As the largest city in Yorkshire, Leeds has recently undergone improvements to its broadband infrastructure.

In June 2023, the Superfast West Yorkshire and York Broadband programme concluded, bringing gigabit-capable speeds to Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region.[2] Thanks to this upgrade, Leeds now offers faster broadband deals with better connectivity.

Compare broadband deals in Leeds to see if you can get a plan that suits your needs.

What types of broadband can I get in Leeds?

There are two main types of broadband available in Leeds:

Full fibre

This is the most common type of broadband in Leeds, with recent data showing coverage at 90.26%.[3]

Full fibre broadband, also known as fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP), uses fibre optic cables to connect directly to homes and businesses. Unlike hybrid fibre, it doesn’t rely on copper wiring, making connectivity faster and more reliable.

As the latest broadband technology, full fibre can deliver gigabit-capable speeds. This means some providers offer connections of up to 1Gbps subject to availability and network coverage.

Hybrid fibre

Hybrid fibre means that your local roadside cabinet has a fibre connection, but this doesn’t extend all the way to your house. It’s slower than full fibre but a lot faster than the older-style ADSL lines. You’ll get speeds of at least 30Mbps, which puts hybrid fibre in the “superfast” category.[4] Almost every property in Leeds has access to 30Mbps+ speeds (98.7%, to be exact)[3] but most of these have full fibre, so we estimate that less than 10% of Leeds homes are still on a hybrid fibre connection.

Hybrid fibre is still capable of supporting activities like:

However, hybrid might struggle with maintaining a strong connection for multiple devices at the same time. For larger households, HMOs, or student accommodation, speeds of 100Mbps or higher are ideal and for that you need full fibre (or cable - see below).

Which internet providers are available in Leeds?

Broadband providers available in Leeds include:

What's the fastest broadband in Leeds?

According to recent data[5], Leeds average broadband speeds are as follows:

  • Download: 153.2Mbps
  • Upload: 51.2Mbps

For full fibre broadband in Leeds, the average speeds are:

  • Download: 217.5Mbps
  • Upload: 102.3Mbps

For part fibre broadband in Leeds, the average speeds are:

  • Download: 42Mbps
  • Upload: 11Mbps

In Leeds, Virgin Media typically provide the fastest broadband, with packages reaching speeds of up to 1.1Gbps (in other words, gigabit broadband speeds). This is delivered through a mix of cable and fibre known as HFC.

Virgin have also introduced a 2Gbps broadband service with symmetrical upload and download speeds as an optional add-on.

But availability depends on your exact location within Leeds and whether Virgin Media operates where you live. Use our postcode checker to quickly find out.

What fibre broadband is available in Leeds?

According to UK Government data[5], fibre broadband availability across Leeds is as follows:

Constituency Part Fibre Coverage Full Fibre Coverage
Leeds Central and Headingley 92.7% 89.3%
Leeds East 99.4% 96.5%
Leeds North East 99.4% 97.5%
Leeds North West 98.5% 86.7%
Leeds South 97.3% 94%
Leeds South West and Morely 99.2% 97.8%
Leeds West and Pudsey 99.7% 97.3%

How good is 5G in Leeds?

Despite 5G being widely available in Leeds, coverage could differ based on whereabouts in the city you are and your chosen network:

EE

Throughout Leeds, EE has strong 5G coverage overall. Although, areas around York Place, Quarry Hill and The Leylands might not be covered.[6]

As EE upgrades its 5G network, Leeds looks set to benefit from faster speeds and more reliable coverage.[7]

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Vodafone

For Vodafone customers, 5G coverage is available, with coverage being strongest across:

  • Park Row
  • Boat Lane
  • The Calls[8]

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Three

Leeds has ample 5G coverage with Three, except in the following areas:

  • Park Row
  • Sovereign Street
  • Great George Street
  • Parts of Wellington Street (nearest the city centre)[9]

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O2

O2 provides consistent 5G coverage all over Leeds, but some areas farthest from the city centre might not have it yet. These include:

  • Great George Street
  • The Leylands
  • The Calls
  • Holbeck
  • Whitehall Road
  • Westgate
  • East Street[10]

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Check your Leeds broadband speed in under a minute

Use our broadband speed test to discover how fast your current internet connection in Leeds really is.

Broadband speed depends on several factors, such as:

  • Your provider's available packages
  • The type of connection in your property
  • Local infrastructure

In general, full fibre delivers the fastest speeds, making it ideal for data-intense activities across multiple devices, such as:

  • Streaming in 4K
  • Online gaming
  • Downloading large files

Last updated 3 April 2025

Kate Griffin

Kate Griffin

Broadband and energy expert

Reviewed by Catherine Hiley

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[1] As of 11th March 2026, there are active broadband providers on the panel at Go.Compare

[2] West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Superfast West Yorkshire and York Broadband

[3] thinkbroadband, Broadband Coverage and Speed Test Statistics for Leeds

[4] Ofcom, UK home broadband performance

[5] UK Parliament, Constituency data: broadband coverage and speeds

[6] EE Mobile's 3G / 4G / 5G coverage map in Leeds, United Kingdom

[7] Yorkshire Press Yorkshire Set To Benefit From Major 5G Connectivity Boost

[8] nPerf, Vodafone Mobile's 3G / 4G / 5G coverage map in Leeds, United Kingdom

[9] nPerf, Three Mobile's 3G / 4G / 5G coverage map in Leeds, United Kingdom

[10] nPerf, O2 Mobile's 3G / 4G / 5G coverage map in Leeds, United Kingdom