Broadband in Southampton: 95% can get full fibre.
In Southampton, 95% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), above the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 97% of premises. Full fibre grew by 2.2 points in six months. It ranks 17th of 361 council areas for full fibre.
Broadband coverage in Southampton
Three things to know before you choose
Nearly every home in Southampton can get full fibre, so you can choose on price and service rather than on the network.
Here, gigabit coverage (97%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.
48% of premises that can get full fibre use it, above the UK figure of 47.1%.
Southampton vs the South East, 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 Southampton is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 191st biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Already high, so new full fibre adds less here.
Most homes that can get full fibre in Southampton haven’t switched
Of every 100 premises, 95 can get full fibre and 46 use it. That is a take-up of 48%, against 47.1% across the UK.
Compare full fibre dealsBroadband providers and cheapest deals in Southampton
18 providers have broadband deals at SO14 6TY, a postcode in Southampton:
| Speed | Cheapest deal | Average a month | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Under 150 Mb | Three 4G Hub (24m) 10 Mb · 24 months | £17.50 | 36 |
| Fast 150–500 Mb | Toob Home 150 150 Mb · 24 months | £18 | 31 |
| Very fast 500–900 Mb | Toob Home 600 600 Mb · 24 months | £21 | 20 |
| Gigabit 900 Mb + | Toob Home 900 900 Mb · 24 months | £21 | 27 |
Broadband-only deals listed for SO14 6TY 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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Neighbouring council areas
| Council | Full fibre | Gigabit | Change* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 95% | 97% | +2.2 pts |
| Gosport | 92% | 97.9% | +0.5 pts |
| Fareham | 91.7% | 97.7% | +5.1 pts |
| New Forest | 75.4% | 77.4% | +4.7 pts |
| Eastleigh | 71.6% | 90.3% | +6.7 pts |
| Winchester | 58.4% | 69.3% | +13.6 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
Useful for Southampton households
Broadband in Southampton: common questions
Is full fibre available in Southampton?
Yes, for 95% of premises in January 2026 (110,282 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in Southampton?
97% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.
Which broadband providers cover Southampton?
At SO14 6TY we found 18 providers, including Vodafone, Toob, POP Telecom, Rebel. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.
How does Southampton compare with the UK?
Full fibre in Southampton is 14.0 points above the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 17th of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in Southampton is very slow?
Yes. 253 premises in Southampton 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 SO14 6TY. Methodology →