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Does Norwich have full fibre internet?

Norwich has a number of different full fibre broadband services in the city, many of which offer download speeds of up to 1Gbps. Openreach's full fibre network is widely available across the city, and likely provides the majority of full fibre connections.

There are a few notable alternative full fibre networks operating in Norwich. But since their networks are much newer and less established than Openreach, their coverage is slightly more limited to north western parts of Norwich.

Norwich also enjoys extensive coverage from the ultrafast Virgin Media network. While this is not technically full fibre, it offers a similar choice of broadband speeds as full fibre.

Guide: all you need to know about full fibre

What's the fastest broadband speed in Norwich?

Provided you can get full fibre or Virgin Media broadband, the fastest speed you will likely find in Norwich is about 1Gbps. This is around 12 times faster than the national average, since many people still use slower part-fibre broadband packages.

Several factors contribute to the exact speed you receive at your property, such as the type of broadband available in your area or how much copper cabling is still used for your connection.

A part-fibre connection that still uses copper cables will not only max out at around 70Mbps, but it will be a slightly less reliable connection. It may also become slower if you live further away from your street cabinet than others. However, full fibre removes all of the slowdown and provides a fully consistent connection.

It's a good idea to use Uswitch's speed test tool to find out what speed you currently get, as well as how your connection compares to others nearby.

Our expert says

“If you're looking for a fast, reliable broadband connection in Norwich, you're in luck. You're highly likely to be able to get an ultrafast service of some kind, whether it be full fibre or from Virgin Media.

Those who can't get these types of broadband just yet won't be left behind though. Part-fibre, despite being an older connection type, is still enjoyed by millions of households without many issues. And almost all of Norwich will be able to get this at home.”

Max Beckett, Broadband Expert

Which broadband providers are in Norwich?

There is a wide range of providers delivering broadband in Norwich, from large household names to more specialised independent suppliers.

Whether you're a household of one or two just looking to connect on social media or a large household with many demanding, internet-hungry users, there will be a broadband deal to suit you.

Here are a few of the most popular broadband providers offering services in Norwich.

Sky

Sky Broadband is a great option for anyone looking for a full home entertainment package. In addition to broadband-only deals, it offers a wide range of phone, TV and mobile services.

It provides average speeds of up to 59Mbps across all regions of Norwich and up to 900Mbps in many areas too. It's also an ideal choice for families, thanks to its industry-leading range of kid-friendly content and parental control options.

Vodafone

Speed and reliability is a top priority for Vodafone, with the firm offering very fast full fibre broadband packages and additional backups in case its network goes down.

Almost all those signing up for Vodafone broadband deals can expect to see average speeds of 63Mbps, and most can also access Vodafone full fibre speeds of up to 900Mbps in Norwich too. Customers also benefit from the company's Ultimate Speed Guarantee, which gives you money back off your bill if speeds fail to reach a minimum standard.

Virgin Media

Virgin Media has been widely available across Norwich for a number of years, making it the first fully-established ultrafast provider in the city. Full fibre networks are now catching up to it, but it still has a great takeup across areas of the city where it is available.

The provider is also working on its own full fibre network, Nexfibre, which currently has limited availability south of Castle Gardens, dotted around Earlham, and in parts of Bowthorpe and Longwater. Just outside of the city, it also has coverage in Hethersett and Wymondham.

Altnet broadband providers in Norwich

'Altnets' are alternative broadband providers that offer independent full fibre services on their own network. There's slightly less coverage of these networks in Norwich than in some other cities, with most largely operating in north western parts of the city.

CityFibre: Good coverage in north western Norwich in areas like New Catton, Old Catton, Mile Cross and Hellesdon. Also some availability in western Norwich around Earlham.
Hyperoptic: Available in a small area south of Castle Gardens, and decent coverage near the Elham Road neighbourhood in Thorpe End.
4th Utility: Small pockets of coverage to the east of Castle Gardens.
OFNL: Availability dotted around the outskirts of Norwich in areas like New Rackheath, Buxton Road, Drayton, Easton, Cringleford Heights and northern Heathersett,