Broadband in Dartford: 74% can get full fibre.
In Dartford, 73.5% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), below the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 84%, because upgraded cable networks such as Virgin Media’s add to full fibre. Full fibre grew by 7.9 points in six months, the 51st biggest rise of 359 council areas.
Broadband coverage in Dartford
Three things to know before you choose
About 14,132 premises in Dartford cannot get full fibre yet, so check your exact address before you pick a deal.
84% can get gigabit speeds, partly over cable. Full fibre gives faster uploads; cable is usually fine for streaming and gaming.
48% of premises that can get full fibre use it, above the UK figure of 47.1%.
Dartford vs the South East, 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 Dartford is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 51st biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Gigabit coverage includes full fibre and upgraded cable.
Most homes that can get full fibre in Dartford haven’t switched
Of every 100 premises, 74 can get full fibre and 35 use it. That is a take-up of 48%, against 47.1% across the UK.
Compare full fibre dealsBroadband providers and cheapest deals in Dartford
16 providers have broadband deals at DA2 6NR, a postcode in Dartford:
| Speed | Cheapest deal | Average a month | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Under 150 Mb | Three 4G Hub (24m) 10 Mb · 24 months | £17.50 | 35 |
| Fast 150–500 Mb | Three 5G Hub (24m) 150 Mb · 24 months | £17.50 | 25 |
| 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 DA2 6NR 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurrock | 85.3% | 92.8% | +1.3 pts |
| Havering | 84.5% | 91.2% | +0.3 pts |
| Bexley | 84.2% | 93.4% | +0.4 pts |
| Greenwich | 77.6% | 89.9% | +0.7 pts |
| Dartford | 73.5% | 84% | +7.9 pts |
| Gravesham | 73% | 83.1% | +1.3 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
Broadband in Dartford: common questions
Is full fibre available in Dartford?
Yes, for 73.5% of premises in January 2026 (39,197 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in Dartford?
84% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre or upgraded cable networks.
Which broadband providers cover Dartford?
At DA2 6NR we found 16 providers, including Vodafone, POP Telecom, Rebel, Onestream. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.
How does Dartford compare with the UK?
Full fibre in Dartford is 7.5 points below the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 264th of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in Dartford is very slow?
Yes. 314 premises in Dartford 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 DA2 6NR. Methodology →