London Broadband
Reviewed by Catherine Hiley
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Last updated: 3 February 2025
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As the UK’s capital, London offers plenty of choice when it comes to broadband coverage and deals.
But, not all broadband providers offer the same tariffs, with some promising much more generous terms than others.
Compare current London broadband offers using our postcode checker to make sure you get the best plan for your needs.
12 month broadband deals in London
Despite some providers offering 12 month broadband contract options in London, these are less common than longer-term deals. Options include:
BT Broadband London
Although not commonly known for short term broadband, BT occasionally offers 12-month plans - typically aimed at students or as special promotions
Community Fibre London
This London-based provider offers competitive prices alongside high full fibre speeds, but expect to pay more for shorter contracts than longer periods
Still, with Community Fibre, you could save as much as £619 over a 24-month period if you’re a new broadband customer.[2]
As of August 2024, Community Fibre’s fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) network covers 1.3 million properties in London. This is over one-third of the capital’s homes, which has seen Community Fibre grow their customer base by 85% in the past year.[3]
Hyperoptic London
Available in certain areas of London, Hyperoptic also provides 12 month broadband options with full fibre connectivity. It also offers symmetrical upload and download speeds with various tiers, so you’re never overpaying for your connection.
Over the years, Hyperoptic's growing coverage in London, including their partnerships with various borough councils like Southwark[4] and Islington[5], has enabled homes and businesses throughout the capital to connect to full fibre broadband.
Across London, Hyperoptic’s broadband infrastructure continues to grow, with the company building 532km of fibre network in the six months from January to June 2024. This covers areas like:
- Hackney
- Fulham
- Pimlico
- Willesden Green
- Holloway
- Balham
- Catford
- Peckham
- Walthamstow[6]
Use our postcode checker to see if Hyperoptic broadband has reached your area of London yet.
Fibre broadband in London
Overall, London’s fibre broadband infrastructure is robust and expanding rapidly. As of July 2024, estimated coverage of full fibre services across the capital is 66.7%, while gigabit-capable broadband coverage is estimated as 87.75%.[7]
Full fibre broadband, also known as fibre to the premises (FTTP), delivers the fastest, most reliable internet speeds at the moment.
Unlike fibre-to-the-cabinet (FTTC), which uses copper wires for the final connection to homes, FTTP uses fibre optic cables all the way. As well as improving speed, this also reduces latency, creating much smoother broadband.
- Faster downloads
- High-quality video calls
- Streaming (TV and music)
What is the fastest broadband available in London?
Currently, Community Fibre offers one of the highest quality broadband experiences in London, with multi-gigabit speeds available in some areas.
Gigabit-capable speeds are ideal for households with heavy internet usage, like:
- 4K and HD streaming
- Online gaming
- Multiple devices connecting simultaneously
Because Community Fibre’s network is primarily focused on London, it is a key player in delivering ultrafast internet to the capital.
Hyperoptic can also deliver gigabit-capable broadband, although this depends on where in London you live.
Hyperoptic's full fibre network is available in many areas of London, including:
- West London: Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith, and Kensington
- East London: Poplar, Wapping, and Canary Wharf
- Islington
- Central London
Which is the best internet provider in London?
Offering high speeds and good coverage across many London boroughs, Community Fibre is generally considered one of the best internet providers in the capital for both value and performance.
Other broadband providers in London include:
What broadband speeds can I expect in London?
According to recent reports, it is estimated more than half of London homes now have access to full fibre broadband, with coverage reaching around 66.7% of the city.[9]
At the same time, London’s gigabit-capable broadband coverage is estimated as 87.75%.[10]
This makes getting a fast, reliable connection that supports everyone in your household’s needs more likely in the capital.
If Virgin Media is available where you live in London, its independent cable network can also facilitate gigabit-capable broadband, which is good for households with multiple users and devices.
Is there 5G broadband in London?
5G broadband refers to fifth-generation internet services, which offer significantly faster speeds, lower latency and higher capacity than 4G.
London was one of the first six cities to get 5G mobile coverage when EE launched it in 2019.[11]
But in January 2024, telecoms measurement service MedUX found that the average 5G experience in London is the worst out of all European cities.[12] Their tests and radio samples found that speed was the main issue letting the capital down, with availability another big problem. MedUX found that “even within the same city, the 5G experience could vary widely depending on the location.”
EE is still the leading provider for 5G coverage in London and scores best on reliability, with Vodafone winning on speed. Three and O2 make a significant contribution too. There’s definitely progress, as a growing number of Tube stations get access to 4G and 5G WiFi.[13]
Because 5G broadband can deliver speeds ranging from 100Mbps to 1Gbps in optimal conditions, it provides a fast, flexible alternative to fixed line connections - particularly in areas where full fibre broadband is currently unavailable.
Use our postcode checker to see if 5G broadband is available where you live in London.
Check your internet speed in London in under a minute
Use our broadband speed test to check how fast your current broadband in London is performing.
Broadband speeds can vary depending on factors like:
- The provider
- Types of connection
- Available plans
Generally, you can expect fibre connections to offer the fastest broadband speeds currently available, ideal for heavy internet users who stream videos, play online games, or handle large data files while working from home.
Page last updated 3 February 2025
Reviewed by Catherine Hiley
Information on this page was reviewed by our fact-checkers before it was published. Learn more about our fact checking process and our editorial guidelines.
[1] As of 11th March 2026, there are active broadband providers on the panel at Go.Compare
[2] https://communityfibre.co.uk/press/save-619-on-broadband-bills-with-community-fibre
[3] https://communityfibre.co.uk/press/community-fibre-customer-milestone
[7] https://apps.london.gov.uk/connectivity/
[9] https://apps.london.gov.uk/connectivity/
[10] Ibid.
[11] BBC, 5G: Finally, it's here in the UK - so what is it?
[13] Transport for London, Mobile phones and Wi-Fi underground