Broadband in Blackpool: 84% can get full fibre.
In Blackpool, 83.9% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), above the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 93.6% of premises. Full fibre grew by 20.6 points in six months, the 5th biggest rise of 359 council areas.
Broadband coverage in Blackpool
Three things to know before you choose
83.9% can get full fibre, above the UK figure, but about 12,871 premises still cannot. Check your exact address first.
Here, gigabit coverage (93.6%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.
Only 22% of premises that can get full fibre use it. If your street has it, you may get more speed for a similar price.
Blackpool vs the North West, 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 Blackpool is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 5th biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Already high, so new full fibre adds less here.
Most homes that can get full fibre in Blackpool haven’t switched
Of every 100 premises, 84 can get full fibre and 18 use it. That is a take-up of 22%, against 47.1% across the UK.
Compare full fibre dealsBroadband providers and cheapest deals in Blackpool
17 providers have broadband deals at FY3 8JE, a postcode in Blackpool:
| Speed | Cheapest deal | Average a month | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Under 150 Mb | Three 4G Hub (24m) 10 Mb · 24 months | £17.50 | 37 |
| Fast 150–500 Mb | Vodafone Indoor 5G Broadband 150 24 Months 150 Mb · 24 months | £22.50 | 28 |
| Very fast 500–900 Mb | Virgin Media M500 Fibre broadband 516 Mb · 24 months | £25.99 | 18 |
| Gigabit 900 Mb + | Virgin Media Gig1 Broadband Only 1130 Mb · 24 months | £27.99 | 23 |
Broadband-only deals listed for FY3 8JE 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fylde | 92.8% | 94.4% | +1.7 pts |
| Wyre | 92.4% | 92.4% | +2.0 pts |
| Preston | 86% | 92.2% | +14.8 pts |
| West Lancashire | 85.6% | 85.6% | +6.1 pts |
| South Ribble | 85.4% | 88.4% | +12.7 pts |
| Blackpool | 83.9% | 93.6% | +20.6 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
Useful for Blackpool households
Broadband in Blackpool: common questions
Is full fibre available in Blackpool?
Yes, for 83.9% of premises in January 2026 (67,001 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in Blackpool?
93.6% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.
Which broadband providers cover Blackpool?
At FY3 8JE we found 17 providers, including Vodafone, POP Telecom, Rebel, Onestream. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.
How does Blackpool compare with the UK?
Full fibre in Blackpool is 2.9 points above the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 153rd of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in Blackpool is very slow?
Yes. 9 premises in Blackpool 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 FY3 8JE. Methodology →