Ofcom data · January 2026 · deals updated weekly

Broadband in Isles of Scilly: 50% can get full fibre.

In Isles of Scilly, 50.2% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), below the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 50.2% of premises. Full fibre grew by 0.4 points in six months. It ranks 353rd of 361 council areas for full fibre.

At a glance

Broadband coverage in Isles of Scilly

50.2%can get full fibre859 of 1,711 premises. UK: 81%.
50.2%can get gigabitFull fibre plus upgraded cable. UK: 87.8%.
97.8%can get superfast30 Mb or faster from a fixed line. UK: 97.7%.
1cannot get 10 Mb0.1% 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

Full fibre is still patchy

About 852 premises in Isles of Scilly cannot get full fibre yet, so check your exact address before you pick a deal.

Gigabit mostly means full fibre

Here, gigabit coverage (50.2%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.

Most people have not switched

Only 20% of premises that can get full fibre use it. If your street has it, you may get more speed for a similar price.

Compared

Isles of Scilly vs the South West, England and the UK

Full fibre
Isles of Scilly50.2%
South West74.9%
England81.3%
UK81%
Gigabit
Isles of Scilly50.2%
South West80.6%
England88.4%
UK87.8%
Superfast
Isles of Scilly97.8%
South West96%
England97.8%
UK97.7%
Take-up
Isles of Scilly20%
South West48%
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 Isles of Scilly is catching up

Full fibre

49.8%→50.2%+0.4 pts

July 2025 to January 2026. 318th biggest rise of 359 councils.

Gigabit

49.8%→50.2%+0.4 pts

Gigabit coverage includes full fibre and upgraded cable.

Rank for full fibre

353of 361

294 of 296 in England. Full league table →

Take-up

Most homes that can get full fibre in Isles of Scilly haven’t switched

Of every 100 premises, 50 can get full fibre and 10 use it. That is a take-up of 20%, against 47.1% across the UK.

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Uses full fibre (10)Could, but doesn’t (40)Can’t get it yet (50)
Providers and prices

Broadband providers and cheapest deals in Isles of Scilly

11 providers have broadband deals at TR21 0NW, a postcode in Isles of Scilly:

Cheapest broadband deal by speed at TR21 0NW
SpeedCheapest dealAverage a monthDeals
Everyday Under 150 MbOnestream Fibre 40 40 Mb · 24 months£21.2531
Fast 150–500 MbStarlink Residential - 200 Mbps 200 Mb · 1 months£792

Broadband-only deals listed for TR21 0NW 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 Isles of Scilly and nearby council areas
CouncilFull fibreGigabitChange*
Plymouth78.2%93.8%+1.6 pts
Cornwall65.3%66%+4.2 pts
West Devon64.2%64.2%+4.4 pts
Torridge60%60%-2.8 pts
South Hams58.6%58.7%+2.6 pts
Isles of Scilly50.2%50.2%+0.4 pts

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

FAQ

Broadband in Isles of Scilly: common questions

Is full fibre available in Isles of Scilly?

Yes, for 50.2% of premises in January 2026 (859 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.

What is the fastest broadband in Isles of Scilly?

50.2% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.

Which broadband providers cover Isles of Scilly?

At TR21 0NW we found 11 providers, including POP Telecom, Starlink, Onestream, Vodafone. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.

How does Isles of Scilly compare with the UK?

Full fibre in Isles of Scilly is 30.8 points below the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 353rd of 361 council areas.

Can I get help if my broadband in Isles of Scilly is very slow?

Yes. 1 premises in Isles of Scilly 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 TR21 0NW. Methodology →

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