Compare broadband deals across Exeter from 17 providers, with prices from £14.00/month.
Data sources: Pricing & Providers by Switchity | Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs.
To show you these deals, we've used postcode EX2 5RH as a benchmark. Use our postcode checker to see exact speeds and availability for your specific home.
Exeter's broadband coverage is strong across the city centre and inner suburbs, with 84% FTTP availability and nearly 94% gigabit access. Coverage quality drops noticeably in outer areas and surrounding villages, making your specific postcode the key factor in determining available speeds.
Heavitree, Polsloe, and St Thomas benefit from excellent FTTP and Virgin Media coverage, giving residents wide choice of ultrafast providers. Cranbrook, Digby, and Newcourt enjoy some of the best infrastructure in the city, with newer full-fibre networks including Virgin Media's latest technology and multiple alternative providers competing for custom. Pinhoe, Whipton, and Monkerton have strong FTTP coverage plus access to several independent fibre networks. Whitestone, Ide, and Longdown face limited options, with patchy fibre availability meaning some properties may be restricted to slower connections. Alphington and Countess Wear show mixed coverage, with some streets well-served while others have notable gaps.
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Alternative fibre networks are limited across most of Exeter, with just 3.81% coverage citywide. The eastern areas including Pinhoe, Whipton, Monkerton, Digby, Cranbrook, and Newcourt have the strongest presence from independent providers, often with multiple networks competing. Western and central neighbourhoods have fewer options beyond major providers.
Here is a breakdown of the network coverage available across 67,436 premises in Exeter, benchmarked directly against current UK national averages.
Exeter's 94% gigabit availability puts the city well above the UK average, thanks to widespread FTTP rollout and strong Virgin Media cable presence covering nearly 77% of premises. Almost every home can access superfast speeds as a minimum, with only a tiny fraction still relying on basic copper lines. The main limitation is the low presence of alternative networks compared to other UK cities, meaning residents in many neighbourhoods have fewer competitive options to choose from. Your street's infrastructure can vary significantly, particularly in outer areas where coverage becomes more inconsistent.
Data sources: Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs (Correct as of May 2026).
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Exeter's 17 active broadband providers keep prices competitive. Right now the best value deal is Three's Three 4G Hub (24m) at £14.00 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.
The fastest broadband deal in Exeter is Virgin Media's Gig2 Fibre broadband + Netflix at 2000Mbps for £51.99 a month. Ideal for households running multiple 4K streams, video calls or large file transfers.
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