Switching to Community Fibre | Full Fibre Broadband

Frequently Asked Questions

Switching to Community Fibre FAQs

Splendid, you want to join Community Fibre and get 100% full fibre broadband with symmetrical upload and download speeds. What's next? Here's everything you need to know to get you started:

Our broadband does not require a landline. Our full fibre broadband doesn’t use BT’s old phone lines, unlike TalkTalk, BT, Sky and most broadband providers. We use our own dedicated fibre optic network that we built with our own hands. That means no hidden phone line charges either. Woohoo!
Cancel your subscription with your existing provider; see our handy guide in the FAQs below.

Take the stress out of switching!

Switch to Community Fibre in 3 easy steps, it couldn't be simpler!

Step 1: Check availability

Check your postcode to see if you are eligible for Community Fibre Gigafast full fibre broadband.

Step 2: Choose your new broadband package

Pick one of our excellent value broadband packages here. Then tell us which date you’d like us to install your broadband during the checkout process.

Step 3: Get connected

Then it's out with the old and in with the new! One of our expert engineers will come to your home to install your connection. Once your Community Fibre connection is installed in your property enjoy the power of full fibre broadband!

Check availability

How do I cancel with my existing provider?

You'll usually need to give 30 days' notice and pay for your final month (check your contract first). It's so easy that we're giving you a letter to get you started.

Choose the cancellation letter for your provider below, complete the blanks with:

Your address
Today's date
The services you wish to cancel
Your account number
Your name (this must be the account holder's name)

Then download it, print it, sign it and pop it in the post. Easy peasy!

Cancel my Sky subscription

Cancel my BT subscription

Cancel my Talk Talk subscription

Cancel my Virgin Media subscription

Cancel my Hyperoptic subscription

NOTE: Community Fibre cannot be held responsible if your existing provider fails to cancel your services. The cancellation of your existing services is your responsibility.

Free installation

Our expert engineer will come to your home to install our service. We are available on Monday to Saturday from 8am to 7pm. We've put together a handy guide to answer all of your installation questions.

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Do I need a phone line?

No! Our full fibre broadband doesn’t use BT’s old phone lines, unlike TalkTalk, BT, Sky and most broadband providers. We use our own dedicated fibre optic network that we built with our own hands. That means no hidden phone line charges either. Woohoo!

Can I join Community Fibre? If not, why not?

As we are a full-fibre network, only properties in our network catchment area will be able to get connected to Community Fibre. Please use click here to confirm your eligibility. From here, you’ll be taken through the steps to choose your installation date and time if you are eligible.

If we don’t yet service your property then you can’t use our full fibre broadband. However, you can register your interest and we’ll contact you to let you know when we plan to install in your area.

Can I still switch provider and order broadband from you?

Yes, absolutely! Providing our service is available in your area, you can switch to Community Fibre. If you have questions regarding installation during COVID-19 please see our Installation Process FAQs.

Installation of your service will require a home visit by one of our engineers. Due to COVID-19, the engineer will take increased hygiene precautions including using new disposable gloves for each appointment and ensuring that their hands are thoroughly sanitised between appointments. We will also ask you to observe at least 2m social distancing whilst they are there.

I just moved in and there’s a Community Fibre socket in my property. Can I use your service?

Email our Customer Service Team on hello@communityfibre.co.uk or call 0800 082 0770 as soon as you move in. We might be able to connect you remotely if there’s a router there, or we’ll arrange for an engineer to visit as soon as possible.

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Need more help?

If you can't find what you are looking for in our FAQs , please get in touch with our friendly London based Customer Service Team. We are available 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 06:00-22:00. In addition to English, we can offer support and advice in French, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish and Somali. If you require support in these languages, please email us to request a call back from one of our Customer Service representatives.