Openreach Speed Test - Check Your Full Fibre Speed
Test your Openreach internet speed in United Kingdom
www.openreach.comOpenreach is the UK's largest broadband network infrastructure provider, connecting 32 million premises across Britain. A subsidiary of BT Group, Openreach operates the copper and fiber network that most UK broadband providers use. Test your Openreach connection to measure actual download, upload, and latency performance.
About Openreach
Openreach, established as a functionally separate division of BT in 2006, operates the UK's largest telecommunications network infrastructure. Headquartered in London, Openreach connects approximately 32 million homes and businesses across the UK.
The company does not sell broadband directly to consumers - instead, it provides wholesale network access to over 700 retail providers including BT, Sky, TalkTalk, Vodafone, and Plusnet. Openreach is currently deploying Full Fibre (FTTP) to 25 million premises by 2026, delivering speeds up to 1.8 Gbps.
Openreach Plans and Services
Openreach offers several internet plans across different technologies and price points.
Openreach provides wholesale broadband infrastructure, not retail plans. Speed tiers available through Openreach providers include FTTC (up to 80 Mbps), Full Fibre 150 (145 Mbps), Full Fibre 500 (500 Mbps), Full Fibre 900 (900 Mbps), and Full Fibre 1800 (1.8 Gbps). Actual pricing varies by retail provider.
BT Full Fibre costs approximately £30-55/month. Sky, TalkTalk, and Vodafone offer competitive pricing on the same network. Openreach also provides business ethernet and leased line services.
Test Your Openreach Speed
Run a free speed test to check if Openreach delivers the speeds you are paying for. Test during peak evening hours for the most realistic results. Compare your results against Openreach advertised speeds above.
Openreach Speed Test FAQ
What is Openreach and how does it work?
Openreach is the wholesale network company that owns and operates the UK's telephone and broadband infrastructure. It is a subsidiary of BT Group but operates separately under Ofcom regulations. Openreach does not sell broadband directly to consumers. Instead, it provides network access to over 700 retail providers like BT, Sky, TalkTalk, and Vodafone. When you buy broadband from these providers using copper or fiber, you are using the Openreach network.
How fast is Openreach Full Fibre?
Openreach Full Fibre (FTTP) offers speeds from 40 Mbps to 1.8 Gbps depending on the tier. Full Fibre 150 provides 145/30 Mbps, Full Fibre 500 provides 500/75 Mbps, Full Fibre 900 provides 900/110 Mbps, and the newest Full Fibre 1800 tier delivers 1.8 Gbps download with 180 Mbps upload. FTTC (fiber to cabinet) is limited to 80 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload due to copper line constraints.
How do I check if Openreach Full Fibre is available?
Check availability at openreach.com/fibre-broadband using your postcode and address. The checker shows whether your premises has Full Fibre (FTTP), FTTC, or copper only. If Full Fibre is available, you can then choose any retail provider offering Openreach services in your area. Full Fibre coverage reached 14 million premises by early 2026, with 25 million targeted by end of 2026.
Why is my Openreach broadband slow?
For FTTC connections, speed depends on distance from the street cabinet since copper wire degrades signal over distance. Premises far from cabinets may only achieve 20-40 Mbps. For Full Fibre, slow speeds are usually caused by WiFi limitations rather than the network. Test via ethernet cable to isolate the issue. If speeds are consistently below minimum guaranteed levels, contact your retail provider who will liaise with Openreach for line testing.