Broadband in Leicester: 94% can get full fibre.
In Leicester, 94.4% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), above the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 97.6% of premises. Full fibre grew by 0.4 points in six months. It ranks 24th of 361 council areas for full fibre.
Broadband coverage in Leicester
Three things to know before you choose
94.4% can get full fibre, above the UK figure, but about 8,410 premises still cannot. Check your exact address first.
Here, gigabit coverage (97.6%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.
Only 32% of premises that can get full fibre use it. If your street has it, you may get more speed for a similar price.
Leicester 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 Leicester is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 319th biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Already high, so new full fibre adds less here.
Most homes that can get full fibre in Leicester haven’t switched
Of every 100 premises, 94 can get full fibre and 30 use it. That is a take-up of 32%, against 47.1% across the UK.
Compare full fibre dealsBroadband providers and cheapest deals in Leicester
12 providers have broadband deals at LE1 1FA, a postcode in Leicester:
| Speed | Cheapest deal | Average a month | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Under 150 Mb | Three 4G Hub (24m) 10 Mb · 24 months | £17.50 | 32 |
| Fast 150–500 Mb | Starlink Residential - 200 Mbps 200 Mb · 1 months | £79 | 2 |
Broadband-only deals listed for LE1 1FA 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oadby and Wigston | 95% | 98.4% | 0.0 pts |
| Leicester | 94.4% | 97.6% | +0.4 pts |
| Blaby | 90.5% | 91.7% | +1.7 pts |
| Charnwood | 88.7% | 93.7% | +13.9 pts |
| Harborough | 77.9% | 80.8% | +2.7 pts |
| Hinckley and Bosworth | 75.9% | 83.6% | +11.6 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
Useful for Leicester households
Broadband in Leicester: common questions
Is full fibre available in Leicester?
Yes, for 94.4% of premises in January 2026 (140,520 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in Leicester?
97.6% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.
Which broadband providers cover Leicester?
At LE1 1FA we found 12 providers, including POP Telecom, Starlink, Onestream, Vodafone. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.
How does Leicester compare with the UK?
Full fibre in Leicester is 13.4 points above the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 24th of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in Leicester is very slow?
Yes. 24 premises in Leicester 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 LE1 1FA. Methodology →