Broadband in Na h-Eileanan Siar: 12% can get full fibre.
In Na h-Eileanan Siar, 12% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), below the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 12% of premises. Full fibre grew by 1.7 points in six months. It ranks 361st of 361 council areas for full fibre.
Broadband coverage in Na h-Eileanan Siar
Three things to know before you choose
About 15,673 premises in Na h-Eileanan Siar cannot get full fibre yet, so check your exact address before you pick a deal.
864 premises cannot get 10 Mb. If yours is one, ask for an upgrade under the Universal Service Obligation or try 5G home broadband.
Only 43% of premises that can get full fibre use it. If your street has it, you may get more speed for a similar price.
Na h-Eileanan Siar vs Scotland 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 229th biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Gigabit coverage includes full fibre and upgraded cable.
Most homes that can get full fibre in Na h-Eileanan Siar haven’t switched
Of every 100 premises, 12 can get full fibre and 5 use it. That is a take-up of 43%, against 47.1% across the UK.
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Neighbouring council areas
| Council | Full fibre | Gigabit | Change* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moray | 64.1% | 64.1% | +4.4 pts |
| Highland | 63.3% | 63.3% | +3.1 pts |
| Perth and Kinross | 36.6% | 55.1% | +3.8 pts |
| Orkney Islands | 30% | 30% | +5.1 pts |
| Argyll and Bute | 23.9% | 23.9% | +2.8 pts |
| Na h-Eileanan Siar | 12% | 12% | +1.7 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
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Broadband in Na h-Eileanan Siar: common questions
Is full fibre available in Na h-Eileanan Siar?
Yes, for 12% of premises in January 2026 (2,138 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in Na h-Eileanan Siar?
12% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.
How does Na h-Eileanan Siar compare with the UK?
Full fibre in Na h-Eileanan Siar is 69.0 points below the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 361st of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in Na h-Eileanan Siar is very slow?
Yes. 864 premises in Na h-Eileanan Siar 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. Methodology →