From multi-gigabit innovation to new 5G broadband options, the UK’s largest full fibre provider is redefining what customers can expect from home connectivity.
- Pro 4 Broadband coming later this year, powered by Vodafone’s most advanced router yet and unlocking the UK’s fastest broadband speeds on its next‑generation tri-band WiFi 7 router.
- Real home Pro 4 trials already underway, with customers experiencing real-world 8Gbps speeds.
- Vodafone and CityFibre’s 10Gbps breakthrough demonstrates the future potential of double‑digit gigabit broadband.
- 5G Broadband Essentials, the UK’s only 5G social tariff and most affordable social broadband offering, to launch from just £11 a month with no upfront costs making broadband even more accessible.
- Secure Net’s advanced parental controls give parents a simple way to manage the best set of parental controls of any major UK network1, with protection that works seamlessly across both broadband and mobile at network level.
Vodafone is setting a new standard in home broadband, with innovations that give UK households faster speeds and greater choice.
From the UK’s first live 8Gbps homes on the CityFibre network to the best set of parental controls of any major UK provider2, and the best‑value social broadband on the market, Vodafone is expanding what customers can do with their broadband – and redefining what they can expect from their provider.
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Introducing Pro 4
As homes become more connected than ever – with smart devices, streaming services and emerging AI experiences driving demand – Vodafone is introducing Pro 4 Broadband, the next evolution of its premium broadband offering.
Launching later this year, Pro 4 will deliver 8Gbps speeds powered by the new Ultra Hub 7+, unlocking the UK’s fastest performance on its next‑generation tri-band WiFi 7. At these speeds, customers could download a 1GB file in around a second, a 4K movie in roughly 20 seconds, or even a 100GB AAA game in under two minutes.
Vodafone Pro 4 broadband router.
Pro 4 combines Super WiFi 7+ boosters, Vodafone’s WiFi Guarantee, 4G Broadband Back‑Up and intelligent Smart Modes to help deliver strong, reliable connectivity throughout the home.
This means customers can prioritise WiFi to the devices that matter most, stay connected via Vodafone’s award-winning mobile network if broadband drops, and access dedicated support from Vodafone’s Broadband Xperts.
Pro 4 also includes Secure Net Home at no extra cost, giving families automatic, network‑level protection the moment they connect.
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Vodafone is already beginning to successfully trial Pro 4, with customers experiencing real 8Gbps speeds on the CityFibre network. The trial highlights the full potential of multi‑gigabit fibre, including upload speeds up to 6.5Gbps.
At the centre of this experience is the Ultra Hub 7+, a compact but powerful WiFi 7 router with a premium tri‑band design, which allows customers to spread devices across three bands – 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz – instead of competing on one connection.
This means more devices can use the network at the same time, reducing congestion and ensuring a strong, reliable connection in busy households.
The router’s future‑proof hardware can support speeds up to 10Gbps – built to power not just faster broadband, but the growing ecosystem of connected devices and services in modern homes.
The future of fibre
With next‑generation capability now unlocked, Vodafone and CityFibre are already showing what comes next.
Together, they have successfully tested 10Gbps over 50GPON, demonstrating how double‑digit gigabit speeds could support the smart homes and workplaces of the future – running hundreds of devices, many AI‑enhanced, continuously synchronising high‑resolution data.
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More choice for more homes
While pushing the limits of what next‑generation fibre can deliver, Vodafone is equally focused on ensuring no household is left behind. In May 2026, Vodafone launched 5G Broadband, bringing full‑fibre‑like speeds to millions of households still relying on copper or part-fibre connections.
Combined with Vodafone’s existing footprint, this extends its reach to over 28 million homes nationwide – more than any other UK provider.
Vodafone will soon expand its 5G Broadband offering with 5G Broadband Essentials – a social tariff for customers on government benefits or identified as financially vulnerable.
With plans from £11 a month and no upfront cost, it will make Vodafone the only UK provider offering 5G Broadband on a social tariff, and the most affordable social broadband option on the market.
Vodafone has also introduced a 12‑month plan, giving households a flexible alternative to full fibre, and students get a £2 discount, with plans starting from £20 a month – or around £5 each in a typical four‑person house share.
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By continuing to expand its 5G Broadband portfolio, Vodafone is ensuring that households who still can’t access full fibre – and are often overpaying for slow, inconsistent speeds – have more choice in how they get fast, reliable connectivity.
In fact, Vodafone’s postcode checker assesses coverage at a customer’s exact address and recommends either full fibre or 5G Broadband, based on which delivers the best performance in their home.
Protection that works wherever families are
But, because better broadband isn’t just about speed, Vodafone is strengthening its leading digital protection service to make it easier for families to stay safe online.
Secure Net Mobile and Secure Net Home already offer the best set of parental controls of any major UK network and, because they work at a network level, protection is applied automatically to every device – giving families stronger, more reliable safety without the hassle of installing extra apps.
Now, customers can manage both home WiFi and mobile parental controls through one central app, making Vodafone the first and only major provider to offer parental controls that work seamlessly in and out of the home, from one place.
Parents only need to set controls once, whether a child is on WiFi or the mobile network, creating a simpler, more consistent experience for families wherever they are.
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Outside of parental controls, Vodafone’s Secure Net service also provides malware protection, 24/7 ID monitoring and Scam Call Protection3 at a network level – helping stop harmful websites, viruses and scams before they ever reach a device.
Rob Winterschladen, Consumer Director, VodafoneThree said: “Broadband is evolving fast, and we’re leading that shift with breakthrough fibre speeds and real‑world innovation.
“Our Pro 4 trials are already giving customers across the UK access to true 8Gbps performance, and combined with our successful 10Gbps testing on 50GPON, we’re showing what next‑generation connectivity can unlock for homes powered by AI, cloud and high‑capacity connected devices.
“While we push the boundaries of speed, we’re equally focused on making fast, reliable broadband accessible and secure for everyone. Our 5G Broadband Essentials social tariff will offer the most affordable 5G broadband on the market, and our enhanced Secure Net service gives families a simple, unified way to stay safer online across both broadband and mobile.
“Together, these innovations reflect our vision for a future where fast, reliable and secure broadband is accessible to every home in the UK.”
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1 The best set of parental controls of any major UK network | Vodafone UK
2 Vodafone Full Fibre and 5G Broadband Footprint: Vodafone is the UK’s largest full fibre broadband provider reaching 26.1 million UK homes and premises. Vodafone data sourced by Vodafone network data. Comparative data is independently verified by thinkbroadband.com, results based on availability of CityFibre, Openreach, OFNL, Virgin Media, and Community Fibre as of 7 April 2026. By combining full fibre and 5G Broadband, Vodafone can deliver superfast broadband speeds to more than 27 million homes and premises across the UK.
3 Scam Call Protection and 24/7 ID Monitoring available to Secure Net Mobile customers only
