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Broadband Comparison in Exeter February 2025 - Uswitch

Broadband in Exeter

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Full fibre (or FTTP) broadband uses modern fibre-optic cables to deliver the fastest and most reliable connection - even at peak times.
Cable broadband uses a mix of fibre-optic and coaxial cables to deliver your internet. It’s mainly used by Virgin Media. While it’s not as fast or reliable as full fibre, the cables from the cabinet are better than copper.
Copper (or ADSL) broadband is the oldest and slowest type as it relies on older copper phone lines. The condition and length of the copper can affect your connection’s speed and reliability.
Mobile broadband uses a wireless 4G or 5G network. It’s a great option if you can’t get fixed-line broadband, or you live far from a telephone exchange and need faster speeds.
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  • Three
    Three: 5G BB Unlimited
    150
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £19.00
    a month
    until April 2025
    then price rises each April in contract by £2
    no setup cost
    24 month contract
    • Next working day delivery §
    More info
  • Ends soon
    Virgin Media
    Virgin Media M125 Ultrafast Fibre broadband only
    132
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £23.50
    a month
    until April 2025
    then price rises each April in contract by £3.50
    no setup cost
    18 month contract
    • £55 bill credit
    More info
  • Vodafone
    Vodafone Full Fibre 150
    150
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £25.00
    a month
    until April 2025
    then price rises each April in contract by £3
    no setup cost
    24 month contract
    • £85 voucher
    More info
  • Ends soon
    Virgin Media
    Virgin Media M500 Ultrafast Fibre broadband only
    516
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £33.00
    a month
    until April 2025
    then price rises each April in contract by £3.50
    no setup cost
    18 month contract
    • £95 bill credit
    More info
  • Vodafone
    Vodafone Full Fibre 500
    500
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £30.00
    a month
    until April 2025
    then price rises each April in contract by £3
    no setup cost
    24 month contract
    • £40 voucher
    More info
  • Ends soon
    Virgin Media
    Virgin Media Gig1 Fibre broadband only
    1000
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £39.00
    a month
    until April 2025
    then price rises each April in contract by £3.50
    no setup cost
    18 month contract
    • £95 bill credit
    More info
  • Ends soon
    Virgin Media
    Virgin Media M350 Ultrafast Fibre broadband only
    362
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £27.00
    a month
    until April 2025
    then price rises each April in contract by £3.50
    no setup cost
    18 month contract
    • £25 bill credit
    More info
  • Vodafone
    Vodafone Full Fibre 910
    910
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £36.00
    a month
    until April 2025
    then price rises each April in contract by £3
    no setup cost
    24 month contract
    • £60 voucher
    More info
  • Sky
    Sky Full Fibre 150
    150
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £28.00
    a month
    price may rise during contract
    no setup cost
    24 month contract
    • £50 voucher
    • Most Popular Broadband Provider
    More info
  • Exclusive
    Sky
    Sky Full Fibre 500
    500
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £32.00
    a month
    price may rise during contract
    no setup cost
    24 month contract
    • £85 voucher
    • Most Popular Broadband Provider
    More info
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* Average speeds are based on the download speed available to at least 50% of customers with this product during peak time (8 to 10pm). Your actual speeds depend on factors like your connection type, area, time of day and distance from the telephone exchange.

Deals are subject to local availability and may not be available to existing customers. You can confirm availability and estimated speeds for your property on the provider’s website - this may be different to what we show.

§ Order before 8pm for next working day delivery. To find out more about delivery times, please check the provider site for more details.

Some providers may increase monthly costs each year during your contract, in line with the retail or consumer price index. Check their terms before signing up.

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Is full fibre available in Exeter?

Exeter has a decent range of full fibre options across the city, but it lacks the choice of alternative full fibre providers that other cities have.

Openreach is by far the most widely available full fibre network in Exeter, supplying broadband deals from the likes of BT, Sky, Vodafone, Plusnet, NOW Broadband and many more brands. It has widespread coverage across most of the city, except for some of the more suburban areas in the south of the city.

A full fibre connection requires a fibre cable to be able to reach every individual home on any given street, so there will likely be quite a few properties in Exeter that can't quite get it yet. But Openreach is working quickly to convert its well-established part-fibre network into a full fibre one over the next couple of years.

What's the fastest Wi-Fi in Exeter?

Like most UK cities, the exact speed you can achieve for Wi-Fi in Exeter will depend on where you live, and the quality of services can vary from place to place.

However, the fastest speeds in the city will likely be supplied by either a full fibre connection or Virgin Media's cable broadband. If either connection type is available to your home, you can likely get speeds up to 1Gbps (1000Mbps), which can be up to 12 times faster than the maximum part-fibre speed. This speed may be unnecessary for most homes though, as it's quite rare to need this much bandwidth for normal household usage.

To see what speed you're currently receiving and how this compares to properties near you, check out our internet speed test to see if you could be getting faster performance.

Guide: What broadband speed do I need?

Which broadband providers are in Exeter?

All of the UK's major broadband providers offer services in Exeter, while there are also a wide range of smaller, independent firms to choose from. Here are some of the most popular options.

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BT

The UK's largest broadband provider, BT, offers a choice of part-fibre services, as well as even faster full fibre offerings. In addition to this, the firm provides home phone packages and TV services, including TNT Sports which broadcasts Premier League, Europa League and Champions League football.

You can also enjoy a range of extras, including free cloud storage, antivirus software for up to 15 devices and access to millions of Wi-Fi spots up and down the UK.

Virgin Media

Virgin Media offers some of the fastest widely available broadband speeds in the UK, with basic packages starting at speeds of 100Mbps, going all the way up to 1100Mbps for the firm's top-of-the-line bundle, which also includes a full range of TV and phone services.

Sky

Another of the UK's biggest broadband firms, Sky offers broadband-only, broadband and phone, and TV services, with customers able to choose from standard and fast fibre packages.

It's also ideal for families, as it comes with a range of parental controls and Wi-Fi management options to help keep track of kids' time online.

Plusnet

Plusnet is a great option for people who want simple broadband at a great price.

With a range of easy-to-understand internet and phone offerings for both standard and fibre broadband, the firm is backed up by its award-winning UK-based customer service.

NOW Broadband

NOW Broadband also offers an easy way to get online for a decent price. It's a great option for people who need stability because it only currently offers standard 24-month contracts.

Alternative broadband providers in Exeter

Unlike many other major cities, Exeter doesn't have any coverage from the alternative network CityFibre. This means it lacks availability from a lot of smaller full fibre providers that use its three million-strong nationwide broadband network.

Exeter has good coverage from Openreach already, but so do other cities that enjoy CityFibre broadband packages too. However, there is some availability from other smaller altnets:

  • 4th Utility: Small amount of coverage in Exeter Central and near Flowerpots Weir.
  • Hyperoptic: Some coverage in Exeter Central & near Chudleigh Road.
  • FibreNest: Available in Persimmon Homes near Blackhose and neighbouring Cranbrook.
  • Jurassic Fibre: Availability in eastern Exeter, covering the Exeter Business Park, Sowton Industrial Estate and nearby towns Clyst Honton, Clyst St. Mary, Clyst St. George and Ebford.
  • OFNL: Spots in Exeter Central and then in northeastern Exeter near Monkerton, Pinhoe, West Clyst and Cranbrook.
Guide: Altnet broadband providers explained
Our broadband expert says

“Like most big UK cities, Exeter has a very good choice of full fibre broadband deals from Openreach providers. Almost all built-up areas in the city have strong fibre-to-the-premises coverage from this network.


However, there seem to be fewer properties with access to alternative full fibre providers and good 5G broadband speeds than in other cities. The lack of CityFibre availability is unfortunate for the size that Exeter is.”

Max Beckett author headshotMax Beckett, Broadband Expert

Can I get 5G broadband in Exeter?

To enjoy a good 5G broadband connection, you'll need to make sure you can get a strong indoor connection. That's because your router will be sat inside your home, and 5G signal can sometimes be limited by surrounding buildings or walls.

  • EE: Great indoor coverage in central Exeter, only outdoor signal in eastern Exeter like Polsloe and further south.
  • Three: Good indoor coverage in central Exeter, north east of the city in St Sidwells and in parts of the south east.
  • O2: No 5G in Exeter.
  • Vodafone: No 5G in Exeter.
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How to find the best broadband deals in in Exeter

There's a range of great broadband deals on offer in Exeter that should suit every home, from those who own just a single PC to busy households with a multitude of Wi-Fi-enabled gadgets.

There are packages available for broadband-only services, as well as bundles that include home phone, TV and even mobile phone services all under the same contract.

You can likely find deals for both part-fibre, ultrafast full fibre and Virgin Media broadband. However, it's important you sign up for an option that's well-suited to your expected usage.

For instance, if you're only going to be browsing the web, checking social media, and using the occasional standard-definition streaming service, a part-fibre connection should be adequate. However if you have many users and want to frequently stream in 4K or play high-quality online games, an ultrafast connection above 100Mbps may be better.

While Exeter is well-covered with full fibre, the speed and availability of services may vary depending on where in the city you live. Therefore, it pays to use our postcode checker to see all the options available for your address and what speeds you can expect.

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