Compare broadband deals in Leicester
## Broadband deals in Leicester
This vibrant city is well known for its rich history and diverse population, but did you it is also a great place for fast broadband? Whether you need an affordable package for everyday browsing or a fast, reliable connection for streaming and working from home, there are plenty of options available for households in Leicester and nearby areas like Loughborough, Wigston, and Oadby.
Most homes in the city benefit from strong full fibre coverage and a growing number of broadband providers. This gives residents a better choice of prices, speeds, and features to find a package that suits their needs.
What broadband can I get in Leicester?
Leicester residents across the most populated postcode areas benefit from a really brilliantly connected broadband infrastructure. In the city overall, over 99.5% of premises enjoy superfast connections (30 Mbps+) and 96.7% can access ultrafast gigabit‑capable networks.
A quick snapshot:
- LE1 (central Leicester): almost universal full-fibre availability, with superfast and ultrafast speeds standard and multiple providers through Openreach, Virgin Media cable and CityFibre infrastructure.
- LE2 (Oadby, Aylestone): similarly strong coverage, with over 95%+ access to full‑fibre and consistent gigabit-capable services.
- LE3 (Braunstone, Forest East): comparable speeds – superfast access for nearly all homes, full-fibre for around 90%, with ultrafast reaching up to 960 Mbps in cable-ready zones.
- LE4 (Thurmaston, Birstall): among the widest fibre roll-outs, with high uptake of CityFibre networks, alongside Openreach FTTP and cable options en.wikipedia.orglabs.thinkbroadband.com.
Why postcode matters
Even within a single LE postcode, full-fibre availability can vary significantly between streets or buildings. Factors like property type, provider rollout and existing infrastructure all affect what’s on offer.
For the most accurate view of your broadband options in Leicester, the best way to see what broadband in available to you is by using our postcode checker.
Can you get full fibre in Leicester?
As of 2025, around 96% of homes and businesses in Leicester have access to ultrafast broadband, with speeds exceeding 100 Mbps now common across the city. Ongoing investment in digital infrastructure has brought full fibre (FTTP) to many neighbourhoods, with rollout continuing to expand. Even if full fibre isn’t yet available at your property, it’s likely to reach your area soon.
Which broadband providers are in Leicester?
Ranging from all the mainstream names to a bunch of smaller, alternative network providers –Leicester benefits from a broad range of broadband brands.
Virgin Media
Virgin Media offers some of the fastest broadband speeds in Leicester, 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 Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester, 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, 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 Leicester.
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 Leicester.
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 5% of Leicesters, mainly in the more central West End district of the city.
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 mainly through the CityFibre network in Leicester and is currently available to about 80% of the district.
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 80% of Leicester.
Ready to switch broadband in Leicester?
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