Ofcom data · January 2026 · deals updated weekly

Broadband in Cotswold: 72% can get full fibre.

In Cotswold, 72.2% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), below the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 72.2% of premises. Full fibre grew by 6.2 points in six months. It ranks 274th of 361 council areas for full fibre.

At a glance

Broadband coverage in Cotswold

72.2%can get full fibre35,733 of 49,519 premises. UK: 81%.
72.2%can get gigabitFull fibre plus upgraded cable. UK: 87.8%.
97.2%can get superfast30 Mb or faster from a fixed line. UK: 97.7%.
344cannot get 10 Mb0.7% 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 13,786 premises in Cotswold cannot get full fibre yet, so check your exact address before you pick a deal.

Gigabit mostly means full fibre

Here, gigabit coverage (72.2%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.

More people use full fibre here

53% of premises that can get full fibre use it, above the UK figure of 47.1%.

Compared

Cotswold vs the South West, England and the UK

Full fibre
Cotswold72.2%
South West74.9%
England81.3%
UK81%
Gigabit
Cotswold72.2%
South West80.6%
England88.4%
UK87.8%
Superfast
Cotswold97.2%
South West96%
England97.8%
UK97.7%
Take-up
Cotswold53%
South West48%
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 Cotswold is catching up

Full fibre

66%→72.2%+6.2 pts

July 2025 to January 2026. 69th biggest rise of 359 councils.

Gigabit

66%→72.2%+6.2 pts

Gigabit coverage includes full fibre and upgraded cable.

Rank for full fibre

274of 361

230 of 296 in England. Full league table →

Take-up

Most homes that can get full fibre in Cotswold use it

Of every 100 premises, 72 can get full fibre and 38 use it. That is a take-up of 53%, against 47.1% across the UK.

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Providers and prices

Broadband providers and cheapest deals in Cotswold

12 providers have broadband deals at GL7 7DD, a postcode in Cotswold:

Cheapest broadband deal by speed at GL7 7DD
SpeedCheapest dealAverage a monthDeals
Everyday Under 150 MbOnestream Fibre 40 40 Mb · 24 months£21.2531
Fast 150–500 MbGigaclear Explorer 300 300 Mb · 18 months£15.833
Very fast 500–900 MbGigaclear Odyssey 600 600 Mb · 18 months£20.832

Broadband-only deals listed for GL7 7DD 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 Cotswold and nearby council areas
CouncilFull fibreGigabitChange*
Swindon93.7%96.9%+2.7 pts
Cheltenham86%93.5%+2.0 pts
Stroud79.9%80.8%+4.1 pts
Gloucester77.7%94.8%+21.5 pts
Tewkesbury75%87.7%+7.6 pts
Cotswold72.2%72.2%+6.2 pts

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

FAQ

Broadband in Cotswold: common questions

Is full fibre available in Cotswold?

Yes, for 72.2% of premises in January 2026 (35,733 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.

What is the fastest broadband in Cotswold?

72.2% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.

Which broadband providers cover Cotswold?

At GL7 7DD we found 12 providers, including POP Telecom, Starlink, Onestream, Vodafone. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.

How does Cotswold compare with the UK?

Full fibre in Cotswold is 8.8 points below the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 274th of 361 council areas.

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

Yes. 344 premises in Cotswold 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 GL7 7DD. Methodology →

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