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Full Fibre (FTTP)
86.64%
UK average
Gigabit Broadband
94.39%
UK average
Average Speed
200Mbps
Prices from
£15.00p/m

Data sources: Pricing & Providers by Switchity | Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs.

Cheapest broadband deals in Cheltenham

Three

Three

Three 4G Hub (24m)

Claim up to £200 switching credit.
£15.00a month

Price rises

£18.50 from 1 April 2027

£22.00 from 1 April 2028

10Mavg speed
24mcontract
£0.00set-up

Effective Monthly Cost£18.50

More details about Three 4G Hub (24m)
Virgin Media

Virgin Media

M250 Broadband Only

£18.99a month

Price rises

£22.99 from 1 April 2027

£26.99 from 1 April 2028

264Mavg speed
24mcontract
£0.00set-up

Effective Monthly Cost£22.99

More details about M250 Broadband Only

Fastest broadband deals in Cheltenham

Sky

Sky

Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+

£100 Gift Card | Claim up to £200 switching credit.Offer ends 8 Oct
£45.00a month

Price could change during your contract

5Gavg speed
24mcontract
£5.00set-up

Effective Monthly Cost£41.04

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Sky

Sky

Full Fibre 2.5 Gigafast+

£100 Gift Card | Claim up to £200 switching credit.Offer ends 8 Oct
£35.00a month

Price could change during your contract

2.5Gavg speed
24mcontract
£5.00set-up

Effective Monthly Cost£31.04

More details about Full Fibre 2.5 Gigafast+
toob

toob

Home 2300

£29.00a month

Price rises

£31.00 from 1 April 2027

£33.00 from 1 April 2028

2.3Gavg speed
24mcontract
£0.00set-up

Effective Monthly Cost£31.00

More details about Home 2300

Best broadband + TV bundles in Cheltenham

Virgin Media

Virgin Media

M125 Broadband + Flex

TV
£28.99a month

Price rises

£32.99 from 1 April 2027

£36.99 from 1 April 2028

132Mavg speed
24mcontract
£0.00set-up

Effective Monthly Cost£32.99

More details about M125 Broadband + Flex

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How Good is Broadband in Cheltenham?

Cheltenham has excellent broadband coverage overall, with gigabit speeds available to nearly 94% of premises and full fibre reaching around 87% of homes. The central and western parts of town are particularly well served, while coverage thins towards the eastern fringes and surrounding villages. Pittville, Montpellier, and Lansdown all benefit from strong full-fibre availability across multiple networks, giving residents genuine choice between providers and competitive pricing on ultrafast packages. Rowanfield, Benhall, and St Mark's sit within CityFibre's footprint as well as other fibre networks, making these western neighbourhoods some of the best connected in Cheltenham with access to a wide range of deals. Up Hatherley, The Reddings, and Leckhampton have solid coverage extending into these southern suburbs, with both Virgin Media cable and full-fibre options available across most streets. Charlton Kings, Battledown, and Oakley on the eastern side of town have noticeably patchier availability. Full-fibre and Virgin Media coverage drops away here, so checking your specific postcode is essential. Prestbury, Sevenhampton, and Whittington sit outside the main urban networks and remain largely unserved by full fibre, leaving residents reliant on part-fibre FTTC connections.

Broadband providers in Cheltenham

Independent customer ratings pulled from Trustpilot.

4th Utility
4th Utility
4.5
Based on 11.6k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 11 September 2026
BT
BT
4.1
Based on 42.6k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 11 September 2026
EE
EE
4.3
Based on 118.1k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 11 September 2026
NOW Broadband
NOW Broadband
1.1
Based on 15.0k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 11 September 2026
Plusnet
Plusnet
1.7
Based on 12.6k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 11 September 2026
Pop Telecom
Pop Telecom
4.3
Based on 11.4k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 11 September 2026
Rebel Internet
Rebel Internet
4.5
Based on 911 Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 11 September 2026
Rise Fibre
Rise Fibre
4.6
Based on 6.6k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 11 September 2026
Sky
Sky
2.7
Based on 30.3k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 11 September 2026
TalkTalk
TalkTalk
2.1
Based on 89.7k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 11 September 2026
The One
The One
1.8
Based on 498 Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 11 September 2026
Three
Three
4.6
Based on 67.9k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 11 September 2026
toob
toob
4.5
Based on 11.2k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 11 September 2026
Virgin Media
Virgin Media
1.7
Based on 106.6k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 11 September 2026
Vodafone
Vodafone
4.7
Based on 142.0k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 11 September 2026
YouFibre
YouFibre
4.7
Based on 101.5k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 11 September 2026
Zen Internet
Zen Internet
4.3
Based on 18.4k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 11 September 2026
Onestream
Onestream
4.3
Based on 41.9k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 11 September 2026
V4 Consumer
V4 Consumer
4.4
Based on 1.5k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 11 September 2026

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Alternative broadband providers in Cheltenham

Over 58% of Cheltenham premises have access to independent fibre providers, concentrated in central and western neighbourhoods like Pittville, Montpellier, Rowanfield, and Benhall. CityFibre has built out extensively across western Cheltenham, covering Rowanfield, Fiddler's Green, St Mark's, Benhall, Lansdown, The Reddings, and Hatherley. Households in these areas can access competitively priced gigabit packages from providers including Sky, Vodafone, Zen, toob, and Cuckoo, all running over the CityFibre network. Eastern areas like Charlton Kings, Battledown, and Oakley currently fall outside the CityFibre footprint.

Broadband coverage and technology in Cheltenham

Here is a breakdown of the network coverage available across 63,053 premises in Cheltenham, benchmarked directly against current UK national averages.

Full Fibre (FTTP)
86.64%
UK average
Virgin Media
77.63%
Above UK
Gigabit
94.39%
UK average
Altnets
58.27%
Above UK
Part-Fibre (FTTC)
99.62%
UK average
Copper ADSL
0.24%
Above UK

Cheltenham ranks well above the national average for broadband connectivity. The near-total disappearance of copper ADSL connections, now serving just a fraction of a percent of premises, confirms the town has largely completed the transition to modern infrastructure. Full-fibre and Virgin Media cable networks overlap significantly, which drives the headline gigabit figure close to 94% and creates healthy competition between providers. Even in the small number of areas where full fibre hasn't arrived, FTTC coverage at 99.6% ensures most homes can access superfast speeds. With 19 providers active in the area, residents in well-served neighbourhoods have strong negotiating power when shopping for a deal.

Data sources: Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs (Correct as of September 2026).

How to choose the best broadband deal in Cheltenham

The four things worth checking before you commit to a 24-month contract.

Best value broadband deal

Cheltenham's 19 active broadband providers keep prices competitive. Right now the best value deal is Three's Three 4G Hub (24m) at £15.00 a month for 10Mbps on a 24-month contract. Compare the effective monthly cost (including any setup fees and rewards) to find the true cheapest deal.

Best deal for speed

The fastest full-fibre broadband deal in Cheltenham is Sky's Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+ at 5000Mbps for £45.00 a month. Ideal for households running multiple 4K streams, video calls or large file transfers.

One Touch Switch

Thanks to Ofcom’s One Touch Switch, changing providers in Cheltenham requires just a single request. Simply sign up with your new supplier and they will manage the cancellation of your old contract automatically.

No more retention calls; just a seamless switch.

Read Ofcom's guide

In contract? Calculate before you switch

Check your Early Termination Fee (ETF) with our calculator to see if switching saves you money overall. Some providers will even pay this fee for you. Alternatively, use your estimate to haggle a better deal with your current provider.

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Prices and packages for Cheltenham come from our live deal feed, covering 19+ UK providers, and are researched using a sample postcode in the area.

Eco impact

Switch smarter & make a difference in Cheltenham

Every successful switch through Switchity plants two trees through our verified reforestation partner, Ecologi. A mature tree takes up about 22 kg of CO₂ a year, according to the European Environment Agency. Once grown, the 450 trees our switchers have funded could absorb around 9,900 kg of CO₂ a year.

450 / 1000 trees45% to goal
Verified reforestation partner: Ecologi
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2
Trees per switch
9,900 kg
CO₂ a year, once grown
£19,000+
Customer savings

Savings estimated for broadband switches, from the typical bill our exit-fee calculator users report against comparable deals on our panel.

Broadband in Cheltenham — common questions

Our community impact

Every switch through Switchity supports reforestation and saves our community money on their broadband.

450
Trees grown together
£19,000
Saved by community
£105
Typical yearly saving
550
Trees to go to goal

Savings are estimates: the typical bill our exit-fee calculator users report against comparable deals on our panel, applied per confirmed broadband switch. Ofcom finds in-contract broadband customers pay £7 to £9 a month less than out-of-contract customers (February 2026). How we work this out

Claudia Constantin
Written by Claudia Constantin, Co-Founder & Managing EditorPublished · Updated

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