Ofcom data · January 2026 · deals updated weekly

Broadband in Brent: 78% can get full fibre.

In Brent, 77.8% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), below the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 86.9% of premises. Full fibre grew by 2.3 points in six months. It ranks 216th of 361 council areas for full fibre.

At a glance

Broadband coverage in Brent

77.8%can get full fibre112,835 of 144,962 premises. UK: 81%.
86.9%can get gigabitFull fibre plus upgraded cable. UK: 87.8%.
98.2%can get superfast30 Mb or faster from a fixed line. UK: 97.7%.
253cannot get 10 Mb0.2% of premises. They can ask for an upgrade under the USO.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations, January 2026 data (published May 2026). Contains Ofcom data © Ofcom 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What this means for you

Three things to know before you choose

Full fibre is still patchy

About 32,127 premises in Brent cannot get full fibre yet, so check your exact address before you pick a deal.

Gigabit mostly means full fibre

Here, gigabit coverage (86.9%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.

Most people have not switched

Only 37% of premises that can get full fibre use it. If your street has it, you may get more speed for a similar price.

Compared

Brent vs London, England and the UK

Full fibre
Brent77.8%
London78.4%
England81.3%
UK81%
Gigabit
Brent86.9%
London90.8%
England88.4%
UK87.8%
Superfast
Brent98.2%
London98.3%
England97.8%
UK97.7%
Take-up
Brent37%
London43.4%
England46.2%
UK47.1%

Region, nation and UK figures are totals of all council areas, weighted by premises. Take-up is the share of premises with full fibre available that use it.

Six-month change

How fast Brent is catching up

Full fibre

75.5%→77.8%+2.3 pts

July 2025 to January 2026. 178th biggest rise of 359 councils.

Gigabit

85.9%→86.9%+1.0 pts

Already high, so new full fibre adds less here.

Rank for full fibre

216of 361

180 of 296 in England. Full league table →

Take-up

Most homes that can get full fibre in Brent haven’t switched

Of every 100 premises, 78 can get full fibre and 29 use it. That is a take-up of 37%, against 47.1% across the UK.

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Providers and prices

Broadband providers and cheapest deals in Brent

11 providers have broadband deals at HA9 9EX, a postcode in Brent:

Cheapest broadband deal by speed at HA9 9EX
SpeedCheapest dealAverage a monthDeals
Everyday Under 150 MbOnestream Fibre 40 40 Mb · 24 months£21.2531
Fast 150–500 MbStarlink Residential - 200 Mbps 200 Mb · 1 months£792

Broadband-only deals listed for HA9 9EX on 27 October 2026. Some networks, such as Virgin Media and smaller full fibre builders, are checked address by address, so your list may be longer. Average a month includes set-up fees and contracted price rises.

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Nearby

Neighbouring council areas

All 361 councils →
Full fibre in Brent and nearby council areas
CouncilFull fibreGigabitChange*
Camden86.9%95.2%+1.2 pts
Hammersmith and Fulham85.4%91%+2.1 pts
Brent77.8%86.9%+2.3 pts
Harrow77.7%89.9%+0.9 pts
Ealing72%89.4%+0.4 pts
Barnet69.7%80.2%+1.0 pts

The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.

FAQ

Broadband in Brent: common questions

Is full fibre available in Brent?

Yes, for 77.8% of premises in January 2026 (112,835 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.

What is the fastest broadband in Brent?

86.9% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.

Which broadband providers cover Brent?

At HA9 9EX we found 11 providers, including POP Telecom, Starlink, Onestream, Vodafone. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.

How does Brent compare with the UK?

Full fibre in Brent is 3.2 points below the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 216th of 361 council areas.

Can I get help if my broadband in Brent is very slow?

Yes. 253 premises in Brent cannot get 10 Mb. They can request a better connection under the Universal Service Obligation, free up to £3,400.

Coverage and take-up: Ofcom Connected Nations, January 2026 data, Open Government Licence v3.0. Region and location: Office for National Statistics, OGL v3.0. Deals: live prices for HA9 9EX. Methodology →

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