Broadband in Hackney: 84% can get full fibre.
In Hackney, 84.1% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), above the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 91.6% of premises. Full fibre grew by 0.2 points in six months. It ranks 152nd of 361 council areas for full fibre.
Broadband coverage in Hackney
Three things to know before you choose
84.1% can get full fibre, above the UK figure, but about 20,623 premises still cannot. Check your exact address first.
Here, gigabit coverage (91.6%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.
Only 37% of premises that can get full fibre use it. If your street has it, you may get more speed for a similar price.
Hackney vs London, 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 Hackney is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 333rd biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Already high, so new full fibre adds less here.
Most homes that can get full fibre in Hackney haven’t switched
Of every 100 premises, 84 can get full fibre and 31 use it. That is a take-up of 37%, against 47.1% across the UK.
Compare full fibre dealsBroadband providers and cheapest deals in Hackney
17 providers have broadband deals at E5 8NZ, a postcode in Hackney:
| Speed | Cheapest deal | Average a month | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Under 150 Mb | Community Fibre 100 Mbps Fibre Broadband (24m) 100 Mb · 24 months | £17 | 33 |
| Fast 150–500 Mb | Community Fibre 150 Mbps Fibre Broadband (24m) 150 Mb · 24 months | £18 | 31 |
| Very fast 500–900 Mb | Community Fibre 500 Mbps Fibre Broadband (24m) 500 Mb · 24 months | £19 | 20 |
| Gigabit 900 Mb + | Community Fibre 1 Gbps Fibre Broadband (24m) 1000 Mb · 24 months | £23 | 28 |
Broadband-only deals listed for E5 8NZ 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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Neighbouring council areas
| Council | Full fibre | Gigabit | Change* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Forest | 87.4% | 94.1% | +1.6 pts |
| Islington | 84.4% | 95.3% | +2.2 pts |
| Hackney | 84.1% | 91.6% | +0.2 pts |
| City of London | 82.3% | 82.6% | -0.1 pts |
| Tower Hamlets | 82% | 86.7% | +0.4 pts |
| Haringey | 61.6% | 89.1% | -1.0 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
Broadband in Hackney: common questions
Is full fibre available in Hackney?
Yes, for 84.1% of premises in January 2026 (109,332 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in Hackney?
91.6% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.
Which broadband providers cover Hackney?
At E5 8NZ we found 17 providers, including Community Fibre, POP Telecom, Rebel, Onestream. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.
How does Hackney compare with the UK?
Full fibre in Hackney is 3.1 points above the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 152nd of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in Hackney is very slow?
Yes. 80 premises in Hackney 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 E5 8NZ. Methodology →