Compare broadband deals in Edinburgh
Broadband deals in Edinburgh
Scotland’s historic capital is known for its striking architecture, world-famous festivals and vibrant student population. But Edinburgh isn’t just rich in culture – it’s also well-connected when it comes to broadband. Whether you’re living in the city centre or in surrounding areas like Leith, Portobello or Corstorphine, there’s a wide range of broadband deals to choose from.
Many addresses across Edinburgh now benefit from excellent broadband infrastructure, including excellent access to full fibre services. With a strong mix of major national providers and smaller, high-speed specialists, residents can easily compare prices, speeds and features to find the best broadband deal for their needs.
What broadband can I get in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh benefits from excellent broadband coverage, with the vast majority of homes and businesses having access to high-performance connections. According to ThinkBroadband:
- 99.1% of premises can access superfast broadband (≥ 30 Mbps)
- 95.9% are gigabit-capable (via cable or full fibre)
- The average download speed has increased from 47Mbps to 210Mbps in the last five years
These figures highlight a well‑developed digital infrastructure, ideal for streaming, remote working and online gaming.
Broadband availability by postcode
However, coverage and speeds can vary between different parts of the city. Here’s a look at Edinburgh's four largest postcode areas:
- EH1 and EH2 (City Centre – Old Town, New Town) Offers near-universal full-fibre and gigabit-capable coverage. Residents can commonly access 300–900 Mbps, with many able to reach 1 Gbps via cable or FTTP.
- EH3 ( New Town, Stockbridge) Full‑fibre availability remains very high, with most addresses eligible for 300–900 Mbps speeds. Some older properties may still rely on superfast FTTC, so a precise postcode check is advised.
- EH4 (Craigleith, Cramond) This area has strong full‑fibre coverage and is well served by cable networks, offering speeds ranging from 300 Mbps to 900 Mbps or higher, depending on the provider.
- EH6 (Leith, Newhaven) A mix of FTTP and FTTC-connected areas. Many streets enjoy 300–600 Mbps, though availability can vary.
Why postcode precision matters
Even within a single EH postcode, full-fibre availability may differ drastically between streets or properties. Factors like building type, provider rollout, and local infrastructure all influence what's available.
The most reliable way to determine your options is to use our postcode checker for the most accurate and up-to-date provider deals.
Can you get full fibre in Edinburgh?
As of 2025, around 96% of premises in Edinburgh have access to ultrafast broadband (speeds over 100 Mbps). Not bad when you compare it to the UK average of 87%.
Which broadband providers are in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh has a good choice of major and alternative broadband providers, keeping competition and coverage strong across the city.
Virgin Media
Virgin Media offers some of the fastest broadband speeds in Edinburgh, with packages reaching up to 1Gbps thanks to its own cable network. And with its huge pay-TV offerings, which include endless boxsets, movies and sports channels, it’s a great choice for those looking for more than just broadband.
Sky
This household name in broadband, TV, and entertainment, offers a range of fibre packages through the Openreach network. Customers in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, offering competitive pricing and high-speed fibre packages. 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, it’s a great no-thrills option for anyone looking for a good, reliable broadband service. There aren’t all the extra bundle phone or TV options that some of the other big providers offer, but not everyone is looking for these too.
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
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 Edinburgh.
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 available to about 25% of Edinburgh, mainly in central and Leith areas.
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 in Edinburgh and is currently available to about 40% of the district, mainly in the areas outside the city centre.
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 which is available to about 40% of Edinburgh.
Ready to switch broadband in Edinburgh?
With some of the best full fibre availability in the UK, for those living in Edinburgh there’s never been a better time to review your broadband options.
Switching is quick and easy, just enter your postcode to view and compare the latest broadband deals available at your address.
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