Vodafone is expanding its home broadband push with a new 5G-powered service. The service promises full fibre-like speeds without the usual installation hassle.
Called Vodafone 5G Broadband, the new service is aimed at households that still can’t access full fibre connections. In particular, it targets homes stuck on slower part-fibre or copper broadband. Vodafone says the launch opens up high-speed connectivity to an additional 3.7 million UK homes. As a result, its combined broadband reach is now more than 26 million households overall.
The biggest selling point here is simplicity. There’s no engineer visit, no landline requirement, and no upfront costs involved. Instead, customers can set up the 5G hub straight out of the box. Essentially, it’s a plug-and-play alternative to traditional broadband installation.
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Vodafone says the service can deliver speeds of up to 150Mbps. It claims this is around three times faster than a typical part-fibre connection. Unlimited data is included on all plans too. This makes it a realistic option for households streaming, gaming, or juggling multiple devices at once.
Pricing starts at £21 per month on a 24-month contract for speeds up to 50Mbps. Meanwhile, a rolling 30-day option starts at £30 per month. Existing Vodafone mobile customers can also knock £2 off monthly costs through the company’s Vodafone Together bundle.
The launch also highlights how Vodafone is leaning heavily into its merger with Three. By combining both companies’ networks, Vodafone says its 5G coverage is expanding quickly enough to support broadband access in areas where full fibre still isn’t available.
To make things a bit easier for customers, Vodafone has also launched a new postcode checker on its website. The checker recommends either full fibre or 5G broadband depending on which option offers the fastest speeds at a specific address.
The company is also planning an outdoor 5G hub for homes where indoor signal strength is weaker. That setup will connect to the strongest outdoor 5G signal before routing it indoors through a dedicated router. Vodafone says this should help improve speeds in rural areas.
For renters, students, or anyone tired of waiting around for broadband installation appointments, Vodafone’s latest move feels like a clear attempt to make home internet a lot more flexible.
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