SoGEA broadband
There’s lots of changes happening with broadband and traditional landline technology.
SoGEA is a new type of broadband connection which will help you take the next steps to a digital future.
Most important thing to remember about SoGEA apart from its funny sounding name, is that there’s no landline needed to set up your connection.
At Plusnet we don’t call it SoGEA, we call it Fibre broadband without a landline. Much easier to remember.
Why has SoGEA been introduced?
Broadband is changing, and soon the old analogue landline network which powers traditional broadband will be going digital across the UK. Landline phones as they are today will be retired by 2027 and replaced by making calls over the internet and the mobile phone network.
SoGEA broadband connectivity has been introduced as part of the network upgrades and is bringing us all one step closer to the nationwide roll out of Full Fibre.
The future’s digital with broadband only packages
We’re getting you ready the digital change and all set for the future with new fibre broadband only technology. Our broadband only packages don’t require a phone line to set up your connection. They’re broadband without a landline with superfast, reliable speeds. See what deals you can get
How does a SoGEA connection work?
A SoGEA connection uses standard part-fibre technology. Fibre optic cables send signals to your street cabinet, then copper cables carry the signal to your home but there’s no need for a landline. Instead, the connection just plugs into your master socket.
Find out more about our Fibre without a landline
Is SoGEA the same as Full Fibre broadband?
Full Fibre is also broadband only, so doesn’t need or provide a phone line service. The big difference is that Full Fibre uses 100% fibre cables which run direct to your home. No need for any copper cables.
Find out more about Full Fibre broadband
Full Fibre is on the way
Full Fibre isn’t available everywhere yet. If you can’t get it, the good news is, when you sign up to our Fibre package you can upgrade to Full Fibre as soon as it hits your street. That’s a plus.
Can everyone get a broadband only package?
As broadband technology is advancing at a great pace, all areas of the UK will be upgraded to new types of fibre connections. Openreach decide which regions get upgraded and when.
Our Full Fibre and Fibre broadband only service is available if you live in a fibre-enabled area which has the latest connections as part of the Openreach network upgrade programme.
Can I still get a home phone service?
We understand that home phones are still important to some customers, and as we’re part of the EE family, we’ve joined forces with their friendly teams to ensure you can stay connected and supported. EE’s new home phone service called Digital Voice is packed with features to make staying in touch easier, clearer, and more secure. If you want to chat about EE Broadband with Digital Voice give our team a call on 0330 1239 123.
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Here’s the legal bit
You can see our full residential terms and conditions here.
On 31 March each year the monthly plan price will increase by £3 for Broadband and out of bundle charges will increase 5%. See About annual price changes for details. Please note the cost of other services you take from us may increase or decrease while you are a Plusnet customer.
Broadband without a landline
- Your home phone will be disconnected and will no longer work.
- You will lose your home phone number and will not be able to get it back. You'll have to get a brand new number if you decide you need a home phone in the future.
- You won't be able to make or receive calls, including to emergency services.
- Healthcare alarms, medical pendants, security systems and any other services which are connected to your home phone will no longer work.
1. Broadband Packages
- Broadband packages are subject to 24 month contract and availability.
- Payment by direct debit.
- Your pre contract information and contract summary sets out your speed estimates, total monthly costs, total upfront costs and the amount you will pay once your minimum term ends. This is available at checkout.
- Please see our price guide for all broadband charges.
1.1 Fibre and Full Fibre packages
- Subject to availability, geographic location, computer specifications and a line check. The exchange list and dates are subject to change.
- Prices and terms subject to change during the contract term.
- Openreach may have to carry out a survey before they can connect your home to Full Fibre. If they do, they may need access to your property, but we’ll contact you first to arrange a suitable time.
- If additional work is required, this may take longer than the initial set up time provided and there could be additional costs, we’ll contact you to confirm what additional work is needed and how long this will take, usually within four weeks from the date you placed your order.
- If you do not want to proceed with your upgrade based on this, you’ll be able to cancel your order without being charged.
2. Existing Customers
- Please see our price guide for all broadband and home phone charges, log into your account in the Member Centre or call us on 0330 1239 123 to discuss your contract.
3. Speeds
- Please see our guide to Broadband speeds for more information about what speeds mean and what package is best for you.
4. EE Sim Plan
4.1 SIM Plans
30 day minimum term. Subject to terms and credit check. Monthly charges assume online billing. You will not get 5G speeds using a 4G phone. Allowances for use in UK (excluding Jersey, Guernsey & Isle of Man) and Republic of Ireland. A daily charge applies to use allowances in the EU/EEA unless you have an add-on or Inclusive Extra that includes EU Roaming. See roaming costs page for countries and details. 50GB data fair use policy applies outside the UK. See ee.co.uk/terms for countries and details. Deposit needed for roaming in limited circumstances. Use your allowance to call/text UK mobiles, and landlines starting 01, 02 and 03 when in UK & Republic of Ireland. Some numbers aren’t included: calls to 070 numbers cost up to 5p/min and calls to 084, 087, 09 & 118 cost 83p/min plus the applicable service charge. See ee.co.uk/prices for the EE Price Guide for a detailed list of service charges and other charges outside of your allowance. Personal use only.
4.2 Essentials SIM
Includes speeds capped at 100Mbps, Data Gifting and Stay Connected Data
4.3 Stay Connected Data
If you have a capped data allowance (i.e. not an unlimited data plan) once you have used up your monthly data allowance your speed will be capped at 0.5Mbps. You will regain access to our fastest speeds upon (1) renewal of your monthly plan allowance, (2) by buying one of our data add-ons, or (3) If you are gifted data by someone else in your family account. Once the data add-on or gifted data runs out, you will return to the capped speed until your monthly plan allowance has renewed. Not available with No Frills plans.
4.4 Data Gifting
Account holder only can gift between pay monthly plans on the same account in increments of 500MB. Unlimited data plans can gift up to 100GB. Data usage on an unlimited data plan will be deducted from giftable allowance. No gifting to/from Smart Watches, 4G Home, 5G Home or 30-day 4G WiFi or 5G WiFi plans. Data not used in a month does not roll over, allowances are set back to zero at the start of each month. If you are outside your price plans standard countries when your monthly allowances refresh on your bill date the main account holder will not be able to gift data until you return to the UK/EU. Data can only be used in accordance with the plan terms applicable to the receiving line.
5. Broadband Extras
Plusnet Safeguard
Included with all of our broadband packages, Plusnet Safeguard filters inappropriate web content for your household. Further information can be found here.
Plusnet Protect powered by Norton™
Our security package protects you from online threats. Charges apply for Unlimited Fibre broadband customers. Further information can be found here.
Software Support for Plusnet's Broadband Devices
For further information on Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI), software support and how to report software vulnerabilities please refer to Software Support and Reporting Security Issues.
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Once your broadband and line rental are activated you will be issued claim information via email. Follow the instructions in this email to be issued with your Plusnet Reward Card. You must submit your claim within two months of the email being issued. The card must be activated within three months of it being issued.
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