Ofcom data · January 2026 · deals updated weekly

Broadband in Doncaster: 95% can get full fibre.

In Doncaster, 94.5% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), above the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 96.4% of premises. Full fibre grew by 0.9 points in six months. It ranks 21st of 361 council areas for full fibre.

At a glance

Broadband coverage in Doncaster

94.5%can get full fibre144,022 of 152,377 premises. UK: 81%.
96.4%can get gigabitFull fibre plus upgraded cable. UK: 87.8%.
99.2%can get superfast30 Mb or faster from a fixed line. UK: 97.7%.
325cannot get 10 Mb0.2% 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

Better than most of the UK

94.5% can get full fibre, above the UK figure, but about 8,355 premises still cannot. Check your exact address first.

Gigabit mostly means full fibre

Here, gigabit coverage (96.4%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.

More people use full fibre here

54% of premises that can get full fibre use it, above the UK figure of 47.1%.

Compared

Doncaster vs Yorkshire and The Humber, England and the UK

Full fibre
Doncaster94.5%
Yorkshire and The Humber91%
England81.3%
UK81%
Gigabit
Doncaster96.4%
Yorkshire and The Humber93.3%
England88.4%
UK87.8%
Superfast
Doncaster99.2%
Yorkshire and The Humber98.2%
England97.8%
UK97.7%
Take-up
Doncaster54%
Yorkshire and The Humber48.5%
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 Doncaster is catching up

Full fibre

93.6%→94.5%+0.9 pts

July 2025 to January 2026. 282nd biggest rise of 359 councils.

Gigabit

95.4%→96.4%+1.0 pts

Already high, so new full fibre adds less here.

Rank for full fibre

21of 361

15 of 296 in England. Full league table →

Take-up

Most homes that can get full fibre in Doncaster use it

Of every 100 premises, 95 can get full fibre and 51 use it. That is a take-up of 54%, against 47.1% across the UK.

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Uses full fibre (51)Could, but doesn’t (44)Can’t get it yet (5)
Providers and prices

Broadband providers and cheapest deals in Doncaster

18 providers have broadband deals at DN2 5EX, a postcode in Doncaster:

Cheapest broadband deal by speed at DN2 5EX
SpeedCheapest dealAverage a monthDeals
Everyday Under 150 MbThree 4G Hub (24m) 10 Mb · 24 months£17.5018
Fast 150–500 Mb4th Utility 150Mb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months) 150 Mb · 24 months£15.7529
Very fast 500–900 MbRise Fibre 500Mb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months) 500 Mb · 24 months£2018
Gigabit 900 Mb +Rise Fibre 1Gb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months) 1000 Mb · 24 months£19.5030

Broadband-only deals listed for DN2 5EX 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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Nearby

Neighbouring council areas

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Full fibre in Doncaster and nearby council areas
CouncilFull fibreGigabitChange*
Rotherham94.7%96.7%+2.4 pts
Doncaster94.5%96.4%+0.9 pts
Wakefield94.2%95.3%+1.3 pts
Bolsover89.1%93.3%+2.8 pts
Chesterfield88%90.5%+1.1 pts
Bassetlaw77.6%80.9%+5.1 pts

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

FAQ

Broadband in Doncaster: common questions

Is full fibre available in Doncaster?

Yes, for 94.5% of premises in January 2026 (144,022 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.

What is the fastest broadband in Doncaster?

96.4% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.

Which broadband providers cover Doncaster?

At DN2 5EX we found 18 providers, including 4th Utility, Rise Fibre, POP Telecom, Vodafone. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.

How does Doncaster compare with the UK?

Full fibre in Doncaster is 13.5 points above the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 21st of 361 council areas.

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

Yes. 325 premises in Doncaster 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 DN2 5EX. Methodology →

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