’t have to come at a premium—or exclude vulnerable groups. Its community-first approach, paired with cutting-edge technology and transparent pricing, makes it a practical model for urban broadband delivery in the UK.

Whether through affordable social tariffs, free gigabit public access, or skills programmes, Community Fibre isn’t just providing fibre—it’s building access, equity, and opportunity.