CityFibre Speed Test - Check Full Fibre Internet Speed
Test your CityFibre internet speed in United Kingdom
www.cityfibre.comCityFibre is the UK's largest independent full fibre platform, building gigabit networks to 8 million premises. CityFibre provides wholesale infrastructure used by retail partners including Vodafone, TalkTalk, and Zen. Test your CityFibre connection to measure actual download, upload, and latency performance.
About CityFibre
CityFibre, founded in 2011, is the UK's third-largest fixed network operator after Openreach and Virgin Media. Headquartered in London with regional offices across the UK, CityFibre is building full fibre (FTTP) infrastructure to 8 million premises by 2025.
The company operates a wholesale model, providing network access to retail partners rather than selling directly to consumers. Major partners include Vodafone, TalkTalk, Zen Internet, and IDNet. CityFibre networks deliver symmetrical speeds up to 8 Gbps, making them among the fastest in the UK.
CityFibre Plans and Services
CityFibre offers several internet plans across different technologies and price points.
CityFibre provides wholesale infrastructure, not retail plans. Speeds available through CityFibre partners range from 150 Mbps to 8 Gbps. Vodafone offers CityFibre plans at £25-50/month for 100-900 Mbps.
TalkTalk offers similar pricing. Zen Internet offers premium plans up to 2.2 Gbps. All CityFibre connections are symmetrical FTTP, meaning upload speed matches download speed - a significant advantage over FTTC and cable connections.
Test Your CityFibre Speed
Run a free speed test to check if CityFibre delivers the speeds you are paying for. Test during peak evening hours for the most realistic results. Compare your results against CityFibre advertised speeds above.
CityFibre Speed Test FAQ
What is CityFibre and how is it different from Openreach?
CityFibre is an independent full fibre network builder, separate from BT/Openreach. While Openreach operates the legacy copper network and is building FTTP alongside existing infrastructure, CityFibre builds entirely new full fibre networks from scratch. CityFibre focuses on underserved cities and towns where Openreach FTTP rollout is slower. Both operate wholesale models, meaning you buy service through retail providers like Vodafone, TalkTalk, or Zen rather than directly.
How fast is CityFibre internet?
CityFibre offers symmetrical speeds from 150 Mbps to 8 Gbps depending on your retail provider and plan. The most common tiers are 500 Mbps and 900 Mbps symmetrical. Symmetrical means upload equals download, so a 900 Mbps plan delivers 900 Mbps in both directions. This is significantly better for video calls, cloud backup, and content creation than asymmetric connections. CityFibre's 8 Gbps tier is among the fastest residential broadband available in the UK.
How do I get CityFibre broadband?
CityFibre does not sell directly to consumers. To get CityFibre broadband, check coverage at cityfibre.com then sign up through a retail partner like Vodafone, TalkTalk, or Zen Internet. Each partner offers different pricing and packages. CityFibre coverage includes cities like Milton Keynes, Peterborough, Stirling, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and is expanding to 285 towns and cities. If CityFibre is building in your area, you may see construction activity before service becomes available.
Is CityFibre better than Openreach Full Fibre?
CityFibre and Openreach Full Fibre offer similar speeds and technology - both are genuine FTTP. CityFibre often has higher maximum speeds (8 Gbps vs 1.8 Gbps) and focuses on symmetrical tiers. The main difference is coverage: Openreach reaches more premises nationally, while CityFibre covers specific cities intensively. Speed and reliability should be comparable. Choose based on availability at your address and which retail providers you prefer.