'Slow or unreliable broadband is still a daily frustration for millions': Almost 9 in 10 Brits say fast Wi-Fi is essential to their daily life

Date:
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000

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With hybrid working and connected homes at an all-time high, 20m Brits say they'd move home to get a better connection.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Two-thirds of Brits say slow
and unreliable broadband is their pet peeve 3.7m UK homes still don't have full fiber (60% of which are in cities) Vodafone's 5G/full fiber can now
reach 26 million homes Vodafone says it's researched what bothers UK
consumers the most, with 67% of citizens stating that slow and unreliable broadband is now their biggest pet peeve.

The issue is so significant, Vodafone found, that more than 20 million people say they would consider moving home to secure a better broadband connection, with many regions yet to receive full fiber rollout. With hybrid working now commonplace and other factors like connected devices all driving traffic higher, 87% of Brits now consider fast broadband essential for daily life. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: Vodafone believes 5G Broadband
could plug current fiber gaps In response to growing concerns over slow and unreliable broadband, the company, which recently merged with Three, has launched its own mobile broadband package to provide customers with cellular connections throughout their homes as an alternative to cable connections.

According to the firm, more than 26 million UK homes can now access full
fiber or 5G broadband on its network, which it says is more than any other UK provider. You may like Vodafone launches high-speed 5G broadband 50Mbps 5G speeds set to become new normal in the UK as Vodafone intros 21 fixed-line access broadband to millions of customers but why is it more expensive than Three's very similar 18 offer? These are the broadband firms who might be willing to haggle for a better price

Cellular connections play an important part in the rollout of full fiber those 5G networks already exist for smartphone connectivity, however around 3.7 million UK homes are still limited to old copper cables or part-fiber. Interestingly, it's not necessarily a rural issue, with three in five of
those remaining homes actually located in cities.

Mobile networks already play a role, with half (49%) of Brits using a smartphone hotspot when broadband is an issue. Having this type of connection available via a router or a mesh Wi-Fi network would enable all devices to connect not just those within reach of a smartphone (when the smartphone is home). Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar
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"This launch means were giving customers real choice: fullfibre broadband where its available, and powerful 5G Broadband where its not plus, better options for anyone just wanting speed with ease and flexibility," VodafoneThree said.

Vodafone's website is now showing 5G Broadband deals supporting up to
150Mbps, priced from 19 to 29 per month for 30-day and 24-month contracts. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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