Compare broadband deals in Southampton
Broadband deals in Southampton
Residents of Southampton and surrounding areas such as Bitterne, Shirley, and Portswood can choose from a wide range of broadband deals to suit different needs and budgets. Whether you're after a low-cost package for everyday use or a high-speed connection for remote work, streaming, or gaming, there are plenty of options available across this dynamic coastal city.
A variety of broadband types are available throughout the Southampton area, including excellent full fibre availability. This means most homes have access to multiple providers and speed options, giving you the flexibility to compare and choose the best broadband deal for your household.
What broadband can I get in Southampton?
Southampton residents across the four major postcode areas – SO14, SO15, SO16, SO17 – enjoy brilliant broadband access thanks to strong superfast and full-fibre coverage. Nearly 99% of properties can access superfast broadband (30 Mbps+), with over 96% now capable of ultrafast full-fibre connections according to the latest ThinkBroadband data.
Postcode snapshot
- SO14 (City Centre): Virtually universal access to superfast and gigabit-capable broadband.
- SO15 (Shirley, Polygon): Widespread full-fibre availability and strong superfast coverage mean many homes can opt for top-speed packages.
- SO16 (Basett, Redbridge): Strong broadband infrastructure delivers consistent superfast across the area and growing full fibre options.
- SO17 (Portswood, Highfield): Excellent access to full fibre and ultrafast connections alongside widespread superfast services.
Why postcode accuracy matters
Despite the strong city-wide picture, availability can still vary street by street due to infrastructure rollout and building type differences. To see exactly what speeds and providers are available at your address, use our postcode checker – that way, you can find the most accurate, up-to-date broadband deals in Southampton.
Can you get full fibre in Southampton?
There’s certainly a very good chance. As of 2025, around 96% of premises in Southampton 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 (toob is the main player) with their own infrastructure.
Which broadband providers are in Southampton?
Southampton has a great 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 Southampton, 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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton, 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 Southampton.
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 Southampton.
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 quite a limited availability in Southampton (around 10%, mainly in the city centre) – but it looks to be increasing.
toob – yes, this brand is spelt with a small 't' – started up as a ultrafast broadband business in 2017, mainly in the Southampton and Hampshire area. It's delightfully simple and only offers two full fibre speeds – 900Mbps and 150Mbps – that are both 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.
Ready to switch broadband in Southampton?
With improved speeds, wider coverage, and more competitive broadband deals across Southampton, now is an ideal time to make the switch. Whether you're looking to save money, move to full fibre, or get a more dependable connection, just enter your postcode to check what's available at your address and compare the latest offers.
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