Ofcom data · January 2026 · deals updated weekly

Broadband in Midlothian: 93% can get full fibre.

In Midlothian, 92.5% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), above the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 92.5% of premises. Full fibre grew by 1.9 points in six months. It ranks 48th of 361 council areas for full fibre.

At a glance

Broadband coverage in Midlothian

92.5%can get full fibre43,462 of 47,006 premises. UK: 81%.
92.5%can get gigabitFull fibre plus upgraded cable. UK: 87.8%.
98.9%can get superfast30 Mb or faster from a fixed line. UK: 97.7%.
176cannot get 10 Mb0.4% 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

92.5% can get full fibre, above the UK figure, but about 3,544 premises still cannot. Check your exact address first.

Gigabit mostly means full fibre

Here, gigabit coverage (92.5%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.

More people use full fibre here

70% of premises that can get full fibre use it, above the UK figure of 47.1%.

Compared

Midlothian vs Scotland and the UK

Full fibre
Midlothian92.5%
Scotland74%
UK81%
Gigabit
Midlothian92.5%
Scotland82.1%
UK87.8%
Superfast
Midlothian98.9%
Scotland96.7%
UK97.7%
Take-up
Midlothian70%
Scotland46.9%
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 Midlothian is catching up

Full fibre

90.6%→92.5%+1.9 pts

July 2025 to January 2026. 208th biggest rise of 359 councils.

Gigabit

90.6%→92.5%+1.9 pts

Already high, so new full fibre adds less here.

Rank for full fibre

48of 361

2 of 32 in Scotland. Full league table →

Take-up

Most homes that can get full fibre in Midlothian use it

Of every 100 premises, 93 can get full fibre and 65 use it. That is a take-up of 70%, against 47.1% across the UK.

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Providers and prices

Broadband providers and cheapest deals in Midlothian

15 providers have broadband deals at EH23 4LT, a postcode in Midlothian:

Cheapest broadband deal by speed at EH23 4LT
SpeedCheapest dealAverage a monthDeals
Everyday Under 150 MbVodafone Indoor 5G Broadband 50 24 Months 50 Mb · 24 months£22.5035
Fast 150–500 MbVodafone Indoor 5G Broadband 150 24 Months 150 Mb · 24 months£22.5025
Very fast 500–900 MbSky Full Fibre 500 500 Mb · 24 months£27.2117
Gigabit 900 Mb +Sky Full Fibre Gigafast 900 Mb · 24 months£29.2122

Broadband-only deals listed for EH23 4LT 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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Nearby

Neighbouring council areas

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Full fibre in Midlothian and nearby council areas
CouncilFull fibreGigabitChange*
Midlothian92.5%92.5%+1.9 pts
East Lothian87.8%87.8%+1.5 pts
City of Edinburgh84.2%92.7%+1.2 pts
West Lothian80.4%92.3%+4.6 pts
Scottish Borders75.7%75.7%+7.4 pts
Fife71.7%83.1%+3.9 pts

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

FAQ

Broadband in Midlothian: common questions

Is full fibre available in Midlothian?

Yes, for 92.5% of premises in January 2026 (43,462 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.

What is the fastest broadband in Midlothian?

92.5% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.

Which broadband providers cover Midlothian?

At EH23 4LT we found 15 providers, including Vodafone, POP Telecom, Rebel, Onestream. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.

How does Midlothian compare with the UK?

Full fibre in Midlothian is 11.5 points above the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 48th of 361 council areas.

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

Yes. 176 premises in Midlothian 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 EH23 4LT. Methodology →

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