26-06-2025
Is your home being left behind in the broadband revolution?
It's 2025, but in many British homes, the internet is still behaving like it's 2015, writers Paul James of Octaplus.
Despite full-fibre broadband being available to nearly 70% of UK households, just over a third are actually using it. According to Ofcom's latest figures, this means millions of families are still relying on ageing copper-based connections to power increasingly digital lives.
That disconnect isn't just technical—it's personal.
Whether it's a buffering box set, a glitchy Zoom call, or the smart doorbell that works one day and crashes the next, many of us have felt it: the creeping frustration that our home internet just can't keep up.
Some blame the devices. Others reboot the router. But often, the problem is deeper—our homes simply aren't future-ready.
In a time when children learn, parents work, and families unwind through connected screens, lagging behind isn't just annoying—it's isolating. And when your neighbours seem to stream in 4K with ease while you're stuck waiting for files to upload, that gap feels even wider.
There's a growing sense among households that they're being left out of the digital fast lane. And it's not about vanity—it's about inclusion.
Falling behind in broadband performance can affect everything from your child's online schoolwork to your job's video meetings. It's about having the confidence that your home is equipped for what life throws at it—whether that's hosting family on a video call, gaming online without lag, or integrating new smart-home tech without a hitch.
Enter Multi-Gig Full Fibre Broadband—a new tier of ultra-fast internet now available in select areas through providers like Octaplus Internet. Offering speeds of 1.8Gbps and 2.3Gbps, it's the kind of infrastructure designed not just for today's demands, but tomorrow's innovations., it's the kind of infrastructure designed not just for today's demands, but tomorrow's innovations.
These aren't just numbers—they translate into peace of mind. They mean no dead zones. No frozen screens. No fear of falling behind.
The broadband revolution is already underway. The only question is: is your home ready to join it?
Upgrading might be simpler—and more affordable—than you think.
Visit or call 0333 772 9009 to learn whether Multi-Gig broadband is now available on your street.
