Ofcom data · January 2026 · deals updated weekly

Broadband in Boston: 80% can get full fibre.

In Boston, 80% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), below the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 80% of premises. Full fibre grew by 2.4 points in six months. It ranks 190th of 361 council areas for full fibre.

At a glance

Broadband coverage in Boston

80%can get full fibre27,901 of 34,891 premises. UK: 81%.
80%can get gigabitFull fibre plus upgraded cable. UK: 87.8%.
95.8%can get superfast30 Mb or faster from a fixed line. UK: 97.7%.
475cannot get 10 Mb1.4% 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 6,990 premises in Boston cannot get full fibre yet, so check your exact address before you pick a deal.

Some homes are left behind

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

Most people have not switched

Only 41% of premises that can get full fibre use it. If your street has it, you may get more speed for a similar price.

Compared

Boston vs the East Midlands, England and the UK

Full fibre
Boston80%
East Midlands84.4%
England81.3%
UK81%
Gigabit
Boston80%
East Midlands89.3%
England88.4%
UK87.8%
Superfast
Boston95.8%
East Midlands98%
England97.8%
UK97.7%
Take-up
Boston41%
East Midlands41.7%
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 Boston is catching up

Full fibre

77.6%→80%+2.4 pts

July 2025 to January 2026. 172nd biggest rise of 359 councils.

Gigabit

77.6%→80%+2.4 pts

Gigabit coverage includes full fibre and upgraded cable.

Rank for full fibre

190of 361

158 of 296 in England. Full league table →

Take-up

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

Of every 100 premises, 80 can get full fibre and 33 use it. That is a take-up of 41%, against 47.1% across the UK.

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Providers and prices

Broadband providers and cheapest deals in Boston

11 providers have broadband deals at PE20 3SG, a postcode in Boston:

Cheapest broadband deal by speed at PE20 3SG
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 PE20 3SG 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 Boston and nearby council areas
CouncilFull fibreGigabitChange*
Lincoln86.8%91.9%+0.8 pts
Boston80%80%+2.4 pts
South Kesteven78.1%83%+6.4 pts
South Holland76.4%76.4%+2.9 pts
North Kesteven69.6%82.9%+1.7 pts
East Lindsey64%67%+9.7 pts

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

FAQ

Broadband in Boston: common questions

Is full fibre available in Boston?

Yes, for 80% of premises in January 2026 (27,901 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.

What is the fastest broadband in Boston?

80% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.

Which broadband providers cover Boston?

At PE20 3SG we found 11 providers, including POP Telecom, Starlink, Onestream, Vodafone. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.

How does Boston compare with the UK?

Full fibre in Boston is 1.0 points below the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 190th of 361 council areas.

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

Yes. 475 premises in Boston 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 PE20 3SG. Methodology →

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