Why fibre optic broadband is better
The fastest broadband in your area
We've invested a lot of time, effort and money building the Smallworld fibre optic network.
It is the newest cable network in the UK, and was built by the team behind a major part of the Virgin Media network.
It is the most advanced way for you to enjoy your broadband.
Fibre optic broadband is faster
Other providers deliver their broadband through the BT copper telephone wire, which means your speed gets slower the further you live from the phone exchange.
Optical fibres are made of glass, and are designed to send huge amounts of information at the speed of light. Our network uses optical fibre to your street, and then high capacity copper to your home. That's how we deliver speeds of up to 50Mb today, and even more in the future.
Fibre optic is future proof
Downloading music and movies, playing games, social networking, searching for jobs and writing emails - we do loads online already, and we'll do even more in the future.
The fantastic news is that our network is really advanced, so no matter how the internet changes, you'll be ready. All our homes are ready to receive 50Mb today, and we have begun to trial 100Mb. In the future there is no reason we cannot deliver speeds far in excess of that, if there is the demand.
Why we swear by fibre optic broadband
Speedy broadband
even when the entire house is online
With Smallworld fibre optic broadband you'll fast reliable speeds all of the time. Our 20Mb broadband is far faster in practice than other 'up to 20Mb' services, whilst our 50Mb is perfect for ensuring the whole family can enjoy the best of the internet.
Play your favourite games
online, continuously, without a glitch
Don't lose the battle, the match or the quiz with your friends online.
Stay ahead of the game with low lag times and amazing consistent speeds, and you can be the winner!
No interruptions
when streaming films and TV shows
Say cheerio! to buffering.
With fibre optic broadband you can stream films, videos and TV shows from the internet with less interruptions.
Download music
in a flash
Your MP3 player or iphone won't know what's going on!
Download music about twice as fast as other providers with smallworld fibre optic broadband.
*Prices effective from November 1st 2011