Compare broadband deals in Preston
Preston is a vibrant Lancashire city with plenty to offer – including excellent broadband options. Whether you're based in the city centre or surrounding areas like Fulwood, Penwortham or Bamber Bridge, there’s a range of broadband deals to choose from. From affordable packages for everyday use to ultrafast plans perfect for streaming, gaming or working from home, there's something to suit every household.
Across Preston and its neighbourhoods, a mix of broadband technologies are available. There is widespread superfast coverage and an expanding full fibre network. This gives residents the opportunity to access faster, more reliable connections and easily compare providers, speeds and prices to find the best deal for their needs.
What broadband can I get in Preston?
Preston residents across the main postcode areas are well served by a variety of broadband connections. Across the city, around 99.63% of premises can access superfast broadband (≥ 30 Mbps).
A postcode snapshot:
- PR1 (City Centre, Deepdale, Fishwick): Superfast access is universal, with full fibre available in the majority of homes and businesses through CityFibre (Lit and 4th Utility use this to deliver), Virgin Media and Openreach (the wholesaler who provides broadband to Sky, BT, Plusnet and NOW) networks.
- PR2 (Fulwood, Ingol, Ribbleton): Very high full fibre availability thanks to new network infrastructure in place from Virgin Media and Openreach.
- PR3 (Broughton, Goosnargh, Longridge): There’s still some way to go with full fibre rollouts here and only about 50% of homes in these rural parts can access ultrafast broadband.
- PR4 (Cottam, Woodplumpton, Clifton): Similar to PR3, this more rural postcode area has lower full fibre availability than premises closer into town.
Why postcode precision matters
Even within a single postcode, broadband availability can vary by street or building. Influenced by infrastructure rollout, provider presence and property type, not every household and business will have the same availability.
For the most accurate and up-to-date options at your address, using our postcode checker.
Can you get full fibre in Preston?
There’s certainly a very decent chance. As of 2025, 90.74% of premises in Preston have access to ultrafast broadband (speeds over 100 Mbps), these will either be through Virgin Media’s cabling, Openreach (the wholesaler for BT, Sky, Plusnet, NOW) or CityFibre (the wholesaler for 4th Utility or Lit) networks.
Which broadband providers are in Preston?
Preston 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 Preston, 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 Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston, 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 Preston.
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 Preston.
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 Preston and is currently available to about 20% 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.
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 Preston, mainly in the more central areas.
Ready to switch broadband in Preston?
With faster speeds, improved coverage and competitive deals now widely available across Preston, there’s never been a better time to switch broadband. Whether you’re looking to save money, upgrade to full fibre or simply get a more reliable connection, enter your postcode here to check what broadband is available at your address and start comparing the latest deals today.
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