Broadband in Nottingham: 90% can get full fibre.
In Nottingham, 89.6% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), above the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 96.8% of premises. Full fibre grew by 3.9 points in six months. It ranks 78th of 361 council areas for full fibre.
Broadband coverage in Nottingham
Three things to know before you choose
89.6% can get full fibre, above the UK figure, but about 15,271 premises still cannot. Check your exact address first.
Here, gigabit coverage (96.8%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.
Only 34% of premises that can get full fibre use it. If your street has it, you may get more speed for a similar price.
Nottingham 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 Nottingham is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 115th biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Already high, so new full fibre adds less here.
Most homes that can get full fibre in Nottingham haven’t switched
Of every 100 premises, 90 can get full fibre and 30 use it. That is a take-up of 34%, against 47.1% across the UK.
Compare full fibre dealsBroadband providers and cheapest deals in Nottingham
16 providers have broadband deals at NG7 1AG, a postcode in Nottingham:
| Speed | Cheapest deal | Average a month | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Under 150 Mb | Virgin Media M125 Broadband Only 132 Mb · 24 months | £22.99 | 35 |
| Fast 150–500 Mb | Virgin Media M250 Broadband Only 264 Mb · 24 months | £22.99 | 27 |
| Very fast 500–900 Mb | Virgin Media M500 Fibre broadband 516 Mb · 24 months | £25.99 | 18 |
| Gigabit 900 Mb + | Virgin Media Gig1 Broadband Only 1130 Mb · 24 months | £27.99 | 23 |
Broadband-only deals listed for NG7 1AG 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erewash | 93.6% | 96.1% | +1.8 pts |
| Nottingham | 89.6% | 96.8% | +3.9 pts |
| Ashfield | 88.5% | 97% | +20.2 pts |
| Broxtowe | 86.8% | 95.7% | +0.9 pts |
| Gedling | 84.5% | 93.5% | +4.7 pts |
| Rushcliffe | 64.8% | 80.9% | +4.7 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
Useful for Nottingham households
Broadband in Nottingham: common questions
Is full fibre available in Nottingham?
Yes, for 89.6% of premises in January 2026 (131,221 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in Nottingham?
96.8% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.
Which broadband providers cover Nottingham?
At NG7 1AG we found 16 providers, including Vodafone, POP Telecom, Rebel, Onestream. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.
How does Nottingham compare with the UK?
Full fibre in Nottingham is 8.6 points above the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 78th of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in Nottingham is very slow?
Yes. 100 premises in Nottingham 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 NG7 1AG. Methodology →