Broadband in Tendring: 79% can get full fibre.
In Tendring, 79.4% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), below the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 79.4% of premises. Full fibre grew by 2.4 points in six months. It ranks 197th of 361 council areas for full fibre.
Broadband coverage in Tendring
Three things to know before you choose
About 16,383 premises in Tendring cannot get full fibre yet, so check your exact address before you pick a deal.
Here, gigabit coverage (79.4%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.
53% of premises that can get full fibre use it, above the UK figure of 47.1%.
Tendring 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 Tendring is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 176th biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Gigabit coverage includes full fibre and upgraded cable.
Most homes that can get full fibre in Tendring use it
Of every 100 premises, 79 can get full fibre and 42 use it. That is a take-up of 53%, against 47.1% across the UK.
Compare full fibre dealsBroadband providers and cheapest deals in Tendring
13 providers have broadband deals at CO16 9JU, a postcode in Tendring:
| 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 | Truespeed 150 - 24 months 150 Mb · 24 months | £20 | 6 |
| Very fast 500–900 Mb | Truespeed 600 - 24 months 600 Mb · 24 months | £20 | 2 |
| Gigabit 900 Mb + | Truespeed 900 - 24 months 900 Mb · 24 months | £19.50 | 2 |
Broadband-only deals listed for CO16 9JU 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich | 95.4% | 96.5% | +0.6 pts |
| Braintree | 90.3% | 90.3% | +0.4 pts |
| Maldon | 82.2% | 82.2% | +0.4 pts |
| Tendring | 79.4% | 79.4% | +2.4 pts |
| Babergh | 75.4% | 75.4% | +3.6 pts |
| Colchester | 68% | 82.2% | +6.5 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
Broadband in Tendring: common questions
Is full fibre available in Tendring?
Yes, for 79.4% of premises in January 2026 (63,027 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in Tendring?
79.4% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.
Which broadband providers cover Tendring?
At CO16 9JU we found 13 providers, including Truespeed, POP Telecom, Starlink, Onestream. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.
How does Tendring compare with the UK?
Full fibre in Tendring is 1.6 points below the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 197th of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in Tendring is very slow?
Yes. 231 premises in Tendring 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 CO16 9JU. Methodology →