Vodafone has unveiled a new 5G broadband service that offers an alternative to traditional fibre or copper connections. The device uses a 5G mobile signal to deliver internet access, making it ideal for households without full fibre or those seeking flexibility, such as renters or students.
Installation is straightforward: users simply plug the router into the mains and switch it on, with no engineer visit or drilling required. Speeds reach up to 150Mbps, sufficient for streaming, emails, and home working, though slower than full fibre which can exceed 900Mbps. Downloading a full HD movie takes about eight minutes on 5G, compared to 40 seconds on gigabit fibre.
To help customers choose, Vodafone has launched an online availability checker that compares 5G and full fibre speeds based on postcode. The new router replaces the discontinued GigaCube device.
Rob Winterschladen, Consumer Director at VodafoneThree, said: 'Millions of households are still paying over the odds for unreliable and slow broadband that often only reaches 74Mbps. With Vodafone 5G Broadband, we’re giving those homes a genuinely fast alternative, at great value, with no installation, no waiting and no hassle.'
Plans start from £21 per month. Three, now part of Vodafone, offers a similar service from £11 per month for the first nine months.
