Get it fitted / Wi-Fi and Ethernet for streaming
How much does it cost to have Ethernet or better Wi-Fi installed?
A wired Ethernet point usually costs £40 to £100 fitted, about £70 on average; wiring a whole home network is often £150 to £200.
What it costs
| Job | Typical UK price |
|---|---|
| One Ethernet data point | £40 to £100 |
| A double data point | £75 to £140 |
| A whole home network | £150 to £200 |
Ranges from published UK cost guides: Checkatrade, Cat6 cable installation cost (1st May 2024). They’re a guide, not a quote.
What’s usually included
- A wired point by the TV, or setting up a mesh Wi-Fi kit
- Testing speeds in each room
- Connecting the TV, box or console
What changes the price
- How far from the router
- Hiding cable in walls or under floors
- Whether you've already bought a mesh kit
Before you book anyone, check
- A speed test before and after
- Whether hiding cable is included
- Insurance
A mesh Wi-Fi kit is easy to set up yourself and fixes most buffering; a wired point is the most reliable for 4K and gaming.
How Tely finds you a fitter
- Tell us the jobYour postcode, what you need and when. It takes a minute.
- One checked fitter gets in touchWe pass it to one local fitter we’ve checked for insurance and a real business, never a list of five.
- Agree the price with themThey quote before doing anything. You pay them directly; Tely takes nothing from you.
Find a fitter for Wi-Fi and Ethernet for streaming
Tell us your postcode and what you need. We'll email you to confirm, then pass it to one checked local fitter.
- Free to ask. No obligation.
- Goes to one checked fitter, not five.
- You agree the price with them before any work.
Questions
- What speed do I need to stream?
- Freely needs at least 10Mbps. 4K streaming needs about 15 to 25Mbps per TV. A wired connection gives the TV the full speed of your line.
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