Broadband in Derry City and Strabane: 95% can get full fibre.
In Derry City and Strabane, 94.5% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), above the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 94.9% of premises. Full fibre grew by 1.8 points in six months. It ranks 20th of 361 council areas for full fibre.
Broadband coverage in Derry City and Strabane
Three things to know before you choose
94.5% can get full fibre, above the UK figure, but about 3,844 premises still cannot. Check your exact address first.
Here, gigabit coverage (94.9%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.
64% of premises that can get full fibre use it, above the UK figure of 47.1%.
Derry City and Strabane vs Northern Ireland and the UK
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.
How fast Derry City and Strabane is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 213th biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Already high, so new full fibre adds less here.
Most homes that can get full fibre in Derry City and Strabane use it
Of every 100 premises, 95 can get full fibre and 60 use it. That is a take-up of 64%, against 47.1% across the UK.
Compare full fibre dealsBroadband providers and cheapest deals in Derry City and Strabane
13 providers have broadband deals at BT82 8NB, a postcode in Derry City and Strabane:
| Speed | Cheapest deal | Average a month | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Under 150 Mb | NOW Broadband NOW Full Fibre 75 75 Mb · 24 months | £23.21 | 22 |
| Fast 150–500 Mb | Sky Full Fibre 150 150 Mb · 24 months | £24.21 | 18 |
| Very fast 500–900 Mb | Sky Full Fibre 500 500 Mb · 24 months | £27.21 | 14 |
| Gigabit 900 Mb + | Sky Full Fibre Gigafast 900 Mb · 24 months | £29.21 | 19 |
Broadband-only deals listed for BT82 8NB on 28 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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Neighbouring council areas
| Council | Full fibre | Gigabit | Change* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim and Newtownabbey | 96.7% | 97.1% | +0.4 pts |
| Derry City and Strabane | 94.5% | 94.9% | +1.8 pts |
| Mid Ulster | 94.4% | 94.4% | +0.8 pts |
| Causeway Coast and Glens | 93.6% | 93.6% | +0.9 pts |
| Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon | 92.9% | 92.9% | +0.8 pts |
| Fermanagh and Omagh | 90.9% | 90.9% | +1.0 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
Useful for Derry City and Strabane households
Broadband in Derry City and Strabane: common questions
Is full fibre available in Derry City and Strabane?
Yes, for 94.5% of premises in January 2026 (65,467 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in Derry City and Strabane?
94.9% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.
Which broadband providers cover Derry City and Strabane?
At BT82 8NB we found 13 providers, including POP Telecom, Rebel, Onestream, Vodafone. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.
How does Derry City and Strabane compare with the UK?
Full fibre in Derry City and Strabane is 13.5 points above the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 20th of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in Derry City and Strabane is very slow?
Yes. 438 premises in Derry City and Strabane 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 BT82 8NB. Methodology →