Giffgaff trials superfast broadband for just £10 a month

Popular low-cost mobile provider giffgaff is moving into the home broadband market and is offering a superfast deal to get things started.

The company is looking for up to 500 people to trial its new full fibre broadband. If you're picked, you'll get:

• speeds of up to 500Mbps
• a 12-month contract at just £10 a month
• a £100 reward for taking part in the trial

That's a total saving of hundreds of pounds compared to average UK broadband deals, plus you get paid for helping test it.

Who’s behind the move?

Giffgaff runs on the O2 network and is owned by telecoms giant Telefónica. It’ll be using the brand-new nexfibre network to deliver its broadband - a multi-billion-pound project aiming to reach 7 million homes by 2026.

Most of the work is being done by Virgin Media engineers. The network already covers over 2 million homes. This trial marks the first time a big-name provider (other than Virgin) has used nexfibre.

What’s the catch?

Right now, this is a trial, so availability is limited and you'll need to be selected to take part. Giffgaff hasn't confirmed exactly where the trial is happening, but it's focused on areas outside Virgin Media’s usual broadband network.

A small group of early testers are already using the service and the trial is a first step toward giffgaff offering full broadband packages to everyone in future.

Why it matters

If you're fed up with expensive or unreliable broadband, this could be a great chance to get ahead of the curve and lock in superfast speeds at a low price.

While full details of future packages haven't been confirmed yet, giffgaff’s history as a budget-friendly, customer-first provider suggests the final pricing could be very competitive.

What to do next

Keep an eye on giffgaff's website and social media or sign up for their newsletter for details on how to apply when more trial spots open up.

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