Broadband in Peterborough: 95% can get full fibre.
In Peterborough, 94.8% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), above the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 95.8% of premises. Full fibre grew by 0.6 points in six months. It ranks 18th of 361 council areas for full fibre.
Broadband coverage in Peterborough
Three things to know before you choose
94.8% can get full fibre, above the UK figure, but about 5,067 premises still cannot. Check your exact address first.
Here, gigabit coverage (95.8%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.
51% of premises that can get full fibre use it, above the UK figure of 47.1%.
Peterborough vs the East of England, 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 Peterborough is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 302nd biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Already high, so new full fibre adds less here.
Most homes that can get full fibre in Peterborough use it
Of every 100 premises, 95 can get full fibre and 48 use it. That is a take-up of 51%, against 47.1% across the UK.
Compare full fibre dealsBroadband providers and cheapest deals in Peterborough
17 providers have broadband deals at PE3 7JD, a postcode in Peterborough:
| Speed | Cheapest deal | Average a month | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Under 150 Mb | Three 4G Hub (24m) 10 Mb · 24 months | £17.50 | 24 |
| Fast 150–500 Mb | 4th Utility 150Mb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months) 150 Mb · 24 months | £15.75 | 23 |
| Very fast 500–900 Mb | Rise Fibre 500Mb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months) 500 Mb · 24 months | £20 | 15 |
| Gigabit 900 Mb + | Rise Fibre 1Gb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months) 1000 Mb · 24 months | £19.50 | 24 |
Broadband-only deals listed for PE3 7JD 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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Neighbouring council areas
| Council | Full fibre | Gigabit | Change* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterborough | 94.8% | 95.8% | +0.6 pts |
| North Northamptonshire | 88.6% | 95.3% | +1.0 pts |
| Fenland | 84.2% | 88.5% | +2.6 pts |
| Rutland | 78.8% | 78.8% | +2.5 pts |
| Huntingdonshire | 78.8% | 90% | +2.0 pts |
| South Holland | 76.4% | 76.4% | +2.9 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
Useful for Peterborough households
Broadband in Peterborough: common questions
Is full fibre available in Peterborough?
Yes, for 94.8% of premises in January 2026 (91,986 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in Peterborough?
95.8% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.
Which broadband providers cover Peterborough?
At PE3 7JD we found 17 providers, including 4th Utility, Vodafone, Rise Fibre, Virgin Media. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.
How does Peterborough compare with the UK?
Full fibre in Peterborough is 13.8 points above the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 18th of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in Peterborough is very slow?
Yes. 272 premises in Peterborough 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 PE3 7JD. Methodology →