Compare Rise Fibre Broadband Deals in October, 2026

Rise Fibre is a trading name of 4th Utility Holdings Limited, a company registered in England and Wales under number 11010880. Companies House records show it was incorporated on 12 October 2017 as Liberatis Limited and took its current name in January 2022. The company that controls it, its person with significant control, is 4th Utility Holdings Topco Limited.

The parent business, 4th Utility, builds gigabit full fibre to homes and to large residential buildings such as blocks of flats, and it still sells full fibre broadband under its own name: its website was advertising speeds of up to 2.3Gbps when we checked in October 2026 (see our 4th Utility broadband deals page). Broadband analysts Point Topic describe Rise Fibre as a consumer-facing brand of 4th Utility Holdings, launched in June 2025. Rise sells over other companies' full fibre networks as well as 4th Utility's own.

A few more facts about the company:

• Backing: Rise says it is backed by continued investment from CVC DIF. ISPreview describes it as backed by the private equity firm CVC and reports that CVC DIF provided additional funding in 2025 and 2026.
• Leadership and base: its chief executive is Steve Wilson, and its headquarters are in Greater Manchester.
• Growth: Rise says its team tripled in size over two years, creating more than 120 jobs in the UK, with more colleagues supporting customers from South Africa. Its stated long-term ambition is to serve more than one million customers.

Rise does not own most of the cables it uses. It says its broadband is available on networks run by BT (Openreach), CityFibre, Community Fibre, Trooli, Freedom Fibre and its parent 4th Utility. ISPreview describes it as typically serving customers on CityFibre's and Openreach's national full fibre networks, with 4th Utility's own network used for blocks of flats. Point Topic adds that Rise uses its own fibre in selected blocks of flats and new-build developments.

All of these are full fibre networks, also called FTTP (fibre to the premises): the fibre optic cable runs all the way into your home rather than stopping at a street cabinet and finishing over a copper phone line. Openreach is BT's network. Every other network on Rise's list, CityFibre included, is an altnet, short for alternative network: a company that builds and runs its own fibre separately from Openreach.

So Rise's availability works address by address. If one of its partner networks has full fibre to your home, Rise can probably sell to you; if your street only has older part-fibre (fibre to the cabinet, copper to the home), it cannot. Rise does not publish a total coverage or homes-passed figure, so the only reliable check is your postcode.

Our sample check showed how local this is. In Coventry, Leicester and Peterborough we found addresses in the same postcode district served by Rise over Openreach and others served over CityFibre, each with a different set of packages. Four of the 42 addresses we tried were marked as coming soon rather than ready to order.

Every Rise package is full fibre broadband with unlimited data usage. Its pricing page lists a wide range of speeds, from 30Mbps up to 1Gbps, but not every speed is sold at every address. To see what households are actually offered, we ran Rise's order tool at 42 sample addresses on 8 October 2026. All speeds below are advertised speeds.

Homes on the Openreach network (18 sample addresses in Manchester, Stockport, Wigan, Coventry, Leicester and Peterborough):

Homes on the CityFibre network (20 sample addresses in Peterborough, Coventry, Milton Keynes, Leicester and Hull):

Checked October 2026. Every Openreach address we tried got the same five packages, and so did every CityFibre address. Packages on Community Fibre, Trooli, Freedom Fibre and 4th Utility's own network were not part of our check, so the speeds and contracts at those addresses may differ. The lower tiers on Rise's pricing page (30, 50 and 100Mbps) did not appear at any of our sample addresses.

The biggest difference between the two sets is upload speed. On CityFibre, Rise's packages are symmetrical: you upload as fast as you download. That makes a real difference if you back up photos to the cloud, send large files for work, stream to an audience or have several people on video calls at once. On Openreach, uploads are much lower than downloads: 20Mbps on the 150Mbps package and 110Mbps on the 900Mbps package. For most households streaming, browsing and gaming, that is plenty, but heavy uploaders on an Openreach address should look closely at the upload figure before choosing a tier.

Not sure which speed you need? Our guide on how to choose a broadband package helps you match a speed to your household.

Rise is essentially a broadband provider with a few useful add-ons. When we checked its pricing page on 8 October 2026 it listed no TV packages and no mobile SIM plans, so if you want everything on one bill, a bundle from another provider may suit you better: compare broadband and TV deals at your address.

Routers. Which router you get depends on your package (order tool, checked 8 October 2026):

• Packages up to 1Gbps include Rise's Everyday Essential router: Wi-Fi 6, 2x2 antennas, coverage of up to 140 square metres (around 1,500 sq ft), mesh Wi-Fi support and a 1Gbps Ethernet port. You can pay a little extra to upgrade to the Smart Pro: also Wi-Fi 6, but with 8x8 antennas, coverage of up to 200 square metres (around 2,150 sq ft) and a 2.5Gbps Ethernet port.
• The 2.3Gbps package comes with the Smart Pro included; the Everyday Essential is not offered on that tier.

On the 2.3Gbps tier, remember that one wired device can only use as much speed as its own network port allows: a computer with a standard 1Gbps port will top out at 1Gbps, however fast the line. For more on getting the best from your Wi-Fi, see our guide to improving your Wi-Fi signal.

Using your own router. You can. Rise supplies a free 'bridge' device that takes the fibre connection and passes it to your own router through an Ethernet port, and you log in using the PPPoE details shown in your Rise online account. Rise's terms warn that it may not be able to support or troubleshoot problems with third-party routers.

Home phone. You do not need a landline for Rise broadband. If you want a home phone, Rise sells an optional internet-based (VoIP) line in three versions: with no inclusive calls, with 200 minutes, or with 2,000 minutes of calls to UK landlines and mobiles. This fits the wider change in the UK: the traditional copper phone network is being retired, with most customers expected to have moved to digital landlines by the end of January 2027. A digital line needs power and a working broadband connection, so if you rely on a landline or a telecare alarm, tell Rise when you order.

Other add-ons. Rise also sells a static IPv4 address, which can be useful if you run a home server, security cameras or remote access that needs a fixed address, and a Rise Fibre MiFi device for mobile internet away from home.

On Trustpilot, Rise Fibre had a TrustScore of 4.6 out of 5, rated 'Excellent', from 7,779 reviews when we checked on 8 October 2026. The profile showed that Rise had replied to 67% of negative reviews. Trustpilot reviews are written by customers who choose to post, so treat them as one useful signal rather than the full picture.

Rise has also collected a number of industry awards in a short time. As reported by Rise:

• UK Fibre Awards 2026: winner of Sales and Commercial Team of the Year and Executive Leadership Team of the Year, and Highly Commended for Best ISP, Best Overall Fibre Provider, Take-Up Champion and Marketing Team of the Year.
• UK Fibre Awards 2025: Executive Leadership Team of the Year.
• UK Customer Experience Awards 2025: Gold for Best Customer Experience for Vulnerable Customers.
• Connected Britain Awards 2026: Highly Commended in the Customer Champion category.
• Uswitch: Broadband Excellence Accreditation, renewed for 2026.

The yearly price rise. On Rise's 12 and 24-month plans, the order tool showed a fixed price increase applied every March, set out in pounds and pence when you order. We saw this on every Openreach and CityFibre plan we checked on 8 October 2026. Uswitch describes Rise's in-contract rises as happening each March or April, so check the exact month and amount in your order summary. The 30-day rolling option had no fixed rise set; instead, Rise says its 30-day plans come with higher prices and more frequent reviews, which can lead to price changes, while longer contracts give more stability.

This fits the wider rules: since 17 January 2025, Ofcom's rules require providers to tell you in pounds and pence, before you sign up, exactly how much your monthly price will rise during the contract and when, and inflation-linked rises are no longer allowed in new contracts. The comparison above shows each deal's terms, so you can compare the full cost over the contract rather than just the starting price.

Other price changes. Rise raised prices for customers in spring 2026, telling them about it by email or letter, and said any existing discounts or promotions would stay until their original end date. Its terms say that if it makes a change that is not to your benefit, it will give you at least one month's notice, and you can then leave without early termination charges within 30 days.

Other key terms:

• Contract lengths: 12 or 24 months, plus 30-day rolling where it is offered (see the tables above).
• Cooling-off: you have 14 days after ordering to change your mind.
• Cancelling: after that, you give 30 days' notice by calling 0333 2200 550.
• Leaving early: early termination charges apply if you leave before your minimum term ends. Rise's pricing page shows that the deductions used to work them out differ depending on whether your service runs over its own network or a third-party network such as Openreach or CityFibre.
• Upgrading: you can move to a faster package at any time through your online account. That starts a new contract, but you do not pay early termination charges on the old one. Downgrading after the cooling-off period does incur early termination charges.
• Other fees: Rise lists charges for re-activation, late payment, and missed or failed engineer visits; check its pricing page for the current amounts.

Since 12 September 2024, switching broadband provider uses Ofcom's One Touch Switch process: you only contact the new provider, which arranges the move with your old provider, even when the two use different networks. Rise's order journey includes a One Touch Switch step, so if you already have broadband you can let Rise handle the changeover instead of cancelling yourself. Before you confirm, check what leaving your current contract early would cost. Our guide to switching broadband providers explains each step.

Installation. If working Rise equipment is already in your home, Rise first tries to connect you without an engineer. Otherwise an engineer installs the service, and someone over 18 needs to be at home. A standard installation puts the fibre socket within two metres of your front door, so think about where you want your router before the visit.

The kit. Depending on your network, the equipment can include an integrated ONT-router, a fibre faceplate and a media converter. The ONT (optical network terminal) is the box that turns the light signal in the fibre into a normal internet connection; with an integrated ONT-router it is built into the router, so there is one box instead of two. The equipment is leased to you while you have the service and stays Rise's property. When your agreement ends, Rise sends instructions for returning it, and if you do not send it back within 14 days of those instructions you have to pay its full cost. In some cases Rise may instead ask you to leave the equipment in the property.

Email addresses. If your current email address comes from your existing provider, check whether it will close when you leave and move important accounts to another address first.

Pros

• Full fibre only, available wherever Openreach, CityFibre or one of its other partner networks reaches your home.
• On CityFibre addresses, symmetrical speeds and a top tier of 2.3Gbps (advertised, checked October 2026).
• A 30-day rolling contract option at CityFibre addresses, which suits renters and anyone who wants flexibility.
• A Wi-Fi 6 router with every package, the Smart Pro router included on the 2.3Gbps tier, and a free bridge device if you want to use your own router.
• A clear speed promise in its terms, with a downgrade and lower charge if the minimum cannot be met.
• A strong Trustpilot rating and several industry awards in its first year and a half.

Things to consider

• A fixed price rise every March on 12 and 24-month plans (Uswitch says March or April), and prices on 30-day plans are reviewed more often.
• On Openreach addresses, upload speeds are far lower than downloads, the top tier is 900Mbps and there was no 30-day option at the addresses we checked.
• No TV or mobile packages, so it is not a one-stop bundle.
• A young brand, launched in June 2025, that has grown very quickly.
• Reported by MoneySavingExpert in August 2026 as not signed up to Ofcom's outage compensation scheme; check its current position.

Because Rise sells over several networks, the useful comparison depends on which network reaches your home. A few related pages:

• 4th Utility is the same company selling under its own name, over its own full fibre network. If your home can get both brands, compare them side by side.
• Zen also sells over several full fibre networks, including Openreach and CityFibre, so where both reach your home you can compare them like for like.
• BT sells broadband over Openreach only, the network Rise uses at many addresses. BT has also agreed to buy TalkTalk, subject to regulatory review.
• Community Fibre builds, owns and operates its own full fibre network across London. Rise sells over Community Fibre's network too, so London households may see both.
• Trooli is another full fibre network Rise sells over; see our Trooli page to compare what it offers directly where its network reaches.

If you would rather have broadband with TV or a mobile bundle, a larger national provider may suit you better. See every option on our broadband providers page, or browse fibre broadband deals and broadband-only deals at your postcode.