Broadband in Derby: 88% can get full fibre.
In Derby, 88% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), above the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 97.5% of premises. Full fibre grew by 0.3 points in six months. It ranks 95th of 361 council areas for full fibre.
Broadband coverage in Derby
Three things to know before you choose
88% can get full fibre, above the UK figure, but about 14,737 premises still cannot. Check your exact address first.
Here, gigabit coverage (97.5%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.
Only 42% of premises that can get full fibre use it. If your street has it, you may get more speed for a similar price.
Derby vs the East Midlands, 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 Derby is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 329th biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Already high, so new full fibre adds less here.
Most homes that can get full fibre in Derby haven’t switched
Of every 100 premises, 88 can get full fibre and 37 use it. That is a take-up of 42%, against 47.1% across the UK.
Compare full fibre dealsBroadband providers and cheapest deals in Derby
2 providers have broadband deals at DE1 2EL, a postcode in Derby:
| Speed | Cheapest deal | Average a month | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Under 150 Mb | Vodafone Indoor 5G Broadband 50 24 Months 50 Mb · 24 months | £22.50 | 4 |
| Fast 150–500 Mb | Vodafone Indoor 5G Broadband 150 24 Months 150 Mb · 24 months | £22.50 | 3 |
Broadband-only deals listed for DE1 2EL 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erewash | 93.6% | 96.1% | +1.8 pts |
| South Derbyshire | 92.2% | 92.6% | +4.0 pts |
| Amber Valley | 89.2% | 89.2% | +1.1 pts |
| Derby | 88% | 97.5% | +0.3 pts |
| Broxtowe | 86.8% | 95.7% | +0.9 pts |
| North West Leicestershire | 79.5% | 89.5% | +12.6 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
Broadband in Derby: common questions
Is full fibre available in Derby?
Yes, for 88% of premises in January 2026 (108,124 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in Derby?
97.5% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.
Which broadband providers cover Derby?
At DE1 2EL we found 2 providers, including Starlink, Vodafone. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.
How does Derby compare with the UK?
Full fibre in Derby is 7.0 points above the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 95th of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in Derby is very slow?
Yes. 27 premises in Derby 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 DE1 2EL. Methodology →