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Ring ring – it’s the digital age on the line. Imagine making phone calls over the internet instead of traditional phone lines. Enter VoIP.

We love installation day here at Connect Fibre, so you can imagine the excitement as we connected another new area! We’re pleased to announce our first South Sheffield customer has successfully joined our full fibre broadband network. Party hats and streamers at the ready!

The digital switchover is just around the corner. For the uninitiated, in 2025 there will be a transition from traditional analogue landline phones to those which utilise the internet. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is soon to be a neccesity is soon, and you need something you can rely on. That’s where Connect Fibre Phone comes into play.

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve connected our first customer to our full fibre broadband network in Wirksworth, Derbyshire! Our fibre experts had the pleasure of welcoming gaming streamer Halle to the Connect Fibre family and getting her home set up with our 1000Mbps Hypersonic package.

At Connect Fibre, March has been a whirlwind of activity! Our connectors have been chatting to residents all across the UK and deeply engaged in our communities and offering unwavering support. From beer festivals and paintings to chatting to communities about the wonders of our full fibre broadband, we've been thrilled to maintain our presence in the towns and communities we serve. Let's take a look at what we have been up to over the last month...

Connect Fibre has announced Rayleigh and Thundersley as the latest locations to join its full fibre broadband network. As part of the company's mission to provide under-served communities with the broadband they deserve, speeds of up to 1000Mbps and advanced Wi-Fi 6 technology will be available to residents and businesses in the area.

At Connect Fibre, we love delivering our full fibre broadband to new areas and we're proud to announce that we have connected our first customer in Hockley, Essex! It was a pleasure to welcome Ben to the Connect Fibre family and get his home set up with our hyperfast broadband!

At Connect Fibre, we believe that everyone should have access to flawless internet at a fair price. With our social tariff broadband packages, we aim to ensure that financial hardships aren't a barrier to high-speed broadband. That's why we've put together two social tariffs that will provide high-speed internet to everyone, regardless of adverse financial circumstances! Read on to learn more about the ins and outs of social broadband tariffs and the eligibility criteria you'll need to consider. Broadband Why Connect Fibre? Connect Wi-Fi Create your perfect package Contract Buyout Offers Business Social Tariff Mobile Choose your plan Activate your SIM Add-ons Connect Mesh Connect Phone Connect TV Help FAQs Knowledge Base My Dashboard My Tickets Free in-home appointment About us Coverage Careers News Refer A Friend Login Broadband Why Connect Fibre? Connect Wi-Fi Create your perfect package Contract Buyout Offers Business Social Tariff Mobile Choose your plan Activate your SIM Add-ons Connect Mesh Connect Phone Connect TV Help FAQs Knowledge Base My Dashboard My Tickets Free in-home appointment About us Coverage Careers News Refer A Friend Login

When browsing for broadband packages, there’s a sea of jargon and terminology to wade through. While it may be second nature to those within the industry, your understanding of what you’re receiving can be swamped by confusing language. At Connect Fibre, helping you understand all the broadband terms you may come across is a priority. We want you to feel informed about what you’re receiving at all times. That’s why we’ve put together a handy jargon buster to turn you into a broadband expert in no time. Who knows, it may even come in handy at a pub quiz! Read on to learn all about common broadband terminology with this cheat sheet.

We live in the streaming era. Long gone are the days of sitting down in front of a box set, today streaming platforms reign supreme. For all the wealth of options this opens up, you're very much at the mercy of your broadband connection. After all, a cosy night in front of the TV can turn into a frustrating time if you're watching a buffering screen rather than the latest talked-about series. You can avoid those nightmares before you even start by ensuring your broadband speed is up to scratch (and by choosing Connect Fibre TV to stream all your shows in one place, of course!). Make sure on-demand really means on-demand by understanding what broadband speeds you need for streaming. Never fear, though, we've done the digging so you don't have to. Read on for a streaming broadband cheat sheet, giving you all the information you need to stream shows uninterrupted and choose the best broadband for streaming .