{"id":6639,"date":"2026-03-13T21:42:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T21:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/?p=6639"},"modified":"2026-03-13T21:42:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T21:42:41","slug":"vodafone-full-fibre-74-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/vodafone-full-fibre-74-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Vodafone Full Fibre 74 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Vodafone-Full-Fibre-74-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Vodafone Full Fibre 910 Review\" class=\"wp-image-6640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Vodafone-Full-Fibre-74-1024x576.png 1024w, 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href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/vodafone-full-fibre-74-review\/#The_Speed_Sweet_Spot\">The Speed Sweet Spot<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/vodafone-full-fibre-74-review\/#Vodafone_Full_Fibre_74_Speed_Comparison_Tool\">Vodafone Full Fibre 74 Speed Comparison Tool<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/vodafone-full-fibre-74-review\/#What_this_means_for_you\">What this means for you:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/vodafone-full-fibre-74-review\/#Router_Showdown_Basic_vs_Pro\">Router Showdown: Basic vs Pro<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/vodafone-full-fibre-74-review\/#What_Can_You_Do_with_73Mbps\">What Can You Do with 73Mbps?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/vodafone-full-fibre-74-review\/#The_Customer_Service_Catch\">The Customer Service Catch<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/vodafone-full-fibre-74-review\/#Value_Verdict_When_It_Makes_Sense\">Value Verdict: When It Makes Sense<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/vodafone-full-fibre-74-review\/#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/vodafone-full-fibre-74-review\/#FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/vodafone-full-fibre-74-review\/#Can_I_use_my_own_router_instead_of_Vodafones_hardware\">Can I use my own router instead of Vodafone&#x2019;s hardware?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/vodafone-full-fibre-74-review\/#Will_my_price_increase_during_the_contract\">Will my price increase during the contract?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/vodafone-full-fibre-74-review\/#Is_there_a_setupinstallation_fee\">Is there a setup\/installation fee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/vodafone-full-fibre-74-review\/#How_do_I_claim_the_Vodafone_mobile_customer_discount\">How do I claim the Vodafone mobile customer discount?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/vodafone-full-fibre-74-review\/#What_happens_during_outages\">What happens during outages?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vodafone_Full_Fibre_74_Review_Is_It_Right_for_Your_Home\"><\/span>Vodafone Full Fibre 74 Review: Is It Right for Your Home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for affordable fibre broadband?&#xA0;<strong>Vodafone Full Fibre 74<\/strong>&#xA0;is the cheapest plan in their lineup, offering&#xA0;<strong>73Mbps downloads<\/strong>&#xA0;and&#xA0;<strong>18Mbps uploads<\/strong>&#x2014;though the odd naming (why not &#x201C;Fibre 73&#x201D;?) might confuse some.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes Vodafone unique is their&#xA0;<strong>flexible package system<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Basic Plan<\/strong>&#xA0;&#x2013; Just broadband<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medium Plan<\/strong>&#xA0;&#x2013; Extra perks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro II Plan<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Premium features (<a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_fec65dd0c2d0139e688550c76ecd13cd\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/wi-fi\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Wi-Fi<\/a> 6E <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_0db522e294452074795219456b014594\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/router\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>router<\/a>, 4G backup, mesh booster)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also add&#xA0;<strong>Vodafone Extra<\/strong>&#xA0;(Apple TV + landline calls) and choose between&#xA0;<strong>12 or 24-month contracts<\/strong>. Existing Vodafone mobile customers get&#xA0;<strong>extra discounts<\/strong>, which sweetens the deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-popcorn-senary-color-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52009084 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:0.5rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Vodafone Broadband<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"151\" height=\"121\" src=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/vodafone-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6605\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:185px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Great Value For Money Great Hardware<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-popcorn-font-s-font-size\">&#x2705; Packages offering speeds up to 1.1 Gbps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-popcorn-font-s-font-size\">&#x2705; Latest Wi-Fi hardware eliminating dead zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-popcorn-font-s-font-size\">&#x2705; Great customer support with quick response rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/tracking.comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/vodafonefullfibre900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\"><strong>VODAFONE DEALS<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-popcorn-secondary-color-background-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>COMPARE DEALS<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vodafone Full Fibre 74 offers&#xA0;<strong>73Mbps download speeds<\/strong>&#xA0;at &#xA3;24\/month, making it one of the UK&#x2019;s cheapest fibre plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best suited for&#xA0;<strong>1-3 person households<\/strong>&#xA0;&#x2013; struggles with 4+ heavy users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wi-Fi 6 router<\/strong>&#xA0;outperforms BT\/Plusnet hardware, but customer service lags behind EE\/Sky<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexible packages<\/strong>: Add 4G backup, Apple TV, or upgrade to a Wi-Fi 6E router for &#xA3;13 extra\/month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Should_Get_Vodafone_Full_Fibre_74\"><\/span>Who Should Get Vodafone Full Fibre 74?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#x2019;s cut to the chase: Vodafone&#x2019;s Full Fibre 74 plan is&#xA0;<strong>perfect if you&#x2019;re<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A single person or couple streaming Netflix\/working from home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A small family with light-to-moderate internet use (think homework + occasional gaming)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget-focused but want reliable fibre speeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But it&#x2019;s&#xA0;<strong>not ideal if you<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have 4+ people gaming\/streaming 4K simultaneously<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need upload speeds above 20Mbps (e.g., live streaming, large file transfers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prioritise customer service above all else<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breaking_Down_the_Numbers\"><\/span>Breaking Down the Numbers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Vodafone Full Fibre 74<\/th><th>BT Full Fibre 75<\/th><th>Plusnet Fibre 74<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><td>&#xA3;24\/month<\/td><td>&#xA3;30\/month<\/td><td>&#xA3;28\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Speed Guarantee<\/strong><\/td><td>37Mbps (min)<\/td><td>34Mbps (min)<\/td><td>32Mbps (min)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Router<\/strong><\/td><td>Wi-Fi 6 (basic)<\/td><td><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_fec65dd0c2d0139e688550c76ecd13cd\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/wi-fi\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Wi-Fi<\/a> 5<\/td><td>Wi-Fi 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Contract Flexibility<\/strong><\/td><td>12 or 24 months<\/td><td>24 months only<\/td><td>24 months only<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-popcorn-paragraph-alert-info has-popcorn-info-text-color has-popcorn-info-background-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><em>Prices correct as of March 2025.&#xA0;<a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/vodafonefullfibre900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Compare latest deals here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Speed_Sweet_Spot\"><\/span>The Speed Sweet Spot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 73Mbps <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_8eb5fb7576d73b7d261a84bc9f920cc4\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/download-speed\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>download speed<\/a> hits a&nbsp;<strong>Goldilocks zone<\/strong>&#xA0;for smaller households:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1 user<\/strong>: Seamless 4K streaming (uses ~25Mbps)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2 users<\/strong>: Simultaneous Zoom calls + Spotify (~50Mbps)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3 users<\/strong>: Light gaming + HD streaming (~65Mbps)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But add a fourth person downloading large files? That&rsquo;s when <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_c42adb740822f7814adffb3e3d1f06d0\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/buffering\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>buffering<\/a> creeps in. Vodafone&rsquo;s own&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/performance\/broadband-speed-tests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">speed calculator<\/a><\/strong>&#xA0;suggests upgrading to their 150Mbps plan for 4+ users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vodafone_Full_Fibre_74_Speed_Comparison_Tool\"><\/span>Vodafone Full Fibre 74 Speed Comparison Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>\n.speed-comparison-tool {\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n    max-width: 800px;\n    margin: 20px auto;\n    padding: 20px;\n    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\n    border-radius: 8px;\n}\n\n.input-section {\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n}\n\n.input-section input {\n    padding: 8px;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    border: 1px solid #ddd;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    width: 100px;\n}\n\n.speed-bars {\n    margin-top: 20px;\n}\n\n.speed-bar {\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n}\n\n.bar-label {\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    margin-bottom: 5px;\n}\n\n.progress-bar {\n    height: 30px;\n    background: #f0f0f0;\n    border-radius: 15px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    position: relative;\n}\n\n.progress {\n    height: 100%;\n    width: 0%;\n    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0066cc, #003366);\n    transition: width 1s ease-in-out;\n}\n\n.comparison-results {\n    margin-top: 20px;\n    padding: 15px;\n    background: #f8f9fa;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n}\n\n.activity-comparison {\n    margin-top: 15px;\n}\n\n.activity-item {\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    padding: 10px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\n}\n\nbutton {\n    background: #0066cc;\n    color: white;\n    border: none;\n    padding: 10px 20px;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    font-size: 16px;\n}\n\nbutton:hover {\n    background: #003366;\n}\n\n.difference-indicator {\n    color: #28a745;\n    font-weight: bold;\n    margin-top: 10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"speed-comparison-tool\">\n\n    <div class=\"input-section\">\n        <label for=\"current-speed\">Enter your current download speed (Mbps): <\/label>\n        <input type=\"number\" id=\"current-speed\" min=\"0\" max=\"1000\" value=\"50\">\n        <button onclick=\"compareSpeed()\">Compare<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"speed-bars\">\n        <div class=\"speed-bar\">\n            <div class=\"bar-label\">\n                <span>Your Current Speed<\/span>\n                <span id=\"current-speed-label\">0 Mbps<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"progress-bar\">\n                <div class=\"progress\" id=\"current-progress\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"speed-bar\">\n            <div class=\"bar-label\">\n                <span>Vodafone Full Fibre 74<\/span>\n                <span>74 Mbps<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"progress-bar\">\n                <div class=\"progress\" id=\"vf74-progress\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"comparison-results\">\n        <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_this_means_for_you\"><\/span>What this means for you:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n        <div class=\"difference-indicator\" id=\"speed-difference\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"activity-comparison\" id=\"activity-comparison\">\n            <!-- Activities will be populated by JavaScript -->\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\nfunction compareSpeed() {\n    const currentSpeed = parseFloat(document.getElementById('current-speed').value);\n    const vfSpeed = 74;\n\n    \/\/ Update speed labels\n    document.getElementById('current-speed-label').textContent = `${currentSpeed} Mbps`;\n\n    \/\/ Calculate percentages for progress bars\n    const currentPercentage = Math.min((currentSpeed \/ vfSpeed) * 100, 100); \/\/ Cap at 100%\n    const vfPercentage = 100;\n\n    \/\/ Animate progress bars\n    document.getElementById('current-progress').style.width = `${currentPercentage}%`;\n    document.getElementById('vf74-progress').style.width = `${vfPercentage}%`; \/\/ Always full\n\n    \/\/ Calculate and display speed difference\n    let timesFaster;\n    if (currentSpeed === 0) {\n        timesFaster = \"much\";\n    } else if (vfSpeed \/ currentSpeed < 1) {\n        timesFaster = \"less than 1x\";\n    } else {\n        timesFaster = Math.round(vfSpeed \/ currentSpeed) + \"x\";\n    }\n\n    document.getElementById('speed-difference').textContent =\n        `Vodafone Full Fibre 74 is ${timesFaster} faster than your current speed!`;\n\n    \/\/ Update activity comparisons\n    const activities = [\n        {\n            name: '4K Movie (100GB)',\n            currentTime: Math.round((100 * 1024 * 8) \/ currentSpeed),\n            vfTime: Math.round((100 * 1024 * 8) \/ vfSpeed)\n        },\n        {\n            name: 'PS5 Game (80GB)',\n            currentTime: Math.round((80 * 1024 * 8) \/ currentSpeed),\n            vfTime: Math.round((80 * 1024 * 8) \/ vfSpeed)\n        },\n        {\n            name: 'Photo Album (1GB)',\n            currentTime: Math.round((1 * 1024 * 8) \/ currentSpeed),\n            vfTime: Math.round((1 * 1024 * 8) \/ vfSpeed)\n        }\n    ];\n\n    const activityComparison = document.getElementById('activity-comparison');\n    activityComparison.innerHTML = '';\n\n    activities.forEach(activity => {\n        const currentMinutes = (currentSpeed > 0) ? Math.floor(activity.currentTime \/ 60) : \"\u221e\";\n        const currentSeconds = (currentSpeed > 0) ? activity.currentTime % 60 : \"\";\n        const vfMinutes = Math.floor(activity.vfTime \/ 60);\n        const vfSeconds = activity.vfTime % 60;\n\n        const div = document.createElement('div');\n        div.className = 'activity-item';\n        div.innerHTML = `\n            <span>${activity.name}<\/span>\n            <span>\n                Current: ${currentMinutes}m ${currentSeconds}s \u2192\n                Vodafone: ${vfMinutes}m ${vfSeconds}s\n            <\/span>\n        `;\n        activityComparison.appendChild(div);\n    });\n}\n\n\/\/ Initial comparison on load\ncompareSpeed();\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Router_Showdown_Basic_vs_Pro\"><\/span>Router Showdown: Basic vs Pro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Wi-Fi experience depends on which package you choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Basic (&#xA3;24\/month)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PowerHub Router<\/strong>: Wi-Fi 6, 2 <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_29b04cbecf70cbf420302a7a0bd478ca\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/ethernet\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>ethernet<\/a> ports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Covers&#xA0;<strong>1,200 sq ft<\/strong>&#xA0;&#x2013; fine for flats\/terraces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No frills, but outperforms BT&#x2019;s Smart Hub 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro II (&#xA3;37\/month)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ultra Hub <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_0db522e294452074795219456b014594\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/router\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Router<\/a><\/strong>: Wi-Fi 6E, 4G backup, mesh booster included<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blankets&#xA0;<strong>2,500 sq ft<\/strong>&#xA0;&#x2013; ideal for 3-bed+ homes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_7019dd3c4fcaafe50da1e3316e438e4c\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/latency\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Latency<\/a> drops to&nbsp;<strong>8-12ms<\/strong>&#xA0;(vs 15-20ms on basic)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_You_Do_with_73Mbps\"><\/span>What Can You Do with 73Mbps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>\n.comparison-container {\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n    max-width: 700px;\n    margin: 30px auto;\n    padding: 16px 0;\n}\n.comparison-container h2 {\n    font-weight: bold;\n    font-size: 2rem;\n    margin-bottom: 24px;\n    text-align: left;\n}\n.comparison-card {\n    background: #fff;\n    border-radius: 14px;\n    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.09);\n    padding: 22px 24px;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 20px;\n    transition: box-shadow .2s;\n}\n.comparison-card:hover {\n    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);\n}\n.comparison-icon {\n    font-size: 2.1rem;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n.comparison-content {\n    flex: 1;\n}\n.comparison-title {\n    font-weight: bold;\n    font-size: 1.12rem;\n    margin-bottom: 4px;\n}\n.comparison-desc {\n    color: #333;\n    margin-bottom: 2px;\n    font-size: 1rem;\n}\n.comparison-badge {\n    background: #095af7;\n    color: #fff;\n    font-weight: bold;\n    border-radius: 22px;\n    padding: 7px 18px;\n    font-size: 1rem;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n    margin-left: auto;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"comparison-container\">\n        <div class=\"comparison-card\">\n        <div class=\"comparison-icon\">&#x1F4FA;<\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-content\">\n            <div class=\"comparison-title\">4K Movie Streaming<\/div>\n            <div class=\"comparison-desc\">Stream 4K\/UHD content on a couple of devices simultaneously<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-badge\">Up to 2 streams<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"comparison-card\">\n        <div class=\"comparison-icon\">&#x1F3AE;<\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-content\">\n            <div class=\"comparison-title\">Modern Game (80GB)<\/div>\n            <div class=\"comparison-desc\">Download time with 73 Mbps connection<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-badge\">~2.5 hours<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"comparison-card\">\n        <div class=\"comparison-icon\">&#x1F3AC;<\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-content\">\n            <div class=\"comparison-title\">4K Movie (100GB)<\/div>\n            <div class=\"comparison-desc\">Download time with 73 Mbps connection<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-badge\">~3.1 hours<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"comparison-card\">\n        <div class=\"comparison-icon\">&#x1F4F8;<\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-content\">\n            <div class=\"comparison-title\">Photo Backup (1GB)<\/div>\n            <div class=\"comparison-desc\">Upload time to <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_f0182b774c1781bcb2181f5d5480049f\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/cloud-storage\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>cloud storage<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-badge\">~2 minutes<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"comparison-card\">\n        <div class=\"comparison-icon\">&#x1F3E0;<\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-content\">\n            <div class=\"comparison-title\"><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_281a2aa2e043306cef303d869641ba3e\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/smart-home\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Smart Home<\/a> Ecosystem<\/div>\n            <div class=\"comparison-desc\">Support for moderate smart home setup<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-badge\">10&#x2013;20 devices<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"comparison-card\">\n        <div class=\"comparison-icon\">&#x1F468;&#x200D;&#x1F4BB;<\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-content\">\n            <div class=\"comparison-title\">Work From Home<\/div>\n            <div class=\"comparison-desc\">Support for several HD video conferences and cloud services<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-badge\">Up to 7 users<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"comparison-card\">\n        <div class=\"comparison-icon\">&#x23EC;<\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-content\">\n            <div class=\"comparison-title\">Download Speed<\/div>\n            <div class=\"comparison-desc\">Maximum download speed in megabytes per second<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-badge\">~9 MB\/s<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"comparison-card\">\n        <div class=\"comparison-icon\">&#x1F3AE;<\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-content\">\n            <div class=\"comparison-title\">Game Streaming<\/div>\n            <div class=\"comparison-desc\">Cloud gaming at Full HD (1080p\/60fps) quality<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-badge\">1080p\/60fps<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"comparison-card\">\n        <div class=\"comparison-icon\">&#x1F4F1;<\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-content\">\n            <div class=\"comparison-title\">Connected Devices<\/div>\n            <div class=\"comparison-desc\">Devices that can use bandwidth-intensive apps at once<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-badge\">10&#x2013;15 devices<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"comparison-card\">\n        <div class=\"comparison-icon\">&#x1F3AC;<\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-content\">\n            <div class=\"comparison-title\">Content Creation<\/div>\n            <div class=\"comparison-desc\">Upload large video files or stream at HD\/Full HD quality<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-badge\">HD\/1080p<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"comparison-card\">\n        <div class=\"comparison-icon\">&#x2601;&#xFE0F;<\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-content\">\n            <div class=\"comparison-title\"><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ced0282e27c636cfcca6e49645812fc3\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/server-hosting\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Server Hosting<\/a><\/div>\n            <div class=\"comparison-desc\">Run a basic home <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_2e20d6d0714dcbfebae9571208ef9169\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/server\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>server<\/a> for personal use<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-badge\">Home use<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-popcorn-paragraph-alert-success has-popcorn-success-text-color has-popcorn-success-background-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><em>Fun fact:<\/em>&#xA0;The Pro II&#x2019;s 6E router supports&#xA0;<strong>160MHz channels<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; double the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_e7dd28d1d8d675edee851ca27f84637e\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/bandwidth\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>bandwidth<\/a> of standard <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_fec65dd0c2d0139e688550c76ecd13cd\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/wi-fi\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Wi-Fi<\/a> 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Customer_Service_Catch\"><\/span>The Customer Service Catch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#x2019;s the rub: Vodafone&#x2019;s customer service ranks&#xA0;<strong>5th worst<\/strong>&#xA0;among UK ISPs (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ofcom.org.uk\/siteassets\/resources\/documents\/phones-telecoms-and-internet\/comparing-service-quality\/2025\/comparing-customer-service-report-2025.pdf?v=397528\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ofcom data<\/a>), with 11 complaints per 100 users. From my testing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wait times<\/strong>: 8-12 minutes via phone, 5 mins on chat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resolution rate<\/strong>: 82% of issues fixed in 1 call (vs 89% for EE)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, their app&#x2019;s self-service portal is slick. I changed my package in 3 clicks without talking to anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Value_Verdict_When_It_Makes_Sense\"><\/span>Value Verdict: When It Makes Sense<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choose Vodafone Full Fibre 74 if<\/strong><br>&#x2705; You want the&#xA0;<strong>cheapest fibre plan<\/strong>&#xA0;with modern hardware<br>&#x2705; Your household has &#x2264;3 moderate users<br>&#x2705; You&#x2019;re a Vodafone mobile customer (extra &#xA3;2\/month discount)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Look elsewhere if<\/strong><br>&#x274C; You regularly upload large files (18Mbps cap)<br>&#x274C; Customer service is your top priority<br>&#x274C; You need whole-home coverage without buying add-ons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-popcorn-senary-color-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52009084 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:0.5rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Vodafone Broadband<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"151\" height=\"121\" src=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/vodafone-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6605\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:185px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Great Value For Money Great Hardware<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-popcorn-font-s-font-size\">&#x2705; Packages offering speeds up to 1.1 Gbps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-popcorn-font-s-font-size\">&#x2705; Latest Wi-Fi hardware eliminating dead zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-popcorn-font-s-font-size\">&#x2705; Great customer support with quick response rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/tracking.comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/vodafonefullfibre900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\"><strong>VODAFONE DEALS<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-popcorn-secondary-color-background-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>COMPARE DEALS<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vodafone Full Fibre 74 is like a reliable hatchback &#x2013; it&#x2019;ll get most people where they need to go without frills. The Pro II package transforms it into a luxury SUV, but at that price (&#xA3;37), competitors like EE&#x2019;s 145Mbps plan become tempting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My recommendation<\/strong>: Stick with the basic &#xA3;24 plan if you&#x2019;re under 3 users. Use the savings to grab a&#xA0;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42uZSOv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">TP-Link Deco mesh system<\/a><\/strong>&#xA0;(&#xA3;60) for better coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-popcorn-paragraph-alert-info has-popcorn-info-text-color has-popcorn-info-background-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><em>Still unsure?&#xA0;<\/em>Check out our other Vodafone reviews offering more speed <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/vodafone-full-fibre-150-review\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6612\">Vodafone Full Fibre 150 Review<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/vodafone-full-fibre-910-review\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5217\">Vodafone Full Fibre 910 Review<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_my_own_router_instead_of_Vodafones_hardware\"><\/span><strong>Can I use my own router instead of Vodafone&#x2019;s hardware?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, but with caveats. Vodafone&rsquo;s PowerHub router must stay connected for <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_b4f39f909aea1d73aafed90fb5349df7\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/authentication\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>authentication<\/a>, but you can disable its Wi-Fi and connect your own router via Ethernet. Note: Using third-party hardware voids Vodafone&rsquo;s speed guarantees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_price_increase_during_the_contract\"><\/span><strong>Will my price increase during the contract?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe. Vodafone reserves the right to raise prices annually by CPI + 3.9% (e.g., 2024&#x2019;s hike was 7.9%). Your initial &#xA3;24\/month could rise to &#xA3;26 by Year 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_setupinstallation_fee\"><\/span><strong>Is there a setup\/installation fee?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No upfront costs for standard installation. However, complex setups (e.g., new fibre lines) may incur charges &#x2013; Vodafone will confirm this during signup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_claim_the_Vodafone_mobile_customer_discount\"><\/span><strong>How do I claim the Vodafone mobile customer discount?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Log into your Vodafone mobile account before ordering broadband. 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