Broadband in Test Valley: 58% can get full fibre.
In Test Valley, 58% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), below the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 75.6%, because upgraded cable networks such as Virgin Media’s add to full fibre. Full fibre grew by 5.1 points in six months. It ranks 347th of 361 council areas for full fibre.
Broadband coverage in Test Valley
Three things to know before you choose
About 26,080 premises in Test Valley cannot get full fibre yet, so check your exact address before you pick a deal.
75.6% can get gigabit speeds, partly over cable. Full fibre gives faster uploads; cable is usually fine for streaming and gaming.
52% of premises that can get full fibre use it, above the UK figure of 47.1%.
Test Valley 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 Test Valley is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 87th biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Gigabit coverage includes full fibre and upgraded cable.
Most homes that can get full fibre in Test Valley use it
Of every 100 premises, 58 can get full fibre and 30 use it. That is a take-up of 52%, against 47.1% across the UK.
Compare full fibre dealsBroadband providers and cheapest deals in Test Valley
15 providers have broadband deals at SO20 6DU, a postcode in Test Valley:
| Speed | Cheapest deal | Average a month | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Under 150 Mb | NOW Broadband NOW Superfast 67 Mb · 24 months | £23.21 | 34 |
| Fast 150–500 Mb | Sky Full Fibre 150 150 Mb · 24 months | £24.21 | 24 |
| Very fast 500–900 Mb | Sky Full Fibre 500 500 Mb · 24 months | £27.21 | 17 |
| Gigabit 900 Mb + | Sky Full Fibre Gigafast 900 Mb · 24 months | £29.21 | 22 |
Broadband-only deals listed for SO20 6DU 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 95% | 97% | +2.2 pts |
| New Forest | 75.4% | 77.4% | +4.7 pts |
| Eastleigh | 71.6% | 90.3% | +6.7 pts |
| Basingstoke and Deane | 66.9% | 80.5% | -0.9 pts |
| Winchester | 58.4% | 69.3% | +13.6 pts |
| Test Valley | 58% | 75.6% | +5.1 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
Useful for Test Valley households
Broadband in Test Valley: common questions
Is full fibre available in Test Valley?
Yes, for 58% of premises in January 2026 (35,954 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in Test Valley?
75.6% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre or upgraded cable networks.
Which broadband providers cover Test Valley?
At SO20 6DU we found 15 providers, including Vodafone, POP Telecom, Rebel, Onestream. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.
How does Test Valley compare with the UK?
Full fibre in Test Valley is 23.0 points below the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 347th of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in Test Valley is very slow?
Yes. 781 premises in Test Valley 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 SO20 6DU. Methodology →