Broadband in Reading: 96% can get full fibre.
In Reading, 95.6% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), above the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 96.4% of premises. Full fibre grew by 0.8 points in six months. It ranks 11th of 361 council areas for full fibre.
Broadband coverage in Reading
Three things to know before you choose
Nearly every home in Reading can get full fibre, so you can choose on price and service rather than on the network.
Here, gigabit coverage (96.4%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.
Only 42% of premises that can get full fibre use it. If your street has it, you may get more speed for a similar price.
Reading vs the South East, 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 Reading is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 294th biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Already high, so new full fibre adds less here.
Most homes that can get full fibre in Reading haven’t switched
Of every 100 premises, 96 can get full fibre and 40 use it. That is a take-up of 42%, against 47.1% across the UK.
Compare full fibre dealsBroadband providers and cheapest deals in Reading
18 providers have broadband deals at RG1 7YU, a postcode in Reading:
| 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 | 29 |
| Very fast 500–900 Mb | Rise Fibre 500Mb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months) 500 Mb · 24 months | £20 | 18 |
| Gigabit 900 Mb + | Rise Fibre 1Gb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months) 1000 Mb · 24 months | £19.50 | 30 |
Broadband-only deals listed for RG1 7YU 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracknell Forest | 96.7% | 97.2% | +0.1 pts |
| Reading | 95.6% | 96.4% | +0.8 pts |
| Wokingham | 84.2% | 93.8% | +2.3 pts |
| West Berkshire | 78.6% | 87.8% | +2.3 pts |
| Hart | 75.6% | 86.9% | +2.3 pts |
| South Oxfordshire | 74.9% | 82.8% | +8.1 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
Broadband in Reading: common questions
Is full fibre available in Reading?
Yes, for 95.6% of premises in January 2026 (76,004 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in Reading?
96.4% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.
Which broadband providers cover Reading?
At RG1 7YU we found 18 providers, including 4th Utility, Rise Fibre, POP Telecom, EE. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.
How does Reading compare with the UK?
Full fibre in Reading is 14.6 points above the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 11th of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in Reading is very slow?
Yes. 20 premises in Reading 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 RG1 7YU. Methodology →