Ofcom data · January 2026

Broadband in Sheffield: 92% can get full fibre.

In Sheffield, 92.3% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), above the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 94.1% of premises. Sheffield ranks 53rd of 361 council areas for full fibre.

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At a glance

Broadband coverage in Sheffield

92.3%can get full fibre248,454 of 269,317 premises. UK: 81%.
94.1%can get gigabitFull fibre plus upgraded cable. UK: 87.8%.
98.3%can get superfast30 Mb or faster from a fixed line. UK: 97.7%.
726cannot get 10 Mb0.3% 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

92.3% can get full fibre, above the UK figure, but about 20,863 premises still cannot. Check your exact address first.

Gigabit mostly means full fibre

Here, gigabit coverage (94.1%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.

More people use full fibre here

51% of premises that can get full fibre use it, above the UK figure of 47.1%.

Compared

Sheffield vs England and the UK

Full fibre
Sheffield92.3%
England81.3%
UK81%
Gigabit
Sheffield94.1%
England88.4%
UK87.8%
Superfast
Sheffield98.3%
England97.8%
UK97.7%
Take-up
Sheffield51%
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.

Take-up

Most homes that can get full fibre in Sheffield use it

Of every 100 premises, 92 can get full fibre and 47 use it. That is a take-up of 51%, against 47.1% across the UK.

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FAQ

Broadband in Sheffield: common questions

Is full fibre available in Sheffield?

Yes, for 92.3% of premises in January 2026 (248,454 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.

What is the fastest broadband in Sheffield?

94.1% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.

How does Sheffield compare with the UK?

Full fibre in Sheffield is 11.3 points above the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 53rd of 361 council areas.

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

Yes. 726 premises in Sheffield 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. Methodology →

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