The financial advantage of fibre internet that many providers won’t tell you about
Did you know that fibre broadband isn’t just faster than traditional copper connections—it’s actually the smarter financial choice that could save you significant money over time? While many telecom companies position copper as the “economical choice” and fibre as a “premium upgrade,” the reality is quite different when you look at the complete financial picture.
Copper vs. Fibre: The Cost Comparison
Copper technology dates back to the Victorian era—literally using 1800s technology to deliver your internet! Meanwhile, fibre optic infrastructure works completely differently, sending pulses of light through glass threads thinner than a human hair instead of pushing electrical signals through metal wires.
This fundamental difference creates several important financial advantages:
- Better Value Per Pound Spent
When you calculate the actual cost per megabit of speed, fibre delivers dramatically better value:
- Copper Connection: £20 monthly for 50 Mbps = 40p per megabit
- BeFibre Connection: £27 monthly for 500 Mbps = 5.4p per megabit
That’s approximately 7 TIMES better value! Think of it like paying 40p per mile in an old vehicle versus just 5.4p per mile in a modern one. The savings add up significantly over time.
- Reliability Saves You Money
Copper connections experience up to 70% more outages than fibre. For businesses, every hour of downtime costs an average of £300 in lost productivity. Even for homes, outages mean you’re paying for service you’re not receiving.
The average copper customer experiences approximately 3.5 more outage hours per month than fibre customers—that’s up to 42 hours annually of service you’re paying for but cannot use!
- Avoiding Costly Upgrades
Copper broadband has reached its physical limits at around 100 Mbps, forcing customers into regular “upgrades” and equipment replacements as their needs grow, which means more setup fees and price increases.
Fibre’s virtually unlimited capacity means you step off this expensive upgrade cycle for good, providing long-term savings.
How BeFibre Is Making Fibre Internet More Accessible
While major providers have focused primarily on urban centres, smaller providers like BeFibre have been extending full fibre networks to towns and villages throughout the UK that larger companies deemed “unprofitable.”
Unlike some bigger names who still use copper for the final stretch to your home (“fibre to the cabinet”), BeFibre specialises in “fibre to the premises” solutions—delivering genuine fibre connections directly to your door, along with all the financial benefits.
How to Start Saving Money Today
Ready to reduce your internet costs? Here’s how:
- Check Your Eligibility: Visit BeFibre’s website and enter your postcode to instantly see if their money-saving full fibre service is available in your area.
- Calculate Your True Savings: Don’t just look at the monthly fee—factor in the improved reliability, higher speeds, and future-proofing aspects of fibre.
- Make the Switch: The process is typically swift and straightforward, with minimal disruption and often no need for extensive new wiring.
- Contract Buyout Program: BeFibre helps new customers switch from their existing providers by offering to cover a portion of their outstanding contract fees. Visit their website for program eligibility and specific terms.
Small Business Benefits
Small businesses stand to gain even more with significantly improved reliability and the ability to support multiple high-bandwidth activities simultaneously without slowdowns—directly improving productivity and reducing costs.
Remember
Fibre broadband isn’t just technically superior—it’s the financially smart choice for cost-conscious homeowners and businesses alike. Check your speed availability on the BeFibre website today and join the growing number of savvy consumers who have discovered this money-saving opportunity.
Note: Individual circumstances may vary, and readers should perform their own cost comparisons before making purchasing decisions.
