{"id":8855,"date":"2026-03-27T15:06:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T15:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/?p=8855"},"modified":"2026-03-27T15:06:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T15:06:45","slug":"bt-full-fibre-500-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-review\/","title":{"rendered":"BT Full Fibre 500 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.149.102.158.7.sslip.io\/cbp\/2025\/11\/BT-Full-Fibre-500-Review-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BT Full Fibre 500 Review\" class=\"wp-image-8856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.149.102.158.7.sslip.io\/cbp\/2025\/11\/BT-Full-Fibre-500-Review-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/storage.149.102.158.7.sslip.io\/cbp\/2025\/11\/BT-Full-Fibre-500-Review-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/storage.149.102.158.7.sslip.io\/cbp\/2025\/11\/BT-Full-Fibre-500-Review-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/storage.149.102.158.7.sslip.io\/cbp\/2025\/11\/BT-Full-Fibre-500-Review.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">What's Inside<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-review\/#BT_Full_Fibre_500_Review_The_Family_Powerhouse\">BT Full Fibre 500 Review: The Family Powerhouse<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-2\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-review\/#BT_Full_Fibre_500_Speed_Comparison_Tool\">BT Full Fibre 500 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-review\/#Speed_Performance_Powerful_and_Consistent\">Speed &amp; Performance: Powerful and Consistent<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-review\/#Key_Stats\">Key Stats<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-review\/#Real-World_Performance\">Real-World Performance<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-review\/#Who_Actually_Needs_500Mbps\">Who Actually Needs 500Mbps?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-review\/#What_Can_You_Do_with_500Mbps\">What Can You Do with 500Mbps?<\/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\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-review\/#Plan_Breakdown_Pricing_and_Packages\">Plan Breakdown: Pricing and Packages<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-review\/#Plan_Pricing_Overview\">Plan &amp; Pricing Overview<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-review\/#Price_Comparison_Table_%E2%80%93_How_BT_Full_Fibre_500_Stacks_Up\">Price Comparison Table &#x2013; How BT Full Fibre 500 Stacks Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-review\/#Router_Hardware_The_Smart_Hub_2\">Router &amp; Hardware: The Smart Hub 2<\/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\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-review\/#Included_Router_Smart_Hub_2\">Included Router: Smart Hub 2<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-review\/#Customer_Service_and_Reliability\">Customer Service and Reliability<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-review\/#Verdict_A_Solid_Mid-Tier_Contender\">Verdict: A Solid Mid-Tier Contender<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-review\/#Checkout_Our_Other_BT_Reviews_Below\">Checkout Our Other BT Reviews Below<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-review\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-review\/#What_is_the_Stay_Fast_Guarantee\">What is the Stay Fast Guarantee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-review\/#Is_the_Smart_Hub_2_router_any_good\">Is the Smart Hub 2 router any good?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-review\/#Are_there_any_hidden_costs\">Are there any hidden costs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-review\/#Do_I_need_to_pay_for_a_landline\">Do I need to pay for a landline?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-500-review\/#What_is_the_availability_of_this_plan\">What is the availability of this plan?<\/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=\"BT_Full_Fibre_500_Review_The_Family_Powerhouse\"><\/span>BT Full Fibre 500 Review: The Family Powerhouse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Stepping up to a 500Mbps broadband plan is a serious commitment to a buffer-free home. It promises to handle multiple 4K streams, large game downloads, and video calls all at once without breaking a sweat. But does BT&#x2019;s Full Fibre 500 deliver on this promise of effortless, high-performance internet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the UK&rsquo;s largest provider using the extensive Openreach full fibre <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_f4a77d709954af323a24064510e3e6a1\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/network\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>network<\/a>, BT positions this plan as the ideal sweet spot for busy, connected families. We&rsquo;ve analysed the specs, real-world user experiences, and the fine print to see if it offers genuine value or if you&rsquo;re just paying for a brand name.<\/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\">BT 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 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1222\" height=\"815\" src=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bt1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6680\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bt1.jpg 1222w, https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bt1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bt1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bt1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1222px) 100vw, 1222px\"\/><\/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>Fast Reliable Nationwide Broadband<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-popcorn-font-s-font-size\">&#x2705; Guaranteed minimum speeds up to 900 Mbps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-popcorn-font-s-font-size\">&#x2705; Highly rated BT Smart Hub routers<\/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\/fullfibre900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\"><strong>BT 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=\"BT_Full_Fibre_500_Speed_Comparison_Tool\"><\/span>BT Full Fibre 500 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  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   <div class=\"input-section\">\n        <label for=\"current-speed\">Enter your current <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> (Mbps): <\/label>\n        <input type=\"number\" id=\"current-speed\" min=\"0\" max=\"2000\" 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>BT Full Fibre 500<\/span>\n                <span>500 Mbps<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"progress-bar\">\n                <div class=\"progress\" id=\"bt500-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 btSpeed = 500;\n\n    \/\/ Update speed labels\n    document.getElementById('current-speed-label').textContent = `${currentSpeed} Mbps`;\n\n    \/\/ Calculate percentages for progress bars\n    const currentPercentage = Math.min((currentSpeed \/ btSpeed) * 100, 100); \/\/ Cap at 100%\n    const btPercentage = 100;\n\n    \/\/ Animate progress bars\n    document.getElementById('current-progress').style.width = `${currentPercentage}%`;\n    document.getElementById('bt500-progress').style.width = `${btPercentage}%`; \/\/ Always full\n\n    \/\/ Calculate and display speed difference\n    let timesFaster;\n    if (currentSpeed === 0) {\n        timesFaster = \"much\";\n    } else if (btSpeed \/ currentSpeed < 1) {\n        timesFaster = \"less than 1x\";\n    } else {\n        timesFaster = Math.round(btSpeed \/ currentSpeed) + \"x\";\n    }\n\n    document.getElementById('speed-difference').textContent =\n        `BT Full Fibre 500 is ${timesFaster} faster than your current speed!`;\n\n    \/\/ Update activity comparisons\n    const activities = [\n        {\n            name: '4K Movie (100GB)',\n            currentTime: Math.round((100 * 1024 * 8) \/ currentSpeed),\n            btTime: Math.round((100 * 1024 * 8) \/ btSpeed)\n        },\n        {\n            name: 'PS5 Game (80GB)',\n            currentTime: Math.round((80 * 1024 * 8) \/ currentSpeed),\n            btTime: Math.round((80 * 1024 * 8) \/ btSpeed)\n        },\n        {\n            name: 'Photo Album (1GB)',\n            currentTime: Math.round((1 * 1024 * 8) \/ currentSpeed),\n            btTime: Math.round((1 * 1024 * 8) \/ btSpeed)\n        }\n    ];\n\n    const activityComparison = document.getElementById('activity-comparison');\n    activityComparison.innerHTML = '';\n\n    activities.forEach(activity => {\n        const currentMinutes = (currentSpeed > 0) ? Math.floor(activity.currentTime \/ 60) : \"\u221e\";\n        const currentSeconds = (currentSpeed > 0) ? activity.currentTime % 60 : \"\";\n        const btMinutes = Math.floor(activity.btTime \/ 60);\n        const btSeconds = activity.btTime % 60;\n\n        const div = document.createElement('div');\n        div.className = 'activity-item';\n        div.innerHTML = `\n            <span>${activity.name}<\/span>\n            <span>\n                Current: ${currentMinutes}m ${currentSeconds}s \u2192\n                BT: ${btMinutes}m ${btSeconds}s\n            <\/span>\n        `;\n        activityComparison.appendChild(div);\n    });\n}\n\n\/\/ Initial comparison on load\ncompareSpeed();\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speed_Performance_Powerful_and_Consistent\"><\/span>Speed &amp; Performance: Powerful and Consistent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Stats\"><\/span>Key Stats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Metric<\/th><th>BT Full Fibre 500<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Average Download Speed<\/strong><\/td><td>500Mbps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Average Upload Speed<\/strong><\/td><td>73Mbps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Guaranteed Minimum Speed<\/strong><\/td><td>425Mbps (to the <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>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><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> (<a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_53bba70bb01c6b23919a2f5a24491764\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/ping\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Ping<\/a>)<\/strong><\/td><td>8-15 ms<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real-World_Performance\"><\/span><strong>Real-World Performance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wired Consistency:<\/strong> When connected via <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>, many users report achieving speeds very close to the advertised 500Mbps, often between 480-495Mbps . The <strong>Stay Fast Guarantee<\/strong> ensures you get a minimum of 425Mbps to your hub, offering peace of mind .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upload Capability:<\/strong> The 73Mbps upload speed is a standout feature, making it excellent for video conferencing, cloud backups, and content creation .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><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> Reality:<\/strong> A common point of frustration is Wi-Fi performance. The provided Smart Hub 2 uses Wi-Fi 5 technology, and users with older (2.4GHz) devices often experience much lower speeds, sometimes as low as 13-17Mbps, highlighting that device capabilities and router placement are critical .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Actually_Needs_500Mbps\"><\/span><strong>Who Actually Needs 500Mbps?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#x2705; <strong>Large households (4+ people)<\/strong> with multiple simultaneous internet users .<br>&#x2705; <strong>Heavy downloaders<\/strong> of games or 4K video content .<br>&#x2705; <strong>Remote workers<\/strong> who need reliable uploads for video calls and sending large files .<br>&#x2705; <strong>Households with many smart devices<\/strong> (e.g., 70+ Alexa devices, and CCTV cameras) .<br>&#x274C; Smaller households (1-3 people) with basic streaming and browsing needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_You_Do_with_500Mbps\"><\/span>What Can You Do with 500Mbps?<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: 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class=\"comparison-desc\">Download time with 500 Mbps connection<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-badge\">~22 minutes<\/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 500 Mbps connection<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-badge\">~27 minutes<\/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\"  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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 4K\/60fps quality<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-badge\">4K\/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\">Number of devices that can use bandwidth-intensive apps at once<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-badge\">80+ 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 4K\/60fps quality<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-badge\">4K\/60fps<\/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 multiple home servers for personal or small business use<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"comparison-badge\">Advanced home hosting<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_Breakdown_Pricing_and_Packages\"><\/span><a id=\"plans\"><\/a>Plan Breakdown: Pricing and Packages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BT&#x2019;s Full Fibre 500 is typically offered on a 24-month contract. Promotions often include reward cards, but be aware of the annual price increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_Pricing_Overview\"><\/span>Plan &amp; Pricing Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Component<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Standard Monthly Cost (Broadband Only)<\/strong><\/td><td>&#xA3;31.99 per month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Contract Length<\/strong><\/td><td>24 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Setup Fee<\/strong><\/td><td>Free on standard installations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Annual Price Increase<\/strong><\/td><td>CPI + 3.9% every March<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Optional Add-ons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Complete Wi-Fi:<\/strong> For <strong>&#xA3;10\/month<\/strong>, you get a mesh Wi-Fi system with discs to guarantee a reliable signal in every room. BT offers a &#xA3;100 refund if it doesn&#x2019;t work .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4G Backup (via Halo 3):<\/strong> An optional upgrade that provides a 4G mini hub to keep you online if your fibre connection fails .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\"><strong>Current Promotions:<\/strong>&#xA0;BT frequently includes incentives like a&#xA0;<strong>&#xA3;70 Reward Card<\/strong>&#xA0;with this plan, which can offset the overall cost .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_Comparison_Table_%E2%80%93_How_BT_Full_Fibre_500_Stacks_Up\"><\/span>Price Comparison Table &#x2013; How BT Full Fibre 500 Stacks Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Provider<\/th><th>Plan Speed<\/th><th>Monthly Cost<\/th><th>Key Differentiator<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>BT<\/strong><\/td><td>500Mbps<\/td><td>&#xA3;31.99<\/td><td>Stay Fast Guarantee, UK support, reward cards<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/tracking.comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/virginbroadband\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Virgin\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1174\">Virgin<\/a> Media<\/strong><\/td><td>500Mbps+<\/td><td>~&#xA3;30-&#xA3;35 (est.)<\/td><td>Often faster downloads, but lower upload speeds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Community Fibre<\/strong><\/td><td>500Mbps<\/td><td>~&#xA3;25 (est.)<\/td><td>Often cheaper, with symmetrical upload speeds<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Router_Hardware_The_Smart_Hub_2\"><\/span><a id=\"router\"><\/a>Router &amp; Hardware: The Smart Hub 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Included_Router_Smart_Hub_2\"><\/span><strong>Included Router: Smart Hub 2<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><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> Standard:<\/strong> The provided router uses <strong><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_8081a26d3aea1646de97fddf6d26d8cf\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/wi-fi-5-802-11ac\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)<\/a><\/strong> technology. While capable, this is a generation behind the newer Wi-Fi 6 standard offered by some competitors .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Performance:<\/strong> It features four <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_a79e7e916ce236d1d224992e057335de\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/gigabit-ethernet\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>gigabit Ethernet<\/a> ports and is generally reliable for delivering the full fibre speeds on a wired connection .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limitation:<\/strong> As seen in user reports, its Wi-Fi performance can be a bottleneck, especially for devices that only support the 2.4GHz band or are located far from the router .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customer_Service_and_Reliability\"><\/span><a id=\"service\"><\/a>Customer Service and Reliability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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\">BT has a mixed reputation for customer service but scores well for reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>UK-Based Support:<\/strong> A majority of support calls are handled in the UK and Ireland .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customer Satisfaction:<\/strong> An independent survey scored BT broadband highly for reliability (4.06\/5) and setup (4.11\/5), though value for money (3.68\/5) and customer service (3.73\/5) ratings were lower .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ofcom Data:<\/strong> Ofcom&#x2019;s reports show BT performs around the industry average for customer service .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\">BT 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 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1222\" height=\"815\" src=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bt1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6680\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bt1.jpg 1222w, https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bt1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bt1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bt1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1222px) 100vw, 1222px\"\/><\/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>Fast Reliable Nationwide Broadband<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-popcorn-font-s-font-size\">&#x2705; Guaranteed minimum speeds up to 900 Mbps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-popcorn-font-s-font-size\">&#x2705; Highly rated BT Smart Hub routers<\/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\/fullfibre900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\"><strong>BT 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=\"Verdict_A_Solid_Mid-Tier_Contender\"><\/span><a id=\"verdict\"><\/a>Verdict: A Solid Mid-Tier Contender<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choose BT Full Fibre 500 if:<\/strong><br>&#x2705; You are a <strong>medium to large, data-hungry household<\/strong> with multiple simultaneous internet users.<br>&#x2705; You value the <strong>Stay Fast Guarantee<\/strong> as a form of performance insurance.<br>&#x2705; <strong>Reliability and consistent wired speeds<\/strong> are your top priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Consider alternatives if:<\/strong><br>&#x274C; You are on a very tight budget and want the absolute cheapest plan.<br>&#x274C; Your home devices are mostly older and only support 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, as the Smart Hub 2 may not provide a full experience.<br>&#x274C; You need the latest <strong>Wi-Fi 6 technology<\/strong> standard in your included router.<\/p>\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>BT&#x2019;s Full Fibre 500 is the <strong>reliable family estate car<\/strong> of broadband &#x2013; not the flashiest ride on the road, but built to comfortably carry a heavy load day in, day out. It delivers a robust 500Mbps that makes light work of family streaming and large downloads, backed by the unique <strong>Stay Fast Guarantee<\/strong> (425Mbps minimum) that provides genuine performance insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>&#xA3;31.99\/month<\/strong>, it hits a competitive sweet spot, often undercutting Virgin Media&#x2019;s comparable plans. However, you&#x2019;re making one significant compromise: the <strong><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 Smart Hub 2<\/strong> feels dated next to the Wi-Fi 6 routers offered by <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/tracking.comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/ee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"EE\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1173\">EE<\/a> and Vodafone, potentially bottlenecking your wireless speeds. For larger homes, the &#xA3;10\/month Complete Wi-Fi mesh add-on is almost essential.<\/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\"><strong>My take:<\/strong> Go for BT Full Fibre 500 if you&#x2019;re a <strong>data-hungry household<\/strong> that values reliability, strong UK support, and that crucial speed guarantee. If you&rsquo;re a serious gamer or have a house full of next-gen gadgets, the dated <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> is a real drawback&mdash;pay the extra few pounds for EE. For pure value in covered areas, always check if a cheaper alt-net like Community Fibre serves your street first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Still torn? <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/\">Compare all 500Mbps deals here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checkout_Our_Other_BT_Reviews_Below\"><\/span>Checkout Our Other BT Reviews Below<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-100-review\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8764\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BT Full Fibre 100 Review<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-150-review\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8764\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BT Full Fibre 150 Review<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-300-review\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8764\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BT Full Fibre 300 Review<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/bt-full-fibre-900-review\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8764\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BT Full Fibre 900 Review<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><a id=\"faqs\"><\/a>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Stay_Fast_Guarantee\"><\/span><strong>What is the Stay Fast Guarantee?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>BT guarantees a minimum download speed of <strong>425Mbps<\/strong> for the Full Fibre 500 plan. If your speed, as tested to the hub, consistently falls below this level and the issue is within BT&#x2019;s control, you can exit your contract without a fee .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Smart_Hub_2_router_any_good\"><\/span><strong>Is the Smart Hub 2 router any good?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Smart Hub 2 is a capable router that reliably handles the speeds of this plan for most homes on a wired connection. Its main drawback is that it uses <strong>Wi-Fi 5<\/strong> instead of the newer Wi-Fi 6 standard, so it may not be as efficient in very dense device environments as some competitors&#x2019; routers .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_hidden_costs\"><\/span><strong>Are there any hidden costs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The main cost to be aware of is the <strong>annual price increase<\/strong> applied every March (CPI + 3.9%), which is built into your contract terms . Additionally, valuable add-ons like Complete <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> and 4G backup cost extra .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_pay_for_a_landline\"><\/span><strong>Do I need to pay for a landline?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. You can choose a broadband-only package. 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