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Review summary

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Looking at 889 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers expressed dissatisfaction with the service, citing issues with email migration to Greenby, which led to unreliable email services and a lack of support. People also reported poor customer service, including unresponsiveness, difficulty contacting support, and long wait times. Additionally, consumers were unhappy with pricing, noting unexpected increases and feeling overcharged for the service received. The website was also a source of frustration, with users experiencing problems with online account access and limited contact options. However, some customers also noted positive experiences with customer service, highlighting helpful and efficient interactions with advisors. A few other people also felt that the installation process was smooth and professional, and some appreciated the efforts of specific customer service representatives who went above and beyond to resolve their queries.

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Service

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Customer service

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Customer communications

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Price

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Website

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Live in a village with full fibre half a mile away but plusnets owner BT open reach have decided we are not worth the cost of proper infrastructure. We are promised 32mb which on their tests we get bu... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Oh dear Plusnet, what have you done? You have migrated loyal customers' email to an outfit called Greenby. They are running a chaotic shambles of an email service. They have squandered all of the w... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Mobile website doesn't work when trying to pay a bill. No longer offer static IP addresses and staff generally unhelpful. Used to be a great ISP company, butu have completely lost sight of their value... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I have had good service with my broadband. However, when I signed up in May 2025, I was promised a gift card, which I never received. Despite contacting customer service several times, I never got an... See more


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PlusNet cheapest home & business broadband - with FREE SETUP, including broadband activation and broadband modem/router. Switch your broadband/ISP or landline phone to PlusNet Home Phone services. Great rates are available on calls to landlines, mobile phones and international destinations. Get home or business broadband and phone access with the UK’s best broadband internet access provider


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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience thus far.

I spent a sensible amount of time researching Broadband offers and customer reviews of my shortlisted candidates.

I am so pleased to have chosen PlusNet Fibre. Pricing seems realistic against others, the lack of loyalty from my existing mobile network provider (125Gb/mth used as a hub) made me appreciate finalist PlusNet's offer even more.

Communications in the build up to installation day were clear and concise. On the actual day, confirmation of arrival was made, and it was early in the morning time-window I'd requested.

Upon arrival, James was polite, considerate and friendly. Options and reasoning for install location were discussed then, without delay, James busied himself with 'doing his job'.

Once done, mess cleared, finished job neat and tidy, he reminded me of his work contact details in case of any issues/concerns... then left.

Polite and professional, swift but conscientious. Great job done, all working very well.

James is the perfect example of a caring customer facing technical colleague and M Group (on behalf of OpenReach) are really lucky to have him on their team.

Thanks James, M Group and PlusNet for a great Broadband contract, installation and service... seems to be stable, reliable and definitely the right choice by me.

PS, Netflix, BBC iplayer, BBC Sounds, YouTube, Prime, Sky News, and more, are superb on my Roku, Smart TV and mobile phone. I couldn't be happier. Changing billing date was a breeze too. Great experience thus far.

April 17, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A very negative experience

A very negative experience. My elderly mother has been charged penalties owing to billing issues from PlusNet. Difficult to deal with, and poor in customer services related to my elderly mother. I would absolutely recomend avoiding PlusNet with such intransigent policies.

April 16, 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

No way to update how technical issues were resolved

I had a technical issue with a broadband connection but unable to access the internet. I rang the helpline (Question 254234135) which was answered immediately by Salik. Although he tried to be helpful he did not provide any information which I did not already know. I now find that my question is closed and there is no facility on the system for users to add additional information.
I resolved the issue myself by winsock reset and the process might be helpful to others but I have no way of recording the method used. Room for improvement

April 15, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad experience with Plusnet and some…

Bad experience with Plusnet and some bad customer service along the way. Was also advised, by Plusnet , to buy a 12v adapter for the Open reach ONT so I wouldn't need an engineer, turns out I still need an engineer. Stay away from Plusnet and save yourself some stress.

April 8, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disappointing as a new customer

Disappointing as a new customer. It’s been a mess setting up. Mistakes which can’t be rectified as slightly abrupt customer service. They only ask for a review when it’s been a good convo. Not impressed.

April 15, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Happy

I have had Plusnet for just over 2 weeks and so far everything is great

April 14, 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Refusal to acknowledge a change in monthly cost

I no longer use a home phone so decided to contact Plusnet to cancel my no and reduce my monthly bill, as I had seen a special offer in the 'Which' magazine.
They reduced the bill down to £21.99. Yesterday 13/04/26 I received a letter from plusnet advising me my monthly bill would be £17.49...Yes I was delighted.
I called Plusnet to double check that they had disconnected my phone line and left my internet connected, also questioning my new monthly bill. They denied that a letter had ever been sent out, even though I had it in black and pink in front of me. I offered to scan and email a copy, but was told it didn't matter the contract was for £21.99 and that was that...RUDE! I will certainly reconsider my provider when it's up for renewal

April 14, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It’s not the router!!!!

We have been with PlusNet for a number of years but are now in the most ridiculous situation! We have been without access to the internet for over a week, that may not sound a long time but my partner works from home and it’s impossible for him to do so at this current state. They have firstly told us it was our router (we tried 3 different routers, it wasn’t the router!) They offered to send a PlusNet router, we tried it and it didn’t work, it’s not a router fault! So they said it was our telephone line, today OpenReach turned up, it’s not the line it’s the router! Today they’ve offered to send us a new router (not a refurbished one that was previously sent) so we now have to wait for at least two days for a brand new router that we know, and BT knows, won’t work as it’s not the fault of the router, IT ISN'T THE ROUTER!! Upon receipt and testing of the new router it will be proved to them that it’s not the router and it’s not a line fault!! it’s something wrong at PlusNet. I’ve just had to buy extra data for my phone, my partner is now having to travel to his office until this is sorted. Absolutely shocking service, day 8 of no internet service and a few more days to go through this unbelievably frustrating situation. PlusNet, your customer service is shocking!!!!

April 14, 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Plusnet full fibre speeds well below minimum

I've been on the plusnet full fibre 150mb package for approx 18 months and with Plusnet for years and up to a few weeks ago, things were generally fine. However, I've been suffering constant drop outs of late and speeds well below the minimum guaranteed of 80mb. Notifications on my device are constantly saying, “Ready to connect when network quality improves.”

EE in my area is currently running at less than 1 mb and has been for many years, despite being surrounded by 5G masts, one of which is only yards away from my property, I wonder what these masts are actually doing, so when my plusnet drops out, and as a EE customer, I basically have no coverage at all. Added to this is a recent email from Plusnet informing me that my broadband cost is increasing by £3 a month.

My slot for a plusnet engineer is 21st April and a recent call with plusnet customer service had the staff member telling me he could see a definite problem. My question is... don't plusnet monitor accounts to flag up problems or just wait until it gets so bad, the customer is forced to ask for help due to poor service?

Next major update for this review will be after my engineer call. Until then, it's speed well below the minimum as per our contract and currently, Down 48mb. Up 28mb. Turned off router all day. Dropped tonight at 7pm to 33mb Down. 28mb Up.

Speed today, 15th April 26.
17mb Down. 10mb Up. Getting worse. Yet again, dropping out with the notification... “Ready to connect when network quality improves.”

Update: 16th April 26. 51mb Down 23mb Up. Constant drop outs from plusnet full fibre 150mb package with nothing at all from the EE network.

Update: 17th April 26.
37mb Down. 28mb Up. “Ready to connect when network quality improves.”

Update: 21st April 26.
Openreach engineer called. Checked everything out and decided to try and switch off 2.5G, running the router at 5G only and this worked. Why couldn't this have been sorted over the phone? After 18 months of relatively trouble free operation, what has suddenly caused this? Such a simple fix so how many other people are having needless problems and waiting for engineer call when plusnet staff could sort it easily?

April 13, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

unstable and laggy

It’s absolutely dreadful. I’ve never come across such a terrible internet connection in my life. The connection keeps dropping, the maximum speed is low, packets are constantly lost, and the ping never drops below 100. The admin hub is also incredibly laggy; the ‘pause all internet access’ button only works after an hour; it’s impossible to create a group; devices keep switching between 2.4 and 5 GHz; it can’t handle more than two devices connected at the same time; and even if only one device is connected, the connection is incredibly unstable

April 12, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely disgusting service

Absolutely disgusting service. Took close to 3 months to try and instal FFTP broadband and I gave up in the end and went elsewhere. During that period I spoke with over 20 different customer service reps, spent over 2 hours on the telephone. I was fed inaccurate information about gifts, broadband and completion dates. Eventually went to the Communications Ombudsman who found in my favour. Worst experience I have ever had Plusnet were an absolute disgrace.

October 13, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Poor part fibre broadband

Live in a village with full fibre half a mile away but plusnets owner BT open reach have decided we are not worth the cost of proper infrastructure. We are promised 32mb which on their tests we get but my son can't play his gaming and our TVs buffer when at evenings at weekends. I've had to get Starlink at the same cost as Plusnet but get three times the speed. Such a shame we can't get get out act together in the UK and forces to used an eccentric Americans satiates to play a computer gane avdcwaych TV. Shameful.

April 12, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute scam

Gave a months notice that I intended to leave them. Left exactly on contract end date (so no early termination fees). New ISP took over service no problem.

Then Plus net tell me they will be charging me next week for almost double my normal monthly fee.

Why? I have left.

They say that I'm charged in advance (for a service they no longer provide!) the price has gone up because I'm out of contract (err, yes, exactly!), it can't be stopped now (still a week to go?, hogwash). It's OK though we'll refund you .... 20 days AFTER taking the payment!

Just how are they allowed to get away with this? It's a scam how man hundred of thousand of pounds of customer money do they have in a slush account getting interest.

April 9, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tom was a star!

Aging parents in their 80s, technology and removal of landlines was never going to be a great combination but calling and supporting my dad yesterday (9th April) to renew was straightforward - simply because Tom recognised that dad needed a bit more help and took his time to really make sure everything was ok. Please convey our thanks. Many of the reviews are about tech failing or not being as expected - it’s the customer service that sets Plusnet apart from others. The human touch when all you hear about is tech. And for any doubters we’ve been Plusnet customers ourselves for over 10’years and mum and dad came along in 2020 to join too. Please convey our thanks to Tom - good humour, banter and recognising the need for a bit more support for the customer made for a friendly and positive experience - thanks!

April 9, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easiest Changeover, Ever

Went with this supplier as recommended by MSE and a colleague.
I have to say, as a former telecommunications engineer, this was the easiest and seamless changeover I’ve ever had with a provider.
Plug and play and easy controls for set up of own equipment.
Would definitely recommend 👍

March 4, 2026
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