Broadband provider review
4th Utility broadband review
4th Utility runs on: Its own fibre in apartment blocks plus CityFibre; London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Bristol, Cardiff. Sources disagree on 4th Utility’s annual rise — confirm it in writing when you order.
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Is 4th Utility available at my address?
4th Utility runs its own network in selected areas only — enter your postcode to check.
Does 4th Utility raise prices?
Sources disagree on 4th Utility’s annual rise — confirm it in writing when you order.
How do I switch to 4th Utility?
Order with 4th Utility and One Touch Switch ends your old contract — you don’t need to call your current provider.
- 30 days, 12 or 24 months
- Rise not fixed in the contract
- Social tariff available
- Report a fault if wired speed is under 70% for…
Live 4th Utility deals for your postcode appear below. We don’t store your postcode.
4th Utility broadband facts
| Network & coverage | Its own fibre in apartment blocks plus CityFibre; London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Bristol, Cardiff |
|---|---|
| Contract | 30 days, 12 or 24 months |
| Price rises | Reported as £4 a month in March by one comparison site and as none by another — confirm when you order |
| Rises over 24 months (from now) | Unconfirmed |
| Social tariff | £13.99 (30Mb), monthly, no credit check (England) |
| Credit check | Not confirmed for standard plans; none on the social tariff |
| Set-up & router | £0; router stays 4th Utility’s |
| Leaving early | Not published |
| Speed & Wi-Fi guarantee | Report a fault if wired speed is under 70% for 3 days |
| Ofcom complaints (Q1 2026) | Not reported separately |
Facts checked 24 October 2026 from 4th Utility’s terms, Ofcom and industry sources · How we compare
Our take
Sources disagree on 4th Utility’s annual rise — confirm it in writing when you order. There is a social tariff for people on qualifying benefits.
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FAQ
Common questions
Does 4th Utility put prices up every year?
Reported as £4 a month in March by one comparison site and as none by another — confirm when you order.
Does 4th Utility have a social tariff?
Yes. £13.99 (30Mb), monthly, no credit check (England). Compare every social tariff.
Does 4th Utility do a credit check?
Not confirmed for standard plans; none on the social tariff.
What does it cost to leave 4th Utility early?
Not published.
Anything else to know about 4th Utility?
Specialises in new-build and rental blocks.