Broadband Deals in Bristol
Compare Bristol's best broadband deals. Save up to £163Annual Savings based on average monthly bill of £34.50 from nationally representative sample (1000) vs our cheapest average monthly cost for Sky(>300Mbs). Moneysupermarket data correct as of 10/04/2026.
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Broadband in Bristol
Bristol benefits from strong broadband infrastructure, with three competing full-fibre wholesale networks serving the city — Openreach (used by BT, Sky, EE, Plusnet and TalkTalk), Virgin Media's independent cable network, and CityFibre (enabling Vodafone and others).
Local alternative networks Truespeed and Netomnia (YouFibre) are also active in Bristol. Full-fibre coverage across the city is 81.7%, compared to a UK national average of 78% (Ofcom, November 2025).
Typical download speeds in Bristol range from 100 to 150 Mbps, though full-fibre packages deliver 500 Mbps or more.
Coverage and speeds vary by postcode: BS15, BS4 and BS10 are among the fastest areas, while some outer streets still rely on copper-based connections. Enter your postcode above to see exactly which providers and deals are available at your address.
Coverage available in Bristol
Bristol has digital infrastructure with high-speed internet accessible to the vast majority of residents. Below is a detailed breakdown of the broadband availability coverage.
Broadband availability coverage in Bristol by year*
| Reporting year | Gigabit 900+ Mbps |
Ultrafast 300–900 Mbps |
Superfast 30–300 Mbps |
Unavailability <10 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94.0% | 94.1% | 97.2% | 2.2% |
| 2024 | 93.3% | 93.4% | 96.9% | 2.9% |
| 2023 | 92.6% | 92.7% | 96.8% | 3.0% |
*Source: Ofcom Connected Nations reports in 2025, 2024, 2023.
Full fibre availability in Bristol
In Bristol, the rollout of the Full Fibre technology has seen progress. Currently, out of the 218,567 total premises in the area, 81.7% have access to a Full Fibre connection.
Full fibre availability coverage in Bristol by year**
| Reporting year | Total number of premises | Percentage of premises with full fibre | Number of premises with full fibre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 218,567 | 81.7% | 178,617 |
| 2024 | 216,329 | 75.1% | 162,541 |
| 2023 | 215,470 | 67.4% | 145,277 |
**Source: Ofcom Connected Nations reports in 2025, 2024, 2023.
Speeds available in Bristol?
The table below shows the average connection speeds available in Bristol across the three main broadband tiers: Standard, Superfast and Ultrafast. Standard connections (up to 30 Mbps) run on older copper lines, while Superfast (up to 300 Mbps) and Ultrafast (over 300 Mbps) deliver the faster speeds that come with part- or full-fibre packages.
Upgrading to fibre makes a substantial difference to both download and upload speeds.
Average broadband speeds in Bristol***
| Speed tier | Standard <30 Mbps |
Superfast 31-300 Mbps |
Ultrafast 301-900 Mbps |
Gigabit 900+ Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 28 | 253 | 454 | 1,079 |
| Upload | 3 | 43 | 65 | 135 |
***Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 Report.
Recommended broadband deals in Bristol
These are the best broadband deals available in Bristol right now. Whether you want a budget package or top full-fibre speeds, the deals below are among the strongest options across Bristol's leading providers.
Check availability at your postcode to confirm the best offers for your home.
Fastest broadband in Bristol
These speeds are based on the Bristol BS1 5QT. We've used this postcode because it is representative of one of the fastest areas for broadband in Bristol. The fastest broadband deal in Bristol is Full Fibre 1.6Gb Premium, with a download speed of 1600 Mbps.
Vodafone are also in the area and advertise speeds up to 1600 Mbps.
If you would like to know if this deal is available for your postcode, please feel free to use our postcode checker at the top of the page to check.
Cheapest broadband deal in Bristol
The cheapest broadband in Bristol is Vodafone's 5G Broadband 50 package costing £13.17 per month.
With download speeds advertised at 50 Mb and upload speeds at 5 Mb. Other broadband providers also offer very cheap broadband deals in Bristol so it is worth looking for other packages which might suit your needs better.
Broadband providers in Bristol
In Bristol, you will see Openreach broadband providers advertise speeds up to 1600 Mbps.
Broadband speeds by ward in Bristol
Broadband speeds vary from one Bristol neighbourhood to the next.
The rankings below, drawn from Ofcom's 2025 Connected Nations Report, show how each area compares.
| # | Ward | Standard | Superfast | Ultrafast | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <10 Mbit/s | 10-30 Mbit/s | 30-100 Mbit/s | 100-300 Mbit/s | 300-900 Mbit/s | 900+ Mbit/s | ||
| 1 | Henbury and Brentry | 7 Mb/s | 19 Mb/s | 59 Mb/s | 203 Mb/s | 430 Mb/s | 1,128 Mb/s |
| 2 | Southmead | 8 Mb/s | 20 Mb/s | 59 Mb/s | 206 Mb/s | 433 Mb/s | 1,118 Mb/s |
| 3 | St George Troopers Hill | 7 Mb/s | 22 Mb/s | 64 Mb/s | 201 Mb/s | 436 Mb/s | 1,112 Mb/s |
| 4 | St George Central | 7 Mb/s | 20 Mb/s | 63 Mb/s | 200 Mb/s | 436 Mb/s | 1,116 Mb/s |
| 5 | Hillfields | 7 Mb/s | 19 Mb/s | 61 Mb/s | 198 Mb/s | 444 Mb/s | 1,103 Mb/s |
| 6 | Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston | 7 Mb/s | 20 Mb/s | 62 Mb/s | 197 Mb/s | 445 Mb/s | 1,093 Mb/s |
| 7 | Frome Vale | 7 Mb/s | 21 Mb/s | 63 Mb/s | 195 Mb/s | 445 Mb/s | 1,102 Mb/s |
| 8 | Clifton | 7 Mb/s | 21 Mb/s | 68 Mb/s | 188 Mb/s | 447 Mb/s | 1,083 Mb/s |
| 9 | Stoke Bishop | 6 Mb/s | 22 Mb/s | 64 Mb/s | 193 Mb/s | 447 Mb/s | 1,095 Mb/s |
| 10 | Clifton Down | 8 Mb/s | 22 Mb/s | 68 Mb/s | 189 Mb/s | 450 Mb/s | 1,081 Mb/s |
| 11 | Hengrove and Whitchurch Park | 7 Mb/s | 20 Mb/s | 62 Mb/s | 193 Mb/s | 451 Mb/s | 1,088 Mb/s |
| 12 | Horfield | 7 Mb/s | 21 Mb/s | 63 Mb/s | 190 Mb/s | 451 Mb/s | 1,080 Mb/s |
| 13 | Cotham | 8 Mb/s | 23 Mb/s | 68 Mb/s | 191 Mb/s | 451 Mb/s | 1,077 Mb/s |
| 14 | Lockleaze | 6 Mb/s | 20 Mb/s | 61 Mb/s | 192 Mb/s | 452 Mb/s | 1,088 Mb/s |
| 15 | Eastville | 6 Mb/s | 21 Mb/s | 63 Mb/s | 189 Mb/s | 452 Mb/s | 1,080 Mb/s |
| 16 | Hotwells and Harbourside | 8 Mb/s | 21 Mb/s | 68 Mb/s | 183 Mb/s | 453 Mb/s | 1,042 Mb/s |
| 17 | St George West | 7 Mb/s | 21 Mb/s | 66 Mb/s | 184 Mb/s | 455 Mb/s | 1,079 Mb/s |
| 18 | Lawrence Hill | 8 Mb/s | 22 Mb/s | 63 Mb/s | 180 Mb/s | 455 Mb/s | 1,057 Mb/s |
| 19 | Southville | 5 Mb/s | 22 Mb/s | 67 Mb/s | 188 Mb/s | 458 Mb/s | 1,064 Mb/s |
| 20 | Brislington East | 6 Mb/s | 21 Mb/s | 64 Mb/s | 187 Mb/s | 460 Mb/s | 1,078 Mb/s |
| 21 | Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze | 7 Mb/s | 22 Mb/s | 64 Mb/s | 191 Mb/s | 461 Mb/s | 1,078 Mb/s |
| 22 | Filwood | 6 Mb/s | 21 Mb/s | 62 Mb/s | 187 Mb/s | 461 Mb/s | 1,073 Mb/s |
| 23 | Easton | 5 Mb/s | 21 Mb/s | 65 Mb/s | 185 Mb/s | 462 Mb/s | 1,069 Mb/s |
| 24 | Brislington West | 7 Mb/s | 20 Mb/s | 62 Mb/s | 187 Mb/s | 462 Mb/s | 1,067 Mb/s |
| 25 | Bedminster | 7 Mb/s | 21 Mb/s | 66 Mb/s | 184 Mb/s | 462 Mb/s | 1,068 Mb/s |
| 26 | Stockwood | 7 Mb/s | 20 Mb/s | 65 Mb/s | 190 Mb/s | 462 Mb/s | 1,084 Mb/s |
| 27 | Bishopston and Ashley Down | 7 Mb/s | 21 Mb/s | 66 Mb/s | 184 Mb/s | 464 Mb/s | 1,060 Mb/s |
| 28 | Redland | 5 Mb/s | 21 Mb/s | 67 Mb/s | 187 Mb/s | 464 Mb/s | 1,069 Mb/s |
| 29 | Hartcliffe and Withywood | 7 Mb/s | 20 Mb/s | 64 Mb/s | 184 Mb/s | 465 Mb/s | 1,074 Mb/s |
| 30 | Central | 7 Mb/s | 22 Mb/s | 63 Mb/s | 175 Mb/s | 465 Mb/s | 1,014 Mb/s |
| 31 | Windmill Hill | 7 Mb/s | 21 Mb/s | 65 Mb/s | 184 Mb/s | 466 Mb/s | 1,065 Mb/s |
| 32 | Bishopsworth | 7 Mb/s | 20 Mb/s | 63 Mb/s | 185 Mb/s | 466 Mb/s | 1,067 Mb/s |
| 33 | Ashley | 8 Mb/s | 21 Mb/s | 65 Mb/s | 183 Mb/s | 468 Mb/s | 1,053 Mb/s |
| 34 | Knowle | 7 Mb/s | 20 Mb/s | 64 Mb/s | 185 Mb/s | 470 Mb/s | 1,063 Mb/s |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is full fibre broadband available in Bristol?
Yes. Around 81.7% of Bristol homes can access full-fibre broadband, and 94% of premises are gigabit-capable — making Bristol one of the UK's best-connected cities. Full fibre is available via Openreach (used by BT, Sky, EE, Plusnet and TalkTalk), Virgin Media's independent cable network, CityFibre (used by Vodafone), and local providers including Truespeed and Netomnia. Exact availability depends on your postcode — enter your address above to check.
What is the fastest broadband in Bristol?
The fastest broadband in Bristol is currently available from YouFibre (up to 7 Gbps in selected postcodes) and Vodafone via CityFibre (up to 2.2 Gbps). For most Bristol homes, Virgin Media offers the fastest widely-available connection, with Gig1 (1 Gbps) service across most postcodes. Providers using the Openreach network — including BT, Sky and EE — offer speeds up to 900 Mbps to 1.6 Gbps where full fibre is available.
What is the cheapest broadband in Bristol?
The cheapest broadband deals in Bristol typically start from around £14-20 per month with providers like Three (4G home broadband), NOW Broadband, and Onestream. For full-fibre packages, budget providers such as Plusnet and Onestream regularly offer deals from around £20-25 per month on the Openreach network. Prices change frequently — compare current deals above to find the cheapest option available at your address today.
Which broadband providers are available in Bristol?
Bristol is served by a wide range of providers. On the Openreach network: BT, Sky, EE, Plusnet, TalkTalk, NOW Broadband and Onestream. Virgin Media operates its own independent cable network across most Bristol postcodes. CityFibre enables providers like Vodafone and TalkTalk in covered areas. Local and alternative providers include Truespeed (south Bristol and surrounding areas), Netomnia, and Hyperoptic (selected developments near Harbourside and Temple Meads). Not all providers are available at every address — use the checker above to see exactly what is available to you.
What broadband speed do I need in Bristol?
For most Bristol households, a full-fibre package with 100–150 Mbps download speeds is more than enough for streaming, video calls, and working from home across multiple devices simultaneously. Larger households or those with heavy demands — gamers, home offices, four or more regular users — will benefit from 300–500 Mbps packages. Gigabit (1,000 Mbps) connections are available across most of Bristol and are worth considering if you regularly transfer large files or want headroom for the future.
Last updated: 6 October 2026