Broadband in Braintree: 90% can get full fibre.
In Braintree, 90.3% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), above the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 90.3% of premises. Full fibre grew by 0.4 points in six months. It ranks 71st of 361 council areas for full fibre.
Broadband coverage in Braintree
Three things to know before you choose
90.3% can get full fibre, above the UK figure, but about 7,320 premises still cannot. Check your exact address first.
Here, gigabit coverage (90.3%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.
50% of premises that can get full fibre use it, above the UK figure of 47.1%.
Braintree vs the East of England, 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 Braintree is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 315th biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Already high, so new full fibre adds less here.
Most homes that can get full fibre in Braintree use it
Of every 100 premises, 90 can get full fibre and 45 use it. That is a take-up of 50%, against 47.1% across the UK.
Compare full fibre dealsBroadband providers and cheapest deals in Braintree
16 providers have broadband deals at CM7 5NQ, a postcode in Braintree:
| Speed | Cheapest deal | Average a month | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Under 150 Mb | Three 4G Hub (24m) 10 Mb · 24 months | £17.50 | 23 |
| Fast 150–500 Mb | Sky Full Fibre 150 150 Mb · 24 months | £24.21 | 24 |
| Very fast 500–900 Mb | Sky Full Fibre 500 500 Mb · 24 months | £27.21 | 17 |
| Gigabit 900 Mb + | Sky Full Fibre Gigafast 900 Mb · 24 months | £29.21 | 22 |
Broadband-only deals listed for CM7 5NQ 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree | 90.3% | 90.3% | +0.4 pts |
| Maldon | 82.2% | 82.2% | +0.4 pts |
| Chelmsford | 81.1% | 87.9% | +1.9 pts |
| Uttlesford | 76.2% | 82.9% | +10.0 pts |
| Babergh | 75.4% | 75.4% | +3.6 pts |
| Colchester | 68% | 82.2% | +6.5 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
Useful for Braintree households
Broadband in Braintree: common questions
Is full fibre available in Braintree?
Yes, for 90.3% of premises in January 2026 (68,485 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in Braintree?
90.3% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.
Which broadband providers cover Braintree?
At CM7 5NQ we found 16 providers, including POP Telecom, Rebel, Onestream, Vodafone. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.
How does Braintree compare with the UK?
Full fibre in Braintree is 9.3 points above the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 71st of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in Braintree is very slow?
Yes. 418 premises in Braintree 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 CM7 5NQ. Methodology →