50Mbps 5G speeds set to become new normal in the UK as Vodafone intros £21 fixed-line access broadband to millions of customers — but why is it more expensive than Three's very similar £18 offer?

Vodafone logo outside a store in Sydney.

• Vodafone 5G Broadband plans offer download speeds of 50-150Mbps, depending on region
• 24-month contracts will cost £21-£30 per month – or more than the equivalent Three deals
• Future satellite developments could further bolster Vodafone’s 5G networks

Vodafone has unveiled a new 5G Broadband package designed specifically for British homes which can't yet access full fibre connections, positioning it as a fibre rival that’s powered by cellular networks rather than physical cables.