Ofcom data · January 2026 · deals updated weekly

Broadband in Swale: 74% can get full fibre.

In Swale, 74.3% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), below the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 80.2% of premises. Full fibre grew by 0.9 points in six months. It ranks 260th of 361 council areas for full fibre.

At a glance

Broadband coverage in Swale

74.3%can get full fibre51,069 of 68,734 premises. UK: 81%.
80.2%can get gigabitFull fibre plus upgraded cable. UK: 87.8%.
96.4%can get superfast30 Mb or faster from a fixed line. UK: 97.7%.
763cannot get 10 Mb1.1% 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

Full fibre is still patchy

About 17,665 premises in Swale cannot get full fibre yet, so check your exact address before you pick a deal.

Some homes are left behind

763 premises cannot get 10 Mb. If yours is one, ask for an upgrade under the Universal Service Obligation or try 5G home broadband.

More people use full fibre here

64% of premises that can get full fibre use it, above the UK figure of 47.1%.

Compared

Swale vs the South East, England and the UK

Full fibre
Swale74.3%
South East77.1%
England81.3%
UK81%
Gigabit
Swale80.2%
South East85.2%
England88.4%
UK87.8%
Superfast
Swale96.4%
South East97.8%
England97.8%
UK97.7%
Take-up
Swale64%
South East48.2%
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 Swale is catching up

Full fibre

73.4%→74.3%+0.9 pts

July 2025 to January 2026. 288th biggest rise of 359 councils.

Gigabit

79.1%→80.2%+1.1 pts

Gigabit coverage includes full fibre and upgraded cable.

Rank for full fibre

260of 361

219 of 296 in England. Full league table →

Take-up

Most homes that can get full fibre in Swale use it

Of every 100 premises, 74 can get full fibre and 48 use it. That is a take-up of 64%, against 47.1% across the UK.

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Providers and prices

Broadband providers and cheapest deals in Swale

11 providers have broadband deals at ME9 9NT, a postcode in Swale:

Cheapest broadband deal by speed at ME9 9NT
SpeedCheapest dealAverage a monthDeals
Everyday Under 150 MbOnestream Fibre 40 40 Mb · 24 months£21.2531
Fast 150–500 MbStarlink Residential - 200 Mbps 200 Mb · 1 months£792

Broadband-only deals listed for ME9 9NT 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 Swale and nearby council areas
CouncilFull fibreGigabitChange*
Southend-on-Sea97.6%98.3%0.0 pts
Medway81.2%90.4%+1.6 pts
Canterbury75%75%+2.5 pts
Swale74.3%80.2%+0.9 pts
Maidstone71.4%80.5%+1.7 pts
Ashford68%76%+0.6 pts

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

FAQ

Broadband in Swale: common questions

Is full fibre available in Swale?

Yes, for 74.3% of premises in January 2026 (51,069 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.

What is the fastest broadband in Swale?

80.2% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.

Which broadband providers cover Swale?

At ME9 9NT we found 11 providers, including POP Telecom, Starlink, Onestream, Vodafone. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.

How does Swale compare with the UK?

Full fibre in Swale is 6.7 points below the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 260th of 361 council areas.

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

Yes. 763 premises in Swale 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 ME9 9NT. Methodology →

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