Compare broadband deals in Nottingham
Broadband deals in Nottingham
It may be a city steeped in history, but it’s also a great place to find some of the best broadband advancements in the UK. Whether you live in the city centre or nearby areas like West Bridgford, Beeston, or Arnold, there are now plenty of full fibre internet options available. From budget-friendly plans for everyday use to high-speed packages ideal for streaming, gaming or remote work.
Across the Nottingham area, residents can choose from a good range of gigabit-capable broadband technology. This allows more homes than ever to enjoy faster, more reliable connections, while giving you the flexibility to compare providers, speeds and prices to find the best deals.
What broadband can I get in Nottingham?
Nottingham residents across the four key postcode areas – NG1, NG2, NG3 and NG11 – have access to a range of excellent broadband. Across the city, the average download speed has surged from around 90 Mbps in late 2019 to approximately 223 Mbps, reflecting the major upgrades to full fibre and cable networks.
Postcode snapshot
- NG1 (City Centre): Nearly universal access to superfast broadband (≥ 30 Mbps), with widespread FTTP availability and gigabit-capable services via fibre and cable.
- NG2 (The Meadows, West Bridgford): Excellent superfast coverage and expanding full fibre rollouts, supported by Openreach and smaller regional alternative network providers.
- NG3 (Newton, Grantham): Strong broadband connectivity with superfast and growing full fibre availability, with ultrafast options increasingly accessible.
- NG11 (Clifton, Gotham): Consistent superfast and full fibre now live in many areas.
A city of growth
Between 2019 and 2025, Nottingham has seen a remarkable jump in average download speeds – rising from approximately 52Mbps to 220Mbps thanks to widespread full fibre rollouts and DOCSIS Virgin Media cable upgrades.
Why postcode matters
Even within the same NG postcode, availability and speed can vary between streets and properties due to differences in infrastructure rollouts, building types, and provider presence. For the most accurate and up-to-date options at your address in Notthingham, using our postcode checker.
Can you get full fibre in Nottingham?
There’s certainly an excellent chance. As of 2025, around 95% of premises in Nottingham 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 even one of the smaller alternative networks with their own infrastructure.
Which broadband providers are in Nottingham?
Nottingham has a strong 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 Nottingham, 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham, offering competitive pricing and high-speed fibre packages through the Openreach network. 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 Nottingham.
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 Nottingham.
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 currently has very limited availability in Nottingham – about 10%, mainly in city centre – but it’s likely that this will be increasing.
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 Nottingham and is currently available to about 20% – mainly north west – of the city.
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 20% of Nottingham.
Ready to switch broadband in Nottingham?
With faster speeds, better coverage, and more competitive deals now available across Nottingham, it’s a great time to switch your broadband. Whether you want to cut costs, upgrade to full fibre, or enjoy a more reliable connection, simply enter your postcode to see what’s available at your address and compare the latest broadband deals today.
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