Broadband in Gloucester: 78% can get full fibre.
In Gloucester, 77.7% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), below the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 94.8%, because upgraded cable networks such as Virgin Media’s add to full fibre. Full fibre grew by 21.5 points in six months, the 4th biggest rise of 359 council areas.
Broadband coverage in Gloucester
Three things to know before you choose
About 13,916 premises in Gloucester cannot get full fibre yet, so check your exact address before you pick a deal.
94.8% can get gigabit speeds, partly over cable. Full fibre gives faster uploads; cable is usually fine for streaming and gaming.
Only 25% of premises that can get full fibre use it. If your street has it, you may get more speed for a similar price.
Gloucester vs the South West, England 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 Gloucester is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 4th biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Already high, so new full fibre adds less here.
Most homes that can get full fibre in Gloucester haven’t switched
Of every 100 premises, 78 can get full fibre and 19 use it. That is a take-up of 25%, against 47.1% across the UK.
Compare full fibre dealsBroadband providers and cheapest deals in Gloucester
18 providers have broadband deals at GL4 6TU, a postcode in Gloucester:
| Speed | Cheapest deal | Average a month | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Under 150 Mb | Three 4G Hub (24m) 10 Mb · 24 months | £17.50 | 25 |
| Fast 150–500 Mb | 4th Utility 150Mb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months) 150 Mb · 24 months | £15.75 | 31 |
| Very fast 500–900 Mb | Rise Fibre 500Mb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months) 500 Mb · 24 months | £20 | 18 |
| Gigabit 900 Mb + | Rise Fibre 1Gb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months) 1000 Mb · 24 months | £19.50 | 30 |
Broadband-only deals listed for GL4 6TU 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.
Compare deals at your postcode
Enter your postcode and pick your address to see every deal that reaches your home.
Neighbouring council areas
| Council | Full fibre | Gigabit | Change* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 86% | 93.5% | +2.0 pts |
| Stroud | 79.9% | 80.8% | +4.1 pts |
| Forest of Dean | 79.5% | 79.5% | +1.9 pts |
| Gloucester | 77.7% | 94.8% | +21.5 pts |
| Tewkesbury | 75% | 87.7% | +7.6 pts |
| Cotswold | 72.2% | 72.2% | +6.2 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
Useful for Gloucester households
Broadband in Gloucester: common questions
Is full fibre available in Gloucester?
Yes, for 77.7% of premises in January 2026 (48,526 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in Gloucester?
94.8% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre or upgraded cable networks.
Which broadband providers cover Gloucester?
At GL4 6TU we found 18 providers, including 4th Utility, Vodafone, Rise Fibre, POP Telecom. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.
How does Gloucester compare with the UK?
Full fibre in Gloucester is 3.3 points below the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 217th of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in Gloucester is very slow?
Yes. 102 premises in Gloucester 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 GL4 6TU. Methodology →