Brsk Broadband Review: Now YouFibre, 900Mbps From £24

Last updated: 27 October 2026

Is Brsk broadband any good? As of 27 October 2026, Brsk no longer sells broadband under its own name: brsk.co.uk now says “Brsk is now YouFibre”, and new customers on the network order YouFibre instead, whose October offer is 900Mbps average speeds for £24 a month, fixed for 24 months, then £39.99. If you are an existing Brsk customer, YouFibre says your contract and price stay the same. The service itself is the same kind of full fibre: symmetric speeds, so uploads match downloads, which Virgin Media’s cable plans can’t offer. The weak spots have been billing during the move to YouFibre’s systems, and a competition inquiry into the group’s ownership that is due to finish by 15 December 2026. This SwitchSquid review explains what changed, what Brsk customers should check, and how YouFibre compares with Virgin Media and BT. Brsk and YouFibre aren’t on our comparison list, so the three deal boxes on this page are alternatives from Virgin Media and BT, not Brsk or YouFibre deals. We may earn a commission if you buy through links on this page; it doesn’t change the price you pay.

Sources: Brsk, YouFibre, Brsk price book, ISPreview (26 March 2026, updated 7 April), CMA, nexfibre / Substantial merger inquiry and Virgin Media’s gigabit broadband page, all checked on 27 October 2026.

Brsk is now YouFibre: what changed

Brsk was a full fibre broadband brand in England. It sits in the same group as Netomnia, which builds and runs the network, and YouFibre, another broadband brand on the same lines; Brsk and Netomnia combined in 2024. In its January 2026 update, YouFibre said the group serves 396,000 customers across 2.8 million premises, and that Brsk customers’ contracts and prices stay the same.

The Brsk website now simply points you to YouFibre. That means a “Brsk review” in October 2026 is really two questions: is it worth staying on your existing Brsk contract, and is YouFibre a good choice if you are new to the network? For the YouFibre side in more depth, read our YouFibre broadband review.

What Brsk customers get after the move

• Same contract and price: YouFibre says Brsk customers keep their contract and price after moving across.

• Brsk’s price book is still published: YouFibre hosts the Brsk price book, which lists the BetterNet 200, BetterNet 1000 and BetterNet 2000 plans on 12-month or rolling terms, so you can check what you signed up to.

• Older promises: Brsk’s terms dated 12 January 2026 include up to £300 of credit towards fees for leaving another provider mid-contract, and a Brsk Price Match. If you joined under those terms, keep a copy of your order confirmation.

• Your email, router and account: ask YouFibre which login and app to use after the move, and check your first YouFibre bill line by line.

Brsk vs Virgin Media vs YouFibre

This table compares what an existing Brsk customer has, what a new customer on the same network can order from YouFibre, and Virgin Media, the most common alternative in the same streets. Prices were checked on 27 October 2026.

What the numbers say: if you can get YouFibre, its 1Gbps-class plan is about £144 cheaper than Virgin Media’s Gig1 over 24 months, and its average upload speed is more than eight times faster. Virgin Media is the alternative if you aren’t on the YouFibre network, or if you want TV and broadband from one provider. BT Full Fibre is the other option where Openreach has built full fibre.

YouFibre prices in October 2026

YouFibre’s October offer runs from 1 to 31 October 2026, according to its terms. Every plan is 24 months with the price fixed for that time, and installation plus a Wi-Fi 7 router are included.

• You 200: £22 a month, then £34.99. Average 200Mbps download and upload.

• You 1000: £24 a month, then £39.99. Average 900Mbps.

• You 2000: £34.99 a month, then £44.99. Average 1,800Mbps.

• You 8000: £50 a month, then £129.99. Average 7,000Mbps.

Speeds are wired averages. Over Wi-Fi, most phones and laptops won’t reach the top figures, so for most homes You 1000 at £24 a month is the sensible choice. The 2Gbps and 8Gbps plans only make sense with wired connections and equipment that can use them. Our YouFibre 2Gbps guide explains when the faster plan is worth it.

Billing problems during the migration

ISPreview reported that Brsk customers began moving to YouFibre’s systems on 16 March 2026, and that some then saw billing errors. YouFibre told ISPreview it was correcting them. If you were affected, check that your monthly price matches your original Brsk contract, that you haven’t been billed twice for the same month, and that any switching credit you were promised still appears.

If something is wrong, raise a complaint with YouFibre in writing and keep the reference. If it isn’t sorted within eight weeks, or you get a deadlock letter, you can take it to the provider’s independent dispute scheme for free.

The CMA inquiry: what it could mean for you

The Competition and Markets Authority is looking at nexfibre’s planned takeover of Substantial Group, which covers Netomnia, Brsk, Brsk ISP and YouFibre. nexfibre is jointly owned by Liberty Global, Telefónica and InfraVia, and Liberty Global and Telefónica also jointly own Virgin Media O2, according to the CMA. The CMA published an interim report on 2 October 2026, invited comments on possible remedies by 5pm on 27 October 2026, and has a statutory deadline of 15 December 2026.

For customers, nothing changes while the inquiry runs: your contract and price stay as agreed. The outcome may affect who owns the network and which brands sell on it in future. Our Netomnia and YouFibre takeover guide explains the inquiry in more detail.

If you can’t get YouFibre: Virgin Media and BT

Many homes on the network can also get Virgin Media cable or Openreach full fibre, so check what reaches your address. Virgin Media’s Gig1 offers average download speeds of about 1,130Mbps for £29.99 a month on a 24-month contract, then £43.69. Its M350 plan is £25.99 a month, then £39.09, for 362Mbps. BT Full Fibre 150 is £23.99 a month on BT’s offers page, rising to £27.99 from March 2027 and £31.99 from March 2028, with £0 activation, on Openreach’s network. For a wider look at speeds and prices, see our Hyperoptic broadband review, our Zen broadband review or the full list on our broadband comparison page.

Fit summary

• Stay with your Brsk contract: your price is good, your bills are right and you are still within the term.

• Choose YouFibre: you are new to the network and want 900Mbps symmetric speeds for £24 a month, fixed for 24 months.

• Choose Virgin Media Gig1: you can’t get YouFibre, or you want TV and broadband together, and download speed matters more than upload.

• Choose BT Full Fibre 150: Openreach full fibre reaches your home, you want a big national provider and 150Mbps is enough.

• Choose Virgin Media M350: you want a lower bill and 362Mbps is enough.

Not sure which networks reach you? Squid AI, SwitchSquid’s AI assistant, can help you compare the broadband plans available at your postcode.

Important conditions

• YouFibre’s October prices apply to orders from 1 to 31 October 2026, on a 24-month contract. Speeds are wired averages.

• Virgin Media prices are for new customers on 24-month contracts, with a credit check. Prices go up after 24 months, as shown in the table.

• BT Full Fibre 150 is £23.99 a month on BT’s offers page, then £27.99 from March 2027 and £31.99 from March 2028, on a 24-month contract with £0 activation. Availability depends on Openreach full fibre at your address.

• Existing Brsk contract terms are set out in your order confirmation and the Brsk price book on YouFibre’s site.

• The CMA inquiry is ongoing, and its final decision is due by 15 December 2026.

FAQ

Is Brsk actually good?

The network is: Brsk and YouFibre plans are full fibre with symmetric speeds, so a 900Mbps plan uploads as fast as it downloads. The weak spot in 2026 has been billing during the move to YouFibre, so check your bills if you are an existing customer.

Who provides Brsk broadband?

Brsk is now YouFibre. Both brands sit in Substantial Group alongside Netomnia, which builds and runs the network, and brsk.co.uk now points customers to YouFibre.

Is Brsk better than Virgin?

On uploads and price, usually yes. YouFibre’s You 1000 averages 900Mbps both ways for £24 a month fixed for 24 months, while Virgin Media’s Gig1 averages about 1,130Mbps down and 104Mbps up for £29.99 a month. Virgin Media is the better pick if you can’t get the YouFibre network or want TV in the same package.

Why is my Brsk internet so slow?

Most slow speeds on full fibre are a Wi-Fi problem rather than the line, because quoted speeds are wired averages. Test with a laptop plugged into the router by cable, move the router somewhere central and away from walls, and restart it. If wired speeds are still well below your plan, report a fault to YouFibre and keep the reference number.

Will my Brsk price go up now it’s YouFibre?

YouFibre says Brsk customers keep their contract and price. Check your first few YouFibre bills against your original order, because ISPreview reported billing errors during the move.

Can I leave Brsk without paying a fee?

If you are out of contract or on a rolling plan, you can usually leave after giving the notice your terms require. If you are still in a fixed term, check your contract for early exit charges before you switch.

What is the CMA looking at with Brsk and YouFibre?

The CMA is reviewing nexfibre’s planned takeover of Substantial Group, which includes Netomnia, Brsk and YouFibre. Its final decision is due by 15 December 2026, and customers’ contracts stay the same while it runs.

Final decision card

Brsk is now YouFibre, and in October 2026 that is mostly good news: the same symmetric full fibre, with new YouFibre orders at £24 a month for 900Mbps, fixed for 24 months. Existing customers should check their bills after the migration. If you can’t get YouFibre, Virgin Media’s Gig1 at £29.99 a month and BT Full Fibre 150 at £23.99 are the alternatives, and Virgin Media’s M350 at £25.99 is the lower-cost pick.