Ofcom data · January 2026 · deals updated weekly

Broadband in Lincoln: 87% can get full fibre.

In Lincoln, 86.8% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), above the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 91.9% of premises. Full fibre grew by 0.8 points in six months. It ranks 114th of 361 council areas for full fibre.

At a glance

Broadband coverage in Lincoln

86.8%can get full fibre44,120 of 50,848 premises. UK: 81%.
91.9%can get gigabitFull fibre plus upgraded cable. UK: 87.8%.
96%can get superfast30 Mb or faster from a fixed line. UK: 97.7%.
23cannot get 10 Mb0% 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

86.8% can get full fibre, above the UK figure, but about 6,728 premises still cannot. Check your exact address first.

Gigabit mostly means full fibre

Here, gigabit coverage (91.9%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.

Most people have not switched

Only 31% of premises that can get full fibre use it. If your street has it, you may get more speed for a similar price.

Compared

Lincoln vs the East Midlands, England and the UK

Full fibre
Lincoln86.8%
East Midlands84.4%
England81.3%
UK81%
Gigabit
Lincoln91.9%
East Midlands89.3%
England88.4%
UK87.8%
Superfast
Lincoln96%
East Midlands98%
England97.8%
UK97.7%
Take-up
Lincoln31%
East Midlands41.7%
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 Lincoln is catching up

Full fibre

86%→86.8%+0.8 pts

July 2025 to January 2026. 291st biggest rise of 359 councils.

Gigabit

91.8%→91.9%+0.1 pts

Already high, so new full fibre adds less here.

Rank for full fibre

114of 361

90 of 296 in England. Full league table →

Take-up

Most homes that can get full fibre in Lincoln haven’t switched

Of every 100 premises, 87 can get full fibre and 27 use it. That is a take-up of 31%, against 47.1% across the UK.

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Providers and prices

Broadband providers and cheapest deals in Lincoln

11 providers have broadband deals at LN6 7AS, a postcode in Lincoln:

Cheapest broadband deal by speed at LN6 7AS
SpeedCheapest dealAverage a monthDeals
Everyday Under 150 MbOnestream Fibre 40 40 Mb · 24 months£21.2532
Fast 150–500 MbVodafone Outdoor 5G Broadband 150 24 Months 150 Mb · 24 months£22.503

Broadband-only deals listed for LN6 7AS 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

All 361 councils →
Full fibre in Lincoln and nearby council areas
CouncilFull fibreGigabitChange*
Lincoln86.8%91.9%+0.8 pts
Newark and Sherwood81.8%84.1%+4.5 pts
Bassetlaw77.6%80.9%+5.1 pts
North Kesteven69.6%82.9%+1.7 pts
West Lindsey64.4%68.1%+2.9 pts
East Lindsey64%67%+9.7 pts

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

FAQ

Broadband in Lincoln: common questions

Is full fibre available in Lincoln?

Yes, for 86.8% of premises in January 2026 (44,120 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.

What is the fastest broadband in Lincoln?

91.9% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.

Which broadband providers cover Lincoln?

At LN6 7AS we found 11 providers, including Vodafone, POP Telecom, Starlink, Onestream. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.

How does Lincoln compare with the UK?

Full fibre in Lincoln is 5.8 points above the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 114th of 361 council areas.

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

Yes. 23 premises in Lincoln 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 LN6 7AS. Methodology →

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