ITS vs Openreach which network for you?
Two very different networks — the ITS XGS-PON altnet and the national Openreach network. Telexico supplies over both, so our advice is based on what’s best at your address.
Providers are compared on what each publishes: list prices and the conditions attached to them, minimum terms and mid-contract rises, what the price includes (calls, set-up, porting, support hours), UK-based support, and whether failover is offered. Telexico’s own entries are our list prices. Where a provider has changed its terms since the date shown, the published source wins; tell us and we will correct it.
Compiled and reviewed by Mickey Mall, Director, Telexico Communications Ltd, Wolverhampton. Updated October 2026.
What each is.
ITS
An alternative XGS-PON full-fibre network — symmetric, multi-gig-capable, often strong on business parks.
Openreach
The UK’s largest network with the widest availability nationwide.
We use both
Network-independent — we recommend whichever is best where you are.
How we decide.
Availability
We check live coverage on both at your postcode.
Performance
Symmetric multi-gig vs broad availability.
Value
Best fit for speed, resilience and cost.
Frequently asked questions
Is ITS faster than Openreach?
ITS XGS-PON is symmetric and multi-gig-capable; Openreach FTTP is fast too. Real-world depends on the package and your site — we advise per address.
Which has better coverage?
Openreach is far more widely available; ITS is growing in specific areas.
Can you supply both?
Yes — we’re independent and deliver over both.
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