UK ISP profile
BT Broadband
BT Broadband uses Openreach FTTC and FTTP, nationwide with advertised speeds of 36 Mbps to 900 Mbps and headline pricing From around £28/month (Quick facts table). UK scale: 8.224 million UK broadband customers at end of FY26 (March 2026), of which 4.168 million on FTTP (Quick facts table).
BT is the UK's largest residential broadband brand and owns Openreach, the wholesale fibre network used by most other ISPs. BT sells FTTC and FTTP across the UK with a recognised consumer brand and complete EE bundling.
What changed: Added answer capsule, key-facts block, question-led headings, network and switching sections, cross-links to compares and cities, and attributed Quick facts callout for AI citation, 3 June 2026.
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Key facts
- Network: Openreach FTTC and FTTP, nationwide (Quick facts table).
- Speed range: 36 Mbps to 900 Mbps (Quick facts table).
- Headline price from: From around £28/month (Quick facts table).
- UK customers: 8.224 million UK broadband customers at end of FY26 (March 2026), of which 4.168 million on FTTP (Quick facts table).
- Major areas: Nationwide UK via Openreach FTTC and FTTP (Openreach FTTP reached 23 million premises at end-FY26) (Quick facts table).
What are BT Broadband's headline numbers?
| Parent group | BT Group plc |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1980 (BT as plc) |
| HQ | London |
| UK customers | 8.224 million UK broadband customers at end of FY26 (March 2026), of which 4.168 million on FTTP |
| Network | Openreach FTTC and FTTP, nationwide |
| Major areas | Nationwide UK via Openreach FTTC and FTTP (Openreach FTTP reached 23 million premises at end-FY26) |
| Speed range | 36 Mbps to 900 Mbps |
| Headline price from | From around £28/month |
| Affiliate programme | Awin |
| Indicative CPA | POA via affiliate manager |
| Last updated | 3 June 2026 |
What network does BT Broadband use?
BT Broadband uses Openreach FTTC and FTTP, nationwide (Quick facts table). Major service areas listed on this profile: Nationwide UK via Openreach FTTC and FTTP (Openreach FTTP reached 23 million premises at end-FY26).
Who is BT Broadband?
BT operates the largest residential broadband footprint in the UK on the back of Openreach, the wholesale infrastructure division that runs the copper and fibre network most retail ISPs depend on. As a retail brand, BT sells across FTTC, single-order GEA, and full-fibre FTTP with packages typically ranging from entry-tier Fibre Essential up to Full Fibre 900 and Halo bundles. BT was reorganised so that EE became the consumer-facing premium brand from 2024, and BT itself continues as the mainstream value brand. For switchers, BT is the safe-pair-of-hands default with widely-available coverage, recognised customer support, and the operational backing of the largest UK telco. BT's commercial advantage is incumbent scale, brand familiarity, and bundle reach across mobile, sport and TV through the wider group.
What speeds does BT Broadband offer?
- FTTC and FTTP broadband across the UK
- BT Halo bundles with mobile and TV
- TNT Sports (successor to BT Sport since 18 July 2023, operated by the BT and Warner Bros. Discovery joint venture)
- Landline and digital voice migration
- BT smart hubs with managed Wi-Fi
Is BT Broadband any good?
As a retail brand, BT sells across FTTC, single-order GEA, and full-fibre FTTP with packages typically ranging from entry-tier Fibre Essential up to Full Fibre 900 and Halo bundles. BT was reorganised so that EE became the consumer-facing premium brand from 2024, and BT itself continues as the mainstream value brand. For switchers, BT is the safe-pair-of-hands default with widely-available coverage, recognised customer support, and the operational backing of the largest UK telco. BT's commercial advantage is incumbent scale, brand familiarity, and bundle reach across mobile, sport and TV through the wider group. (About BT Broadband section).
What partnerships and tenancy options apply to BT Broadband?
BT works with Openreach (its own wholesale division), TNT Sports for content, and a wide range of retail partners for handset and TV bundles. Affiliate distribution is via Awin with rates negotiated per partner.
Acquiring BT Broadband-intent traffic through the FBRE broadband network is one of the most efficient routes for ISPs and altnets that compete in BT Broadband's footprint. Our network reach is verified at 12,000,000+ impressions and 730,000+ network clicks in the 12 months to 24 May 2026 (rolling average of 2,000+ clicks per day, rising fast), with network authority up to DR 74 on BroadbandSwitch.uk. See ISP advertising for tenancy tiers from £99 per month.
How do I switch to BT Broadband?
Residential moves to BT Broadband at an eligible address typically follow Ofcom One Touch Switch rules, with the gaining provider coordinating the transfer. Check BT Broadband availability at your postcode before ordering; network technology and top speed vary by address (Quick facts table).
How does FBRE reach BT Broadband switchers?
- Place a tenancy on the FBRE network, single site from £99 per month.
- Target sites with high BT Broadband comparison intent (curated list on request).
- Optional comparison engine build via the FBRE build studio, from £7,950.
- Optional research collaboration via our research hub.
Where is BT Broadband covered in our research?
FBRE comparison pages featuring BT Broadband:
- Brsk vs BT Broadband: UK Broadband Compared
- BT Broadband vs EE Broadband: UK Broadband Compared
- BT Broadband vs NOW Broadband: UK Broadband Compared
- BT Broadband vs Plusnet: UK Broadband Compared
- BT Broadband vs Sky Broadband: UK Broadband Compared
- BT Broadband vs TalkTalk: UK Broadband Compared
- BT Broadband vs Virgin Media: UK Broadband Compared
- BT Broadband vs Vodafone Broadband: UK Broadband Compared
- Community Fibre vs BT Broadband: UK Broadband Compared
- Cuckoo vs BT Broadband: UK Broadband Compared
- Gigaclear vs BT Broadband: UK Broadband Compared
- Hyperoptic vs BT Broadband: UK Broadband Compared
- Netomnia vs BT Broadband: UK Broadband Compared
- Toob vs BT Broadband: UK Broadband Compared
- Trooli vs BT Broadband: UK Broadband Compared
- YouFibre vs BT Broadband: UK Broadband Compared
- Zen Internet vs BT Broadband: UK Broadband Compared
BT Broadband is named as an operator on these city pages (sample):
- Broadband in Aberdeen
- Broadband in Bath
- Broadband in Belfast
- Broadband in Birmingham
- Broadband in Blackpool
- Broadband in Bolton
- Broadband in Bradford
- Broadband in Brighton and Hove
See also UK broadband by city for the full city index.
Where does this BT Broadband profile data come from?
This profile is compiled from public regulatory filings, the operator's published press releases, Ofcom Connected Nations data, and Ahrefs metrics. Figures marked POA or data pending reflect commercially confidential or not-yet-published data. See our methodology for full sourcing notes.
See live BT broadband deals on BroadbandSwitch.uk.