Ofcom data · January 2026 · deals updated weekly

Broadband in Tunbridge Wells: 75% can get full fibre.

In Tunbridge Wells, 75% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), below the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 80.8% of premises. Full fibre grew by 1.0 points in six months. It ranks 248th of 361 council areas for full fibre.

At a glance

Broadband coverage in Tunbridge Wells

75%can get full fibre41,570 of 55,444 premises. UK: 81%.
80.8%can get gigabitFull fibre plus upgraded cable. UK: 87.8%.
96.6%can get superfast30 Mb or faster from a fixed line. UK: 97.7%.
450cannot get 10 Mb0.8% 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 13,874 premises in Tunbridge Wells cannot get full fibre yet, so check your exact address before you pick a deal.

Gigabit mostly means full fibre

Here, gigabit coverage (80.8%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.

More people use full fibre here

56% of premises that can get full fibre use it, above the UK figure of 47.1%.

Compared

Tunbridge Wells vs the South East, England and the UK

Full fibre
Tunbridge Wells75%
South East77.1%
England81.3%
UK81%
Gigabit
Tunbridge Wells80.8%
South East85.2%
England88.4%
UK87.8%
Superfast
Tunbridge Wells96.6%
South East97.8%
England97.8%
UK97.7%
Take-up
Tunbridge Wells56%
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 Tunbridge Wells is catching up

Full fibre

74%→75%+1.0 pts

July 2025 to January 2026. 278th biggest rise of 359 councils.

Gigabit

79.3%→80.8%+1.5 pts

Gigabit coverage includes full fibre and upgraded cable.

Rank for full fibre

248of 361

207 of 296 in England. Full league table →

Take-up

Most homes that can get full fibre in Tunbridge Wells use it

Of every 100 premises, 75 can get full fibre and 42 use it. That is a take-up of 56%, against 47.1% across the UK.

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Providers and prices

Broadband providers and cheapest deals in Tunbridge Wells

15 providers have broadband deals at TN17 2QU, a postcode in Tunbridge Wells:

Cheapest broadband deal by speed at TN17 2QU
SpeedCheapest dealAverage a monthDeals
Everyday Under 150 MbNOW Broadband NOW Full Fibre 75 75 Mb · 24 months£23.2122
Fast 150–500 MbSky Full Fibre 150 150 Mb · 24 months£24.2124
Very fast 500–900 MbSky Full Fibre 500 500 Mb · 24 months£27.2117
Gigabit 900 Mb +Sky Full Fibre Gigafast 900 Mb · 24 months£29.2122

Broadband-only deals listed for TN17 2QU 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 Tunbridge Wells and nearby council areas
CouncilFull fibreGigabitChange*
Wealden75.3%75.3%+7.5 pts
Tunbridge Wells75%80.8%+1.0 pts
Tonbridge and Malling75%85.5%-0.2 pts
Rother74.4%74.4%+4.0 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 Tunbridge Wells: common questions

Is full fibre available in Tunbridge Wells?

Yes, for 75% of premises in January 2026 (41,570 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.

What is the fastest broadband in Tunbridge Wells?

80.8% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.

Which broadband providers cover Tunbridge Wells?

At TN17 2QU we found 15 providers, including POP Telecom, Rebel, Onestream, Vodafone. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.

How does Tunbridge Wells compare with the UK?

Full fibre in Tunbridge Wells is 6.0 points below the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 248th of 361 council areas.

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

Yes. 450 premises in Tunbridge Wells 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 TN17 2QU. Methodology →

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