Compare broadband deals in Cambridge
Broadband deals in Cambridge
Cambridge may be famed for its rich history, but it's also boasts some great, modern broadband options. Whether you're based in the city centre or surrounding areas like Cambourne, Bottisham or Great Shelford, most households will be able to access superfast internet speeds. A variety of broadband types are available throughout the Cambridge area, including rapidly expanding full fibre networks, through Virgin Media cabling, alternative network providers and new Openreach infrastructure.
What broadband can I get in Cambridge?
Cambridge residents have access to a pretty decent broadband infrastructure. Statistics from ThinkBroadband show that approximately 99% of premises have superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) options and 96% can access lightening fast gigabit speeds of up to 1000Mbps.
Postcode snapshot
- CB1 (City centre): Because of its protected, historical architecture, new infrastructure has been harder to build and full fibre is still lacking in a number of premises in CB1.
- CB2 (Trumpington): Extensive superfast coverage, with a large proportion of homes eligible for full-fibre connections or full fibre speeds through Virgin Media connections.
- CB3 (Eddington): Strong coverage with 90%+ full-fibre availability, delivering speeds from 300–900 Mbps, depending on the specific provider and building type.
- CB4 (Orchard Park, Milton): Expect good full fibre and gigabit-capable broadband, with speeds commonly reaching 900 Mbps to 1 Gbps across numerous providers.
Speeding up
Over the past four years, Cambridge has experienced a huge jump in average download speeds. Driven by ongoing rollouts of full fibre and Virgin Media cable upgrades, the latest data by ThinkBroadband shows an increase of 61Mbps to 251Mbps.
Why postcode-level accuracy matters
Although Cambridge enjoys strong city-wide connectivity, actual availability and speed can vary between streets and properties due to infrastructure rollout and local geography. For the most accurate picture of which providers and packages are available at your address, use our postcode checker.
Can you get full fibre in Cambridge?
There’s a good chance you can get full fibre in Cambridge as almost 96% of premises now have access to ultrafast broadband (speeds over 100 Mbps), these will either be through Virgin Media’s cabling or another full fibre network like Openreach or the alternative network, CityFibre (retailed by Lit and 4th Utility).
Which broadband providers are in Cambridge?
Cambridge has a good selection of broadband providers, giving residents access to a wide range of speeds, packages and pricing options.
Virgin Media
Virgin Media offers some of the fastest broadband speeds in Cambridge, with packages reaching up to 1Gbps thanks to its own cable network. It’s a popular choice for larger households or anyone needing consistent high-speed connectivity for streaming, gaming, or working from home. Virgin Media often bundles broadband with TV and phone services, making it ideal for customers looking for an all-in-one deal.
Sky
This household name in broadband, TV, and entertainment, offers a range of fibre packages through the Openreach network. Customers in Cambridge can expect reliable performance, flexible contract lengths, with the option to bundle with Sky’s TV services. Speeds range from standard fibre up to full fibre in many parts of the city, making it a solid all-rounder for most homes.
BT
BT is one of the UK’s biggest broadband providers and has widespread availability across Cambridge via the Openreach network. Known for reliability and extensive customer support, BT offers a variety of broadband packages including full fibre options with speeds up to 900Mbps. BT is also a good choice for customers who want added extras like BT Sport or enhanced parental controls.
Vodafone
Vodafone has become an increasingly popular choice for broadband in Cambridge, offering competitive pricing and high-speed fibre packages. It uses the Openreach network and, in some areas, CityFibre, which allows for even faster full fibre connections. Vodafone often includes discounts for existing mobile customers, making it a good choice if you're already using them for your phone plan.
Plusnet
Plusnet is a budget-friendly provider with a reputation for strong UK-based customer service. Operating on the Openreach network, Plusnet offers simple, straightforward broadband packages with no-frills pricing. While it doesn’t always offer the fastest speeds on the market, it's a dependable and cost-effective option for smaller households or light internet users in Cambridge.
NOW Broadband
NOW Broadband offers flexible broadband plans with no long-term contract, making it perfect for renters, students, or anyone wanting a shorter commitment. Powered by the Sky network, NOW provides standard and fibre packages at competitive rates.
Onestream
Slightly lesser-known than the others, but Onestream has been growing in popularity thanks to its low-cost full fibre deals. Using the Openreach network, Onestream offers fast broadband at affordable prices, making it a viable alternative to the big names. While extras may be more limited, it’s worth considering if you're looking for value-focused full fibre options in Cambridge.
This small, independent provider offers fast, flexible, affordable full fibre. With 30-day contract options and prices that start from £23, there's a lot to like about 4th Utility for those who have access. Their broadband comes through the CityFibre network which has really flourished in this area and is now available to about 80% of Cambridge.
Lit Fibre is everything you'd expect from an alternative network. It offers full fibre speeds of up to 1 gig – this will increase to 2.5Gb soon, too – that are all symmetrical (upload is just as fast as download). And unlike most of the bigger mainstream providers it gives a guarantee of no mid-contract price hikes. Like 4th Utility above, their broadband comes through the CityFibre network.
Even its slowest package has a very healthy average speed of 50Mbps. And despite being fast paced it also offers really good prices. Another big draw is that it also comes with a flexible rolling contract for those not looking to lock-in. You’ve just got to hope that your postcode falls under a Hyperoptic network, it’s currently only available to about 5% of the city.
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