Ofcom data · January 2026 · deals updated weekly

Broadband in Bury: 93% can get full fibre.

In Bury, 92.8% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), above the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 94.2% of premises. Full fibre grew by 1.3 points in six months. It ranks 44th of 361 council areas for full fibre.

At a glance

Broadband coverage in Bury

92.8%can get full fibre85,442 of 92,057 premises. UK: 81%.
94.2%can get gigabitFull fibre plus upgraded cable. UK: 87.8%.
99.2%can get superfast30 Mb or faster from a fixed line. UK: 97.7%.
105cannot get 10 Mb0.1% 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

Better than most of the UK

92.8% can get full fibre, above the UK figure, but about 6,615 premises still cannot. Check your exact address first.

Gigabit mostly means full fibre

Here, gigabit coverage (94.2%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.

More people use full fibre here

58% of premises that can get full fibre use it, above the UK figure of 47.1%.

Compared

Bury vs the North West, England and the UK

Full fibre
Bury92.8%
North West88.3%
England81.3%
UK81%
Gigabit
Bury94.2%
North West91.8%
England88.4%
UK87.8%
Superfast
Bury99.2%
North West98.1%
England97.8%
UK97.7%
Take-up
Bury58%
North West47.9%
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 Bury is catching up

Full fibre

91.5%→92.8%+1.3 pts

July 2025 to January 2026. 249th biggest rise of 359 councils.

Gigabit

92.9%→94.2%+1.3 pts

Already high, so new full fibre adds less here.

Rank for full fibre

44of 361

33 of 296 in England. Full league table →

Take-up

Most homes that can get full fibre in Bury use it

Of every 100 premises, 93 can get full fibre and 54 use it. That is a take-up of 58%, against 47.1% across the UK.

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Providers and prices

Broadband providers and cheapest deals in Bury

15 providers have broadband deals at BL8 2AQ, a postcode in Bury:

Cheapest broadband deal by speed at BL8 2AQ
SpeedCheapest dealAverage a monthDeals
Everyday Under 150 MbVodafone Indoor 5G Broadband 50 24 Months 50 Mb · 24 months£22.5023
Fast 150–500 MbVodafone Indoor 5G Broadband 150 24 Months 150 Mb · 24 months£22.5025
Very fast 500–900 MbSky Full Fibre 500 500 Mb · 24 months£27.2117
Gigabit 900 Mb +Sky Full Fibre Gigafast 900 Mb · 24 months£29.2122

Broadband-only deals listed for BL8 2AQ 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

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Full fibre in Bury and nearby council areas
CouncilFull fibreGigabitChange*
Bury92.8%94.2%+1.3 pts
Rossendale92.1%92.9%+0.8 pts
Salford90.4%94.2%+3.1 pts
Bolton88.1%95%+2.0 pts
Rochdale87.7%92%+14.6 pts
Manchester86.7%90%+2.0 pts

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

FAQ

Broadband in Bury: common questions

Is full fibre available in Bury?

Yes, for 92.8% of premises in January 2026 (85,442 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.

What is the fastest broadband in Bury?

94.2% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.

Which broadband providers cover Bury?

At BL8 2AQ we found 15 providers, including Vodafone, POP Telecom, Rebel, Onestream. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.

How does Bury compare with the UK?

Full fibre in Bury is 11.8 points above the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 44th of 361 council areas.

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

Yes. 105 premises in Bury 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 BL8 2AQ. Methodology →

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