Broadband in Ashfield: 89% can get full fibre.
In Ashfield, 88.5% 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 20.2 points in six months, the 6th biggest rise of 359 council areas.
Broadband coverage in Ashfield
Three things to know before you choose
88.5% can get full fibre, above the UK figure, but about 7,004 premises still cannot. Check your exact address first.
Here, gigabit coverage (97%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.
Only 31% of premises that can get full fibre use it. If your street has it, you may get more speed for a similar price.
Ashfield vs the East Midlands, 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 Ashfield is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 6th biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Already high, so new full fibre adds less here.
Most homes that can get full fibre in Ashfield haven’t switched
Of every 100 premises, 89 can get full fibre and 27 use it. That is a take-up of 31%, against 47.1% across the UK.
Compare full fibre dealsBroadband providers and cheapest deals in Ashfield
11 providers have broadband deals at NG17 8AP, a postcode in Ashfield:
| Speed | Cheapest deal | Average a month | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Under 150 Mb | Onestream Fibre 40 40 Mb · 24 months | £21.25 | 31 |
| Fast 150–500 Mb | Starlink Residential - 200 Mbps 200 Mb · 1 months | £79 | 2 |
Broadband-only deals listed for NG17 8AP 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolsover | 89.1% | 93.3% | +2.8 pts |
| Ashfield | 88.5% | 97% | +20.2 pts |
| North East Derbyshire | 87.9% | 87.9% | +1.0 pts |
| Broxtowe | 86.8% | 95.7% | +0.9 pts |
| Mansfield | 85.7% | 96% | +0.4 pts |
| Gedling | 84.5% | 93.5% | +4.7 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
Broadband in Ashfield: common questions
Is full fibre available in Ashfield?
Yes, for 88.5% of premises in January 2026 (54,156 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in Ashfield?
97% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.
Which broadband providers cover Ashfield?
At NG17 8AP we found 11 providers, including POP Telecom, Starlink, Onestream, Vodafone. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.
How does Ashfield compare with the UK?
Full fibre in Ashfield is 7.5 points above the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 88th of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in Ashfield is very slow?
Yes. 81 premises in Ashfield 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 NG17 8AP. Methodology →