Why can't I get fibre broadband?

Why can't I get fibre broadband?

There are several reasons why some homes still can't get fibre broadband. One of the most common is the cost for networks to install it, and this is a particular problem in rural areas.

It's very expensive for providers to lay cables in remote locations, and as there won't be many users, fibre broadband providers may not deem it cost-effective to invest so much money for a relatively small number of potential customers.

However, even if you live in a city or suburb, this is no guarantee of fibre broadband either. Some areas are so densely populated that there simply isn't room to install fibre cables, and many purpose-built flats and apartment blocks are also poorly served because of the way they are wired internally.

However, some full fibre providers are working hard to specifically improve broadband connections for urban areas and new-build homes.

If you can't get fibre, there are still some speedy options available in the form of mobile broadband. 4G speeds can often reach around 24Mbps, which is still more than double the average speed of copper ADSL broadband. And 5G broadband (while its coverage is currently quite low) can even offer ultrafast speeds of up to 300Mbps.