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Provider directory

Providers at a glance

Our SIM-style cards cut through the branding. Filter by region to see who sells broadband and mobile, which network each one uses, who owns it and where to find the official site.

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UK broadband providers

Openreach-based brands, Virgin Media’s own network, and full fibre altnets.

Broadband · Landline · TV

BT

Big four

The UK’s former national phone company and one of its biggest broadband providers.

Network: Openreach
Tech: Full fibre & part fibre
Also sells: TV, landline
Owner: BT Group

bt.com ↗

Broadband · TV · Mobile

Sky

Big four

Best known for TV packages; broadband runs over the Openreach network.

Network: Openreach
Tech: Full fibre & part fibre
Also sells: TV, Sky Mobile (O2)
Owner: Comcast

sky.com ↗

Broadband · TV · Mobile

Virgin Media

Big four

Runs its own cable and fibre network instead of Openreach, so availability is address by address.

Network: Own cable & fibre
Tech: Cable (DOCSIS) & full fibre
Also sells: TV, landline, mobile (O2)
Owner: Virgin Media O2

virginmedia.com ↗

Broadband · Landline

TalkTalk

Big four

A broadband-focused provider that rents lines from Openreach and some alternative full fibre networks.

Network: Openreach + altnets
Tech: Full fibre & part fibre
Focus: Broadband value
Owner: TalkTalk Group

talktalk.co.uk ↗

Broadband · Mobile

Vodafone

Sells home broadband over Openreach and CityFibre alongside its mobile network.

Network: Openreach & CityFibre
Tech: Full fibre & part fibre
Also sells: Mobile, SIM only
Owner: VodafoneThree

vodafone.co.uk ↗

Broadband · Mobile · TV

EE

BT Group’s consumer brand, often bundling home broadband with EE mobile plans.

Network: Openreach
Tech: Full fibre & part fibre
Also sells: Mobile, EE TV
Owner: BT Group

ee.co.uk ↗

Broadband · Landline

Plusnet

A no-frills broadband brand from BT Group, run over the Openreach network.

Network: Openreach
Tech: Full fibre & part fibre
Focus: Broadband value
Owner: BT Group

plus.net ↗

Full fibre broadband

Hyperoptic

An alternative network that builds full fibre mainly into apartment blocks and city homes.

Network: Own full fibre
Tech: Full fibre (FTTP)
Where: Mostly cities & flats
Type: Altnet

hyperoptic.com ↗

Full fibre broadband

Community Fibre

A London-focused full fibre network selling broadband directly to homes it has connected.

Network: Own full fibre
Tech: Full fibre (FTTP)
Where: London
Type: Altnet

communityfibre.co.uk ↗

Broadband · Landline

Zen Internet

An independent UK provider that sells broadband over Openreach and CityFibre lines.

Network: Openreach & CityFibre
Tech: Full fibre & part fibre
Focus: Service-led ISP
Type: Independent

zen.co.uk ↗

Broadband · Streaming

NOW Broadband

Sky’s no-contract streaming brand also sells broadband over the Openreach network.

Network: Openreach
Tech: Full fibre & part fibre
Also sells: NOW streaming passes
Owner: Sky

nowtv.com ↗

Full fibre broadband

YouFibre

An alternative full fibre provider known for multi-gigabit home packages where its network reaches.

Network: Altnet full fibre
Tech: Full fibre (FTTP)
Where: Selected towns
Type: Altnet

Uses network: O2
Contracts: Mainly 30-day rolling
Owner: Virgin Media O2
Type: MVNO

giffgaff.com ↗

SIM only

Smarty

A SIM-only brand from Three with straightforward data plans, running on the Three network.

Uses network: Three
Contracts: 1-month & longer
Owner: VodafoneThree
Type: MVNO

smarty.co.uk ↗

Phones · SIM only

Tesco Mobile

A joint venture between Tesco and Virgin Media O2, running on the O2 network.

Uses network: O2
Sells: Phones & SIM only
Owner: Tesco / VMO2
Type: MVNO

tescomobile.com ↗

SIM only

VOXI

Vodafone’s SIM-only brand aimed at younger users, running on the Vodafone network.

Uses network: Vodafone
Contracts: 30-day rolling
Owner: VodafoneThree
Type: MVNO

voxi.co.uk ↗

Phones · SIM only

iD Mobile

The Currys-owned mobile brand, running on the Three network.

Uses network: Three
Sells: Phones & SIM only
Owner: Currys
Type: MVNO

idmobile.co.uk ↗

SIM only · International

Lebara

A SIM-only brand known for international calling bundles, running on Vodafone.

Uses network: Vodafone
Focus: Calls abroad
Contracts: 30-day rolling
Type: MVNO

lebara.co.uk ↗

Phones · SIM only

Sky Mobile

Sky’s mobile brand, which runs on O2 and can roll unused data into a savings pot.

Uses network: O2
Sells: Phones & SIM only
Owner: Sky
Type: MVNO

sky.com ↗

Phones · SIM only

BT Mobile

BT’s mobile plans run on the EE network, also owned by BT Group.

Uses network: EE
Sells: Phones & SIM only
Owner: BT Group
Type: MVNO

bt.com ↗

USA: internet and wireless

Cable and fiber internet is regional in the US, while the three national carriers run the mobile networks. Read the US guide.

Internet · TV · Mobile

Xfinity

Cable

Comcast’s brand and one of the largest US home internet providers, mostly over cable.

Network: Own cable & fiber
Mobile: Xfinity Mobile (Verizon)
Owner: Comcast
Coverage: Regional

xfinity.com ↗

Internet · TV · Mobile

Spectrum

Cable

Charter’s brand, selling cable internet across many states, with mobile on Verizon’s network.

Network: Own cable
Mobile: Spectrum Mobile (Verizon)
Owner: Charter
Coverage: Regional

spectrum.com ↗

Fiber · Wireless

AT&T

Carrier

Runs a national mobile network plus AT&T Fiber and fixed wireless home internet in parts of the country.

Network: Own fiber & wireless
Home options: Fiber, Internet Air
Prepaid brand: Cricket
Coverage: National mobile

att.com ↗

Fios · 5G Home · Wireless

Verizon

Carrier

A national mobile carrier that also sells Fios fiber in the Northeast and 5G Home Internet.

Network: Own fiber & wireless
Home options: Fios, 5G Home
Prepaid brands: Visible, Total
Coverage: National mobile

verizon.com ↗

5G Home · Wireless

T-Mobile

Carrier

A national mobile carrier whose 5G Home Internet is a popular alternative to cable.

Network: Own wireless
Home options: 5G Home Internet, fiber in some areas
Brands: Metro, Mint Mobile
Coverage: National mobile

t-mobile.com ↗

Satellite internet

Starlink

Satellite

SpaceX’s low-orbit satellite service, used where cable and fiber don’t reach.

Network: Low-orbit satellites
Kit: Dish you set up
Best for: Rural homes, RVs
Coverage: Most of the US

starlink.com ↗

Prepaid wireless

Mint Mobile

Prepaid plans bought in multi-month blocks, running on T-Mobile’s network.

Uses network: T-Mobile
Plans: Prepaid, multi-month
Owner: T-Mobile
Type: MVNO

mintmobile.com ↗

Prepaid wireless

Visible

Verizon’s app-based, all-digital brand running on the Verizon network.

Uses network: Verizon
Plans: Monthly, no contract
Owner: Verizon
Type: MVNO

visible.com ↗

Prepaid wireless

Cricket Wireless

AT&T’s prepaid brand, sold online and in stores.

Uses network: AT&T
Plans: Prepaid
Owner: AT&T
Type: MVNO

cricketwireless.com ↗

Wireless

Google Fi

Google’s phone service, running mainly on T-Mobile, popular with travelers for its international data.

Uses network: T-Mobile
Plans: Monthly
Owner: Google
Type: MVNO

fi.google.com ↗

Internet · TV

Cox

A private cable provider serving parts of the South, Southwest and Midwest.

Network: Own cable & fiber
Also sells: TV, Cox Mobile
Owner: Cox Enterprises
Coverage: Regional

cox.com ↗

Prepaid wireless

Metro by T-Mobile

T-Mobile’s prepaid brand with phone deals sold through stores.

Uses network: T-Mobile
Plans: Prepaid
Owner: T-Mobile
Type: Sub-brand

metrobyt-mobile.com ↗

Europe: major operators

Leading operators in Germany, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Ireland. Read the Europe guide.

Germany · Fixed & mobile

Deutsche Telekom

Germany’s largest operator, selling DSL, fibre, MagentaTV and mobile under the Telekom brand.

Country: Germany
Network: Own fixed & mobile
Brand: Telekom / Magenta
Type: Incumbent

telekom.de ↗

Germany · Cable & mobile

Vodafone Germany

Runs a large cable broadband network as well as a mobile network.

Country: Germany
Network: Own cable & mobile
Tech: Cable, DSL, fibre
Type: Operator

vodafone.de ↗

Germany · Mobile & DSL

O2 Telefónica

Telefónica’s German mobile network, also selling home internet.

Country: Germany
Network: Own mobile
Also sells: Home internet
Owner: Telefónica

o2online.de ↗

Germany · Mobile & DSL

1&1

Germany’s newest network operator, building its own 5G network alongside broadband sales.

Country: Germany
Network: Own 5G + roaming partner
Also sells: DSL & fibre
Type: Challenger

1und1.de ↗

France · Fixed & mobile

Orange

France’s largest operator, selling fibre with the Livebox router plus mobile plans.

Country: France (and more)
Network: Own fibre & mobile
Router: Livebox
Type: Incumbent

orange.fr ↗

France · Fixed & mobile

Free

Iliad’s French brand, known for Freebox packages and low-cost mobile plans.

Country: France
Network: Own fibre & mobile
Router: Freebox
Owner: Iliad

free.fr ↗

France · Fixed & mobile

SFR

One of France’s four mobile operators, with fibre and cable broadband.

Country: France
Network: Own fibre & mobile
Router: SFR Box
Owner: Altice France

sfr.fr ↗

France · Fixed & mobile

Bouygues Telecom

A French operator selling Bbox fibre broadband and mobile plans.

Country: France
Network: Own mobile, fibre
Router: Bbox
Owner: Bouygues

bouyguestelecom.fr ↗

Spain · Fixed & mobile

Movistar

Telefónica’s Spanish brand, with one of Europe’s largest fibre networks.

Country: Spain
Network: Own fibre & mobile
Also sells: Movistar Plus+ TV
Owner: Telefónica

movistar.es ↗

Spain · Fixed & mobile

MasOrange

Formed in 2024 by merging Orange Spain and MásMóvil; sells under Orange, Yoigo and other brands.

Country: Spain
Network: Own fibre & mobile
Brands: Orange, Yoigo, MásMóvil
Type: Operator

orange.es ↗

Spain · Low cost

DIGI

A low-cost operator that has grown fast in Spain with its own fibre and mobile offers.

Country: Spain (and Romania)
Network: Own fibre, growing mobile
Focus: Low cost
Type: Challenger

digimobil.es ↗

Italy · Fixed & mobile

TIM

Italy’s former national telecom operator, selling fibre and mobile.

Country: Italy
Network: Own mobile
Also sells: TIMVISION
Type: Incumbent

tim.it ↗

Italy · Mobile & fibre

Iliad

The French group’s Italian brand, known for simple mobile plans since 2018.

Country: Italy
Network: Own mobile
Also sells: Fibre
Type: Challenger

iliad.it ↗

Netherlands · Fixed & mobile

KPN

The Dutch incumbent, with a large fibre roll-out and a mobile network.

Country: Netherlands
Network: Own fibre & mobile
Also sells: TV
Type: Incumbent

kpn.com ↗

Netherlands · Mobile & home

Odido

The Dutch operator formerly called T-Mobile Netherlands, renamed Odido in 2023.

Country: Netherlands
Network: Own mobile
Also sells: Home internet
Type: Operator

odido.nl ↗

Ireland · Fixed & mobile

eir

Ireland’s largest telecoms company, owning much of the country’s fixed network.

Country: Ireland
Network: Own fixed & mobile
Also sells: TV
Type: Incumbent

eir.ie ↗

How to read the cards

Network: the infrastructure the provider uses. Brands on the same network can offer the same top speed or coverage.
Owner: helps you spot sister brands (for example, BT, EE and Plusnet are all BT Group).
Official site: links go straight to the provider. Always check today’s price and availability for your address there.

We don’t rank providers or publish star ratings. Prices, speeds and coverage vary by address and change often. Ownership and network details were checked in October 2026.

Last updated: 14 October 2026

Frequently asked questions

Why isn’t my provider listed?

There are hundreds of smaller broadband and mobile providers. We list the largest and most-searched ones first and add more over time.

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Providers at a glance

UK broadband providers

BT

Sky

Virgin Media

TalkTalk

Vodafone

EE

Plusnet

Hyperoptic

Community Fibre

Zen Internet

NOW Broadband

YouFibre

UK mobile networks and brands

EE

O2

Vodafone

Three

giffgaff

Smarty

Tesco Mobile

VOXI

iD Mobile

Lebara

Sky Mobile

BT Mobile

USA: internet and wireless

Xfinity

Spectrum

AT&T

Verizon

T-Mobile

Starlink

Mint Mobile

Visible

Cricket Wireless

Google Fi

Cox

Metro by T-Mobile

Europe: major operators

Deutsche Telekom

Vodafone Germany

O2 Telefónica

1&1

Orange

Free

SFR

Bouygues Telecom

Movistar

MasOrange

DIGI

TIM

Iliad

KPN

Odido

eir

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