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Broadband in Allens Cross
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Broadband Types Available in Allens Cross
| Type | Status | Download | Upload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Broadband | Not available | — | — |
| Superfast Broadband | Available | 36 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Ultrafast / Full Fibre | Available | 900 Mbps | 900 Mbps |
| Mobile Broadband | Available | N/A | N/A |
Best option in Allens Cross
Full fibre (FTTP) is available in Allens Cross, with typical download speeds of around 894 Mbps. This is the fastest and most reliable type of home broadband connection.
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About Broadband in Allens Cross
Allens Cross is in Birmingham. Full fibre broadband is available here, with typical download speeds of around 894 Mbps, well above the UK average of 69 Mbps. Most major providers cover the area, so there is a reasonable amount of competition on price.
Standard broadband runs over the copper phone network. Speeds depend on your distance from the telephone exchange and typically range from around 5 Mbps to 20 Mbps.
Superfast broadband (FTTC) uses a fibre optic cable to your street cabinet, then copper for the final stretch to your home. Most urban and suburban areas can get speeds of 35 to 80 Mbps.
Full fibre (FTTP) runs fibre optic cable all the way into your home. It is the fastest and most reliable option available, with speeds from 100 Mbps upwards.
What's Happening with Broadband in Allens Cross?
Allens Cross is in a strong position compared to much of the UK. Full fibre (FTTP) is available here at speeds up to approximately 894 Mbps, delivered via Openreach's national fibre network. That puts Allens Cross ahead of the national average: as of Spring 2026, around 82% of UK premises can access FTTP and roughly 89% can access a gigabit-capable connection of some kind. Residents here are firmly in the well-served majority.
No specific local rollout announcements for Allens Cross have been published by Openreach or the major altnets at the time of writing. What is clear from the national picture is that Openreach continues to expand its FTTP footprint across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands, and BT Group reported reaching 23 million FTTP premises nationally as of May 2026 (ISPreview, 21st May 2026).
For Allens Cross residents, the most relevant altnet in this part of Birmingham is CityFibre, which has been building its own independent full fibre network across major UK cities including Birmingham. It is worth checking whether CityFibre's network is live in your specific postcode, as coverage can vary street by street.
One change every household in Allens Cross needs to be aware of: the old analogue phone network (PSTN) is being switched off in January 2027. If you still rely on a traditional copper phone line, you will need to move to a digital Voice over IP (VoIP) service before that date. Most ISPs are now handling this migration automatically, but it is worth confirming with your provider. Openreach has confirmed there will be no sudden disconnection on the switch-off date for those who have not yet migrated, but making the switch sooner avoids any risk.
Use the postcode checker above to see every available deal for your exact address in Allens Cross and compare live prices from providers on the Openreach and CityFibre networks.