UK Broadband Coverage Map: Check Your Area (2026)

UK broadband coverage in 2026 includes Openreach FTTP at 82% of premises, Virgin Media cable at 52%, and growing alt-net fibre from providers like Hyperoptic, CityFibre and Gigaclear. Gigabit-capable coverage exceeds 90% when combining all networks. Use a postcode checker to see exact availability at your address.

How to Check Coverage in Your Area

The most reliable way to check broadband coverage is using provider-specific postcode checkers. Openreach's checker shows FTTP, FTTC and ADSL availability for all providers using its network - including BT, Sky, Vodafone and Plusnet. Virgin Media has a separate checker for its cable network. Each alternative network provider (Hyperoptic, CityFibre, Gigaclear etc.) has its own tool. For a combined view, Ofcom's Connected Nations report provides area-level statistics. Thinkbroadband's coverage maps show detailed street-by-street data for all technologies. When checking, enter your full postcode and select your exact address - availability can differ between neighbouring houses, especially where fibre rollout is in progress. Coverage data updates regularly as Openreach connects around 50,000 new premises to FTTP each week across the UK.

FTTP Coverage by Network

Openreach is by far the largest UK fibre network, with FTTP reaching 82% of premises - approximately 24 million homes and businesses. Virgin Media's DOCSIS 3.1 cable covers around 52% of UK premises with gigabit-capable speeds up to 1,130 Mbps. CityFibre, the UK's third-largest digital infrastructure platform, has built FTTP to over 3 million premises across 60+ cities. Hyperoptic covers over 1 million premises in apartment buildings across 57 cities. Gigaclear specialises in rural areas with FTTP to over 400,000 premises. Other notable networks include Community Fibre in London, Fibrus in Northern Ireland, KCOM in Hull and East Yorkshire, Toob in Southampton and Wessex Internet in the South West. Each network operates independently, so your address may be covered by one, two or even three separate fibre providers depending on location.

Gigabit Coverage Across the UK

Gigabit-capable broadband - speeds of 1,000 Mbps or above - now covers over 90% of UK premises when combining all networks. This includes Openreach FTTP, Virgin Media cable, CityFibre and smaller alt-nets. The government's target is nationwide gigabit coverage by 2030, with at least 85% by 2025 already achieved. Urban areas lead with near-universal gigabit availability in cities like London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. Semi-rural areas benefit from Gigaclear, Wessex Internet, Voneus and other rural-focused providers. The hardest-to-reach 5-10% of premises rely on Project Gigabit funding, satellite (Starlink) or fixed wireless. Ofcom's Connected Nations report shows that download speeds above 100 Mbps are now available to over 95% of UK addresses from at least one provider.

Areas Still Waiting for Full Fibre

Despite 82% FTTP coverage, around 5 million UK premises still lack full fibre access. These are primarily rural properties in Scotland, Wales, northern England and the South West, plus some suburban estates where older infrastructure makes rollout expensive. The government's �5 billion Project Gigabit programme targets these areas, funding FTTP through contracts with Openreach, Gigaclear, Fibrus, Wessex Internet and others. For premises unlikely to receive FTTP before 2030, alternatives include 4G/5G home broadband from EE and Vodafone, satellite via Starlink at around �75/month, and fixed wireless from local providers. The Broadband Universal Service Obligation guarantees a legal right to at least 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload from BT or KCOM. Community broadband schemes and government voucher programmes also help connect isolated properties.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check broadband coverage at my address?

Enter your postcode into the Openreach checker for BT, Sky and Vodafone availability. Use Virgin Media's separate tool for cable coverage. Alternative providers like Hyperoptic and Gigaclear have their own checkers.

What percentage of the UK has full fibre?

Openreach FTTP covers 82% of UK premises as of March 2026. When adding CityFibre, Virgin Media cable and alt-net providers, over 90% of premises have access to gigabit-capable broadband.

Why can my neighbour get full fibre but I cannot?

FTTP rollout happens street by street and sometimes building by building. Your neighbour may be on a different cabinet, duct route or network boundary. Check again monthly as Openreach adds around 50,000 new premises weekly.

What if full fibre is not available at my address?

You can use FTTC part-fibre (36-80 Mbps), 4G/5G home broadband, or satellite. Under the USO, BT must provide at least 10 Mbps on request. Register interest with Openreach to be notified when FTTP arrives.

Related Guides

Broadband Availability Checker � Full Fibre vs Part Fibre � Project Gigabit Explained � Types of Broadband UK

Methodology & Sources

Information in this guide is sourced from Ofcom market reports, Openreach coverage data, ISPreview.co.uk, provider websites and independent broadband research from Point Topic and Thinkbroadband. Prices and availability are checked monthly. Speed data reflects advertised average speeds from provider Key Facts documents.