Ofcom data · January 2026

Broadband in Stirling: 77% can get full fibre.

In Stirling, 77.2% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), below the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 77.2% of premises. Full fibre grew by 2.8 points in six months. It ranks 224th of 361 council areas for full fibre.

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At a glance

Broadband coverage in Stirling

77.2%can get full fibre37,039 of 47,991 premises. UK: 81%.
77.2%can get gigabitFull fibre plus upgraded cable. UK: 87.8%.
96.3%can get superfast30 Mb or faster from a fixed line. UK: 97.7%.
765cannot get 10 Mb1.6% of premises. They can ask for an upgrade under the USO.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations, January 2026 data (published May 2026). Contains Ofcom data © Ofcom 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What this means for you

Three things to know before you choose

Full fibre is still patchy

About 10,952 premises in Stirling cannot get full fibre yet, so check your exact address before you pick a deal.

Some homes are left behind

765 premises cannot get 10 Mb. If yours is one, ask for an upgrade under the Universal Service Obligation or try 5G home broadband.

More people use full fibre here

58% of premises that can get full fibre use it, above the UK figure of 47.1%.

Compared

Stirling vs Scotland and the UK

Full fibre
Stirling77.2%
Scotland74%
UK81%
Gigabit
Stirling77.2%
Scotland82.1%
UK87.8%
Superfast
Stirling96.3%
Scotland96.7%
UK97.7%
Take-up
Stirling58%
Scotland46.9%
UK47.1%

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.

Six-month change

How fast Stirling is catching up

Full fibre

74.4%→77.2%+2.8 pts

July 2025 to January 2026. 155th biggest rise of 359 councils.

Gigabit

74.4%→77.2%+2.8 pts

Gigabit coverage includes full fibre and upgraded cable.

Rank for full fibre

224of 361

12 of 32 in Scotland. Full league table →

Take-up

Most homes that can get full fibre in Stirling use it

Of every 100 premises, 77 can get full fibre and 45 use it. That is a take-up of 58%, against 47.1% across the UK.

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Nearby

Neighbouring council areas

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Full fibre in Stirling and nearby council areas
CouncilFull fibreGigabitChange*
Glasgow City92%94.9%+0.5 pts
Clackmannanshire86.2%86.2%+0.9 pts
Stirling77.2%77.2%+2.8 pts
East Dunbartonshire76.1%92.1%+1.0 pts
Falkirk71%94.3%+5.7 pts
West Dunbartonshire54.9%91.8%+11.4 pts

The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.

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FAQ

Broadband in Stirling: common questions

Is full fibre available in Stirling?

Yes, for 77.2% of premises in January 2026 (37,039 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.

What is the fastest broadband in Stirling?

77.2% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.

How does Stirling compare with the UK?

Full fibre in Stirling is 3.8 points below the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 224th of 361 council areas.

Can I get help if my broadband in Stirling is very slow?

Yes. 765 premises in Stirling 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 →

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