Broadband in Dacorum: 68% can get full fibre.
In Dacorum, 68.3% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), below the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 86.3%, because upgraded cable networks such as Virgin Media’s add to full fibre. Full fibre grew by 6.3 points in six months. It ranks 300th of 361 council areas for full fibre.
Broadband coverage in Dacorum
Three things to know before you choose
About 22,536 premises in Dacorum cannot get full fibre yet, so check your exact address before you pick a deal.
86.3% can get gigabit speeds, partly over cable. Full fibre gives faster uploads; cable is usually fine for streaming and gaming.
Only 47% of premises that can get full fibre use it. If your street has it, you may get more speed for a similar price.
Dacorum 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 Dacorum is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 67th biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Gigabit coverage includes full fibre and upgraded cable.
Most homes that can get full fibre in Dacorum haven’t switched
Of every 100 premises, 68 can get full fibre and 32 use it. That is a take-up of 47%, against 47.1% across the UK.
Compare full fibre dealsBroadband providers and cheapest deals in Dacorum
15 providers have broadband deals at HP4 2GT, a postcode in Dacorum:
| Speed | Cheapest deal | Average a month | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Under 150 Mb | NOW Broadband NOW Superfast 67 Mb · 24 months | £23.21 | 34 |
| 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 HP4 2GT on 28 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton | 91.6% | 98.1% | +0.4 pts |
| Watford | 87.8% | 95% | +2.7 pts |
| Three Rivers | 85.6% | 91.5% | +1.0 pts |
| St Albans | 81.7% | 93.5% | +1.9 pts |
| Buckinghamshire | 74.5% | 82% | +3.1 pts |
| Dacorum | 68.3% | 86.3% | +6.3 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
Broadband in Dacorum: common questions
Is full fibre available in Dacorum?
Yes, for 68.3% of premises in January 2026 (48,633 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in Dacorum?
86.3% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre or upgraded cable networks.
Which broadband providers cover Dacorum?
At HP4 2GT we found 15 providers, including Vodafone, POP Telecom, Rebel, Onestream. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.
How does Dacorum compare with the UK?
Full fibre in Dacorum is 12.7 points below the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 300th of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in Dacorum is very slow?
Yes. 437 premises in Dacorum 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 HP4 2GT. Methodology →