Ofcom data · January 2026 · deals updated weekly

Broadband in Babergh: 75% can get full fibre.

In Babergh, 75.4% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), below the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 75.4% of premises. Full fibre grew by 3.6 points in six months. It ranks 238th of 361 council areas for full fibre.

At a glance

Broadband coverage in Babergh

75.4%can get full fibre35,231 of 46,716 premises. UK: 81%.
75.4%can get gigabitFull fibre plus upgraded cable. UK: 87.8%.
97.7%can get superfast30 Mb or faster from a fixed line. UK: 97.7%.
252cannot get 10 Mb0.5% 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 11,485 premises in Babergh cannot get full fibre yet, so check your exact address before you pick a deal.

Gigabit mostly means full fibre

Here, gigabit coverage (75.4%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.

Most people have not switched

Only 46% of premises that can get full fibre use it. If your street has it, you may get more speed for a similar price.

Compared

Babergh vs the East of England, England and the UK

Full fibre
Babergh75.4%
East of England77.6%
England81.3%
UK81%
Gigabit
Babergh75.4%
East of England85.8%
England88.4%
UK87.8%
Superfast
Babergh97.7%
East of England98.1%
England97.8%
UK97.7%
Take-up
Babergh46%
East of England47.5%
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 Babergh is catching up

Full fibre

71.8%→75.4%+3.6 pts

July 2025 to January 2026. 122nd biggest rise of 359 councils.

Gigabit

71.8%→75.4%+3.6 pts

Gigabit coverage includes full fibre and upgraded cable.

Rank for full fibre

238of 361

197 of 296 in England. Full league table →

Take-up

Most homes that can get full fibre in Babergh haven’t switched

Of every 100 premises, 75 can get full fibre and 35 use it. That is a take-up of 46%, against 47.1% across the UK.

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Uses full fibre (35)Could, but doesn’t (40)Can’t get it yet (25)
Providers and prices

Broadband providers and cheapest deals in Babergh

15 providers have broadband deals at IP7 6DU, a postcode in Babergh:

Cheapest broadband deal by speed at IP7 6DU
SpeedCheapest dealAverage a monthDeals
Everyday Under 150 MbNOW Broadband NOW Superfast 67 Mb · 24 months£23.2134
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 IP7 6DU 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 Babergh and nearby council areas
CouncilFull fibreGigabitChange*
Ipswich95.4%96.5%+0.6 pts
Braintree90.3%90.3%+0.4 pts
Tendring79.4%79.4%+2.4 pts
Babergh75.4%75.4%+3.6 pts
Colchester68%82.2%+6.5 pts
Mid Suffolk62.4%62.4%+4.9 pts

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

FAQ

Broadband in Babergh: common questions

Is full fibre available in Babergh?

Yes, for 75.4% of premises in January 2026 (35,231 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.

What is the fastest broadband in Babergh?

75.4% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.

Which broadband providers cover Babergh?

At IP7 6DU we found 15 providers, including Vodafone, POP Telecom, Rebel, Onestream. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.

How does Babergh compare with the UK?

Full fibre in Babergh is 5.6 points below the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 238th of 361 council areas.

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

Yes. 252 premises in Babergh 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 IP7 6DU. Methodology →

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