UK ISP profile
TalkTalk
TalkTalk uses Openreach FTTC and FTTP; CityFibre and altnet wholesale with advertised speeds of 38 Mbps to 900 Mbps and headline pricing From around £24/month (Quick facts table). UK scale: Approx 3 to 4 million UK broadband customers (Quick facts table).
TalkTalk is a long-established UK value broadband brand with one of the most aggressive headline pricing structures in the market. TalkTalk uses Openreach plus CityFibre wholesale for full-fibre coverage in CityFibre cities.
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.
Provider directory
For coverage, type, employee estimates and a BroadbandSwitch.uk link for this provider, see the UK provider directory table (613 providers).
Key facts
- Network: Openreach FTTC and FTTP; CityFibre and altnet wholesale (Quick facts table).
- Speed range: 38 Mbps to 900 Mbps (Quick facts table).
- Headline price from: From around £24/month (Quick facts table).
- UK customers: Approx 3 to 4 million UK broadband customers (Quick facts table).
- Major areas: Nationwide UK (Quick facts table).
What are TalkTalk's headline numbers?
| Parent group | TalkTalk Group |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| HQ | Salford, Greater Manchester |
| UK customers | Approx 3 to 4 million UK broadband customers |
| Network | Openreach FTTC and FTTP; CityFibre and altnet wholesale |
| Major areas | Nationwide UK |
| Speed range | 38 Mbps to 900 Mbps |
| Headline price from | From around £24/month |
| Affiliate programme | Awin |
| Indicative CPA | POA via affiliate manager |
| Last updated | 3 June 2026 |
What network does TalkTalk use?
TalkTalk uses Openreach FTTC and FTTP; CityFibre and altnet wholesale (Quick facts table). Major service areas listed on this profile: Nationwide UK.
Who is TalkTalk?
TalkTalk has been a mainstream UK consumer broadband brand since the early 2000s and consistently competes on price across Openreach FTTC and FTTP. TalkTalk has also been an early CityFibre wholesale partner, which extends its full-fibre proposition into CityFibre's expanding city footprint at competitive speeds. The brand has been through periodic ownership changes, including a 2021 take-private and subsequent restructuring of its consumer, business and wholesale divisions, but the consumer brand remains a recognised price-led challenger to BT and Sky. For switchers, TalkTalk is typically a strong price play, particularly when paired with CityFibre availability in CityFibre cities, or for households that prioritise headline monthly cost over premium support.
What speeds does TalkTalk offer?
- Fibre 35, Fibre 65, Fibre 150 and Fibre 900 broadband
- CityFibre wholesale-based full fibre in CityFibre cities
- Pay-monthly and 18-month contracts
- Calls add-ons
- TV via partners
Is TalkTalk any good?
TalkTalk has also been an early CityFibre wholesale partner, which extends its full-fibre proposition into CityFibre's expanding city footprint at competitive speeds. The brand has been through periodic ownership changes, including a 2021 take-private and subsequent restructuring of its consumer, business and wholesale divisions, but the consumer brand remains a recognised price-led challenger to BT and Sky. For switchers, TalkTalk is typically a strong price play, particularly when paired with CityFibre availability in CityFibre cities, or for households that prioritise headline monthly cost over premium support. (About TalkTalk section).
What partnerships and tenancy options apply to TalkTalk?
TalkTalk retails Openreach and CityFibre wholesale. Affiliate distribution via Awin. Business and wholesale arms continue independently and have a long history of partnership across the UK comms sector. Taken private March 2021 by Toscafund and Penta Capital (Tosca IOM) at 97p per share, £1.1bn deal.
Acquiring TalkTalk-intent traffic through the FBRE broadband network is one of the most efficient routes for ISPs and altnets that compete in TalkTalk'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 TalkTalk?
Residential moves to TalkTalk at an eligible address typically follow Ofcom One Touch Switch rules, with the gaining provider coordinating the transfer. Check TalkTalk availability at your postcode before ordering; network technology and top speed vary by address (Quick facts table).
How does FBRE reach TalkTalk switchers?
- Place a tenancy on the FBRE network, single site from £99 per month.
- Target sites with high TalkTalk 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 TalkTalk covered in our research?
FBRE comparison pages featuring TalkTalk:
- BT Broadband vs TalkTalk: UK Broadband Compared
- Sky Broadband vs TalkTalk: UK Broadband Compared
- TalkTalk vs Plusnet: UK Broadband Compared
- TalkTalk vs Vodafone Broadband: UK Broadband Compared
- Virgin Media vs TalkTalk: UK Broadband Compared
TalkTalk 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 TalkTalk 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 TalkTalk broadband deals on BroadbandSwitch.uk.