Broadband in Swale: 74% can get full fibre.
In Swale, 74.3% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), below the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 80.2% of premises. Full fibre grew by 0.9 points in six months. It ranks 260th of 361 council areas for full fibre.
Broadband coverage in Swale
Three things to know before you choose
About 17,665 premises in Swale cannot get full fibre yet, so check your exact address before you pick a deal.
763 premises cannot get 10 Mb. If yours is one, ask for an upgrade under the Universal Service Obligation or try 5G home broadband.
64% of premises that can get full fibre use it, above the UK figure of 47.1%.
Swale 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 Swale is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 288th biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Gigabit coverage includes full fibre and upgraded cable.
Most homes that can get full fibre in Swale use it
Of every 100 premises, 74 can get full fibre and 48 use it. That is a take-up of 64%, against 47.1% across the UK.
Compare full fibre dealsBroadband providers and cheapest deals in Swale
11 providers have broadband deals at ME9 9NT, a postcode in Swale:
| Speed | Cheapest deal | Average a month | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Under 150 Mb | Onestream Fibre 40 40 Mb · 24 months | £21.25 | 31 |
| Fast 150–500 Mb | Starlink Residential - 200 Mbps 200 Mb · 1 months | £79 | 2 |
Broadband-only deals listed for ME9 9NT 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southend-on-Sea | 97.6% | 98.3% | 0.0 pts |
| Medway | 81.2% | 90.4% | +1.6 pts |
| Canterbury | 75% | 75% | +2.5 pts |
| Swale | 74.3% | 80.2% | +0.9 pts |
| Maidstone | 71.4% | 80.5% | +1.7 pts |
| Ashford | 68% | 76% | +0.6 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
Broadband in Swale: common questions
Is full fibre available in Swale?
Yes, for 74.3% of premises in January 2026 (51,069 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in Swale?
80.2% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.
Which broadband providers cover Swale?
At ME9 9NT we found 11 providers, including POP Telecom, Starlink, Onestream, Vodafone. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.
How does Swale compare with the UK?
Full fibre in Swale is 6.7 points below the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 260th of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in Swale is very slow?
Yes. 763 premises in Swale 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 ME9 9NT. Methodology →