Broadband in London

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Does London have fast broadband?

Most London areas can access faster broadband speeds than the UK average. Many full fibre providers are supplying ultrafast, ultra-reliable connections in the capital city.

However, some purpose-built flats may not be able to get full fibre yet, as providers would need to fix the wiring in the building before installing it.

Learn more with our guide to full fibre.

How expensive is broadband in London?

Broadband in London is quite reasonably priced. Faster broadband deals can come with higher prices, but London also has a range of alternative providers in the city.

These providers, also called ‘altnets’, often offer very fast broadband for quite low prices. So make sure to check if your address is covered by them.

Read more on our guide to broadband altnets.

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What broadband can I get in London?

London offers a wide range of broadband packages and speeds, from budget-friendly deals for casual users to lightning-quick gaming and streaming services for large households with multiple devices.

Whatever you want to use your internet connection for, there's sure to be a broadband deal that meets your needs.

Is fibre broadband available in London?

Yes - both part-fibre and full fibre broadband are widely available across London.

Part-fibre (offering up to 70Mbps average broadband speed) is already available nationwide, and according to our 2024 fibre broadband statistics, full fibre (which can provide over 1000Mbps) coverage is now at 68%. This is rapidly growing month by month, though.

Our best internet providers in London

London residents have access to a wide range of internet providers, and coverage of ultrafast full fibre is a lot higher in the capital city than most other areas of the UK.

Here are some of the best providers you'll find when comparing London broadband deals in your area.

BT

The UK's largest provider of broadband services, BT offers a range of deals with average speeds of up to 74Mbps widely available across the country, and ultrafast offers over 100Mbps to over half of the country.

Users can also take advantage of various add-ons and features, including the firm's powerful Smart Hub Wi-Fi router and the optional BT Halo Wi-Fi guarantee, guaranteeing good wireless coverage throughout your home.

Virgin Media

Ultrafast cable broadband provider Virgin Media is widely available across London, offering speeds up to 1.1Gbps (1100Mbps) to almost all areas of the city.

Virgin's growing full fibre network, Nexfibre, also has some availability in South London, namely Catford and Sydenham. The provider's plan is to roll this type of broadband out in areas that aren't currently covered by Virgin Media's nationwide cable broadband network.

Sky

A perfect choice for those who watch a lot of pay-TV, Sky offers a wide range of broadband, phone, TV, and mobile deals, so you can mix and match what you get to your exact requirements.

It offers superfast packages up to 59Mbps and ultrafast deals all the way up to 900Mbps, depending on the availability in your area. But also, you can access a huge range of entertainment, film and sports packages on offer, thanks to its Sky TV bundles.

Plusnet

One of the UK's best-value large broadband providers, Plusnet is also notable for its UK-based customer service quality. In our latest Uswitch Telecoms Awards, the provider won both Best Provider for Customer Service and Broadband Provider of the Year.

Plusnet offers both part-fibre and full fibre broadband through the Openreach network, with average speeds up to 900Mbps for those who can access fibre-to-the-premises broadband.

Vodafone

Vodafone supplies a wide range of broadband speeds and offers comprehensive Pro broadband packages stocked with internet backups and enticing add-ons.

It uses the Openreach network for its low-cost superfast packages up to 67Mbps and CityFibre's full fibre network to deliver ultrafast speeds up to 900Mbps.

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Altnet broadband providers in London

London is host to many smaller full fibre broadband providers that offer ultrafast internet speeds for very competitive prices. Many of these brands also commit to no mid-contract price rises, which is unlike most of the large UK broadband providers.

Community Fibre

South England alternative provider Community Fibre is available to over one million properties in London. It offers full fibre-only deals for very reasonable monthly prices, often at a lower cost than many older, slower connections.

Those who can get Community Fibre often sing its praises - in fact, it won 'Alternative Provider of the Year' in the 2024 Uswitch Telecoms Awards. It also has a 4.6 / 5 rating on Trustpilot from over 50,000 reviews (as of February 2025), which is a far better score than the biggest UK providers.

Community Fibre's coverage is very evenly spread across the Greater London area, and no particular region of the city benefits more from its services than another.

However, it currently lacks adequate broadband coverage on the outskirts of the city near the M25, and in the following London areas:

Ealing
Wimbledon (west)
Beckenham
Sidcup
Knightsbridge and South Kensington
Highgate, Crouch End and Muswell Hill

Hyperoptic

Full fibre supplier Hyperoptic is another alternative broadband provider available across London. It supplies ultrafast broadband to hundreds of thousands of homes, mainly focusing on apartments and flat blocks.

Similarly to Community Fibre, the faster speeds it offers do not mean higher prices. If you choose one of its longer contract options, you'd end up paying a similar monthly fee to some deals that are far slower. Plus, the provider has committed to no mid-contract price increases throughout your whole contract term.

Hyperoptic broadband is usually found in more central areas of the London than Community Fibre due to its main purpose of connecting flat buildings. As a result, it's mostly available in homes within TFL Zones 1 and 2 of the city, with availability more limited in outer areas.

Gigaclear

Mostly available across southern England, Gigaclear is another independent full fibre provider that offers reliable, ultrafast internet for very reasonable prices. While it doesn't fix its in-contract prices like other altnet providers, its pricing is still much more favourable compared to slower deals from most of the bigger providers.

Most of Gigaclear's coverage is outside of Greater London, but it has good availability in the northeastern areas of the city near the M25, namely in Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill, and Loughton.

4th Utility

Full fibre provider 4th Utility offers broadband services both via CityFibre and its own independent network. However, since CityFibre doesn't have coverage in London, it is primarily available with its own network in the capital city.

Similarly to Hyperoptic, 4th Utility's network mainly connects flat blocks, which means its coverage is less widespread across the city as it focuses on multiple properties within one building. This means it's available in areas all over Greater London, with a number of connected buildings in the north, south, east and west of the city.

However, 4th Utility does have a particularly high concentration of coverage in Woolwich and the Barbican.

Hey Broadband

Alternative provider Hey Broadband is available via F&W Networks, which also hosts broadband providers such as Link Broadband, Octaplus and Gigabit Networks.

Although it doesn't have widespread full fibre coverage across London, it has very high availability in the West London areas of Ealing, Southall, Greenford, and Alperton, in particular.

So far, this is the only area of London that can access Hey Broadband. But if you live here, it's quite likely you'll be able to enjoy fast, reliable full fibre internet.

More alternative providers in London

Across the capital city, you can also find broadband coverage from the following brands:

Full Fibre Ltd

Available in the Havering & Essex border areas of Collier Row, Harold Wood and Harold Hill.

G.Network

Strong coverage in Central London, West London and in parts of South West London in Brixton and Streatham Hill.

ITS Technology

Available in Woolwich, Hackney Wick and Stratford, and West London in Fulham, Brook Green and Park Royal.

Open Fibre Networks

Limited availability in small areas all over the city, but stronger coverage in Camden Town and Hackney Wick.

Swish Fibre

Availability in the Borough of Camden near the Regent's Park, and just west of the M25 in Gerrards Cross.

YouFibre

Some coverage in South Ockendon and Aveley, and just north of the M25 in Waltham Cross and Cheshunt.

Guide: Altnet broadband providers explained

Is CityFibre in London?

Unlike many other UK cities, London has very limited CityFibre coverage. CityFibre is the UK's largest alternative broadband network, connecting over three million homes across the country. But as there is already a lot of full fibre in London, it has so far focused on connecting other UK cities.

This means that any provider that uses CityFibre's full fibre network will not be available in London. Vodafone and TalkTalk share their full fibre services between CityFibre and Openreach, though, so you should still see full fibre deals from those providers on the Openreach FTTP network.

How do I find the right broadband provider in London?

When choosing a broadband provider in London, there are a range of factors to consider.

Our latest broadband statistics showed that people in the London borough of Sutton are paying the least for their broadband on average in the UK, at £24.83 per month. This is 8% below the nation's average of £26.90. However, other parts of London (East Grinstead, Walton-on-Thames) appear to have some of the highest costs at £28.85 and £28.71, respectiely.

But price is only one factor. You should also consider what speed you'll need to for everyone at home to use the internet smoothly. Usually, the more people in your home, the more internet is being used at any given time. A household with four or more people would likely need at least 50Mbps average speeds, but internet use can quickly go up if there are any gamers or people who stream TV in 4K quality.

It's also important to consider what additional Wi-Fi options are available (such as extenders) to ensure you can get a connection anywhere in your home.

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Can I get 5G broadband in London?

London has good 5G coverage in most areas, which you have likely noticed on your phone while using mobile data around the city.

It means that it's likely you could get 5G broadband at your home if you live in London, but keep in mind that signal strength could be quite different to when you're using your handset. When looking for 5G broadband, you need to make sure your chosen network has a good indoor 5G signal where you live. Otherwise, the signal may be blocked by surrounding buildings.

You'll also have to plug your 5G router into a wall socket in your home, which means you need to find an optimal place in your property that has a good 5G signal inside.

Here's a quick rundown of the 5G signal strength in London for each of the main mobile networks:

EE

EE reportedly has great indoor 5G signal in most areas of London. There are various small pockets where signal is only good enough outdoors (and some places where it isn't available), but the majority of homes should be able to enjoy reliable 5G indoors.

Vodafone

Vodafone also shows very strong indoor 5G coverage in most areas of London.

However, coverage may be slightly limited in outer areas like Richmond, Sunbury, Ruislip, Epping, Sidcup and Keston.

O2

O2 also boasts wide 5G coverage across London, but unlike EE and Vodafone it doesn't specify which areas have good indoor 5G connection. So it's harder to tell which areas of the city would be optimal for 5G broadband under O2.

Three

Three's indoor 5G signal appears a lot patchier compared to the likes of EE and Vodafone. While it has a good outdoor 5G signal across the whole city, areas that seem to benefit the most from indoor 5G include Lambeth, Southwark, Camden and Hammersmith.

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Our broadband expert says

“For some time, London has had better access to faster speeds of up to 1Gbps than other areas of the country, but there are certain areas of the city that struggle to keep up.

There are full fibre-specific providers that are only available in London like Community Fibre, which connects over a million London properties. But there are also a number of older residential blocks where flats can't even get speeds above 10Mbps because of how they are wired internally.

So while most of London can already enjoy ultrafast speeds, some properties can still only achieve the most basic speeds.”

Max Beckett, Broadband Expert

What is the fastest broadband in London?

There are a range of speeds on offer for people living in London. The fastest widely available speeds are from Virgin Media, which offers packages of up to 1.1Gbps through its dedicated cable network.

Elsewhere, most providers offer packages with different speeds, with most companies allowing customers to choose average speeds of around 67Mbps, 36Mbps or 11Mbps.

However, coverage may vary throughout London's boroughs, so it pays to check what's available to your home. Our postcode checker can show you all the options available for your address and expected speeds.

How can I get the fastest broadband available in London?

According to our recent broadband statistics, London has the fastest average broadband speed of any region in the UK, at 149Mbps.

This said, you might not be guaranteed the fastest internet available in London because that largely depends on where you live and what types of broadband can actually reach your home.

Check your address with our broadband postcode checker and sort the results by 'Speed (high to low)' to find out the fastest Uswitch broadband deals available in your area.

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How to improve slow broadband in London

If you're living in London and struggling with slow broadband, there are a few things you can do to improve your internet speed.

1. Check if you have a connection issue

Test your current broadband speed and compare the result you get with the internet package you have with your provider. If your speed is noticeably lower than hat you're paying for, there might be a Wi-Fi connection issue at home or with your provider.

Read our guide to fixing slow broadband to see if you can fix the issue yourself. It might be down to your router placement, a dodgy cable or weak Wi-Fi signal strength in a particular room in your home.

2. Search for better broadband speeds in your area

If you've been on the same broadband package for more than a couple of years, it's definitely worth checking for what else is available where you live. You'll likely be out of contract and potentially overpaying for sub-standard internet.

Fast, reliable broadband is more available in London than in most other parts of the UK, so it's quite likely that you'll be able to upgrade your internet connection. Plus, given many providers increase customers' monthly prices once per year, there's a good chance you could make a significant saving on a better broadband deal.

According to our recent broadband statistics, the three UK councils with the smallest broadband speed divide between the fastest and slowest options are all within London. 1st place is Lambeth, 2nd is Hackney and 3rd is Wandsworth. So you may be well-positioned to find a faster deal if you're struggling with your current speed.