Broadband in Preston: 86% can get full fibre.
In Preston, 86% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), above the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 92.2% of premises. Full fibre grew by 14.8 points in six months, the 12th biggest rise of 359 council areas.
Broadband coverage in Preston
Three things to know before you choose
86% can get full fibre, above the UK figure, but about 10,470 premises still cannot. Check your exact address first.
Here, gigabit coverage (92.2%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.
Only 37% of premises that can get full fibre use it. If your street has it, you may get more speed for a similar price.
Preston vs the North West, 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 Preston is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 12th biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Already high, so new full fibre adds less here.
Most homes that can get full fibre in Preston haven’t switched
Of every 100 premises, 86 can get full fibre and 32 use it. That is a take-up of 37%, against 47.1% across the UK.
Compare full fibre dealsBroadband providers and cheapest deals in Preston
12 providers have broadband deals at PR3 5DE, a postcode in Preston:
| Speed | Cheapest deal | Average a month | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Under 150 Mb | Three 4G Hub (24m) 10 Mb · 24 months | £17.50 | 32 |
| Fast 150–500 Mb | Starlink Residential - 200 Mbps 200 Mb · 1 months | £79 | 2 |
Broadband-only deals listed for PR3 5DE 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fylde | 92.8% | 94.4% | +1.7 pts |
| Wyre | 92.4% | 92.4% | +2.0 pts |
| Chorley | 89.8% | 93.1% | +3.8 pts |
| Preston | 86% | 92.2% | +14.8 pts |
| South Ribble | 85.4% | 88.4% | +12.7 pts |
| Blackpool | 83.9% | 93.6% | +20.6 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
Broadband in Preston: common questions
Is full fibre available in Preston?
Yes, for 86% of premises in January 2026 (64,300 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in Preston?
92.2% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.
Which broadband providers cover Preston?
At PR3 5DE we found 12 providers, including POP Telecom, Starlink, Onestream, Vodafone. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.
How does Preston compare with the UK?
Full fibre in Preston is 5.0 points above the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 123rd of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in Preston is very slow?
Yes. 105 premises in Preston 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 PR3 5DE. Methodology →