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Full Fibre (FTTP)
84.21%
UK average
Gigabit Broadband
93.93%
UK average
Average Speed
227Mbps
Prices from
£15.00p/m

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

Cheapest broadband deals in Exeter

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
Virgin Media

Virgin Media

M125 Broadband Only

£18.99a month

Price rises

£22.99 from 1 April 2027

£26.99 from 1 April 2028

132Mavg speed
24mcontract
£0.00set-up

Effective Monthly Cost£22.99

More details about M125 Broadband Only

Fastest broadband deals in Exeter

EE

EE

Full Fibre 1.6GB

£80 Reward Card | Claim up to £200 switching credit.Offer ends 15 Oct
£38.99a month

Price rises

£42.99 from 31 March 2027

£46.99 from 31 March 2028

1.6Gavg speed
24mcontract
£30.00set-up

Effective Monthly Cost£40.91

More details about Full Fibre 1.6GB
Zen

Zen

Full Fibre Max

Offer ends 4 Oct
£45.00a month

No mid contract price rises

1.6Gavg speed
24mcontract
£15.00set-up

Effective Monthly Cost£45.63

More details about Full Fibre Max
Virgin Media

Virgin Media

Gig1 Broadband Only

£23.99a month

Price rises

£27.99 from 1 April 2027

£31.99 from 1 April 2028

1.1Gavg speed
24mcontract
£0.00set-up

Effective Monthly Cost£27.99

More details about Gig1 Broadband Only

Best broadband + TV bundles in Exeter

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 Exeter?

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.

Broadband providers in Exeter

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
The One
The One
1.8
Based on 498 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
TalkTalk
TalkTalk
2.1
Based on 89.7k 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
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 Exeter

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.

Broadband coverage and technology in Exeter

Here is a breakdown of the network coverage available across 67,517 premises in Exeter, benchmarked directly against current UK national averages.

Full Fibre (FTTP)
84.21%
UK average
Virgin Media
76.75%
Above UK
Gigabit
93.93%
UK average
Altnets
4.28%
Below UK
Part-Fibre (FTTC)
99.67%
UK average
Copper ADSL
0.32%
Above UK

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 September 2026).

How to choose the best broadband deal in Exeter

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

Best value broadband deal

Exeter's 17 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 Exeter is EE's Full Fibre 1.6GB at 1600Mbps for £38.99 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 Exeter 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 Exeter come from our live deal feed, covering 17+ UK providers, and are researched using a sample postcode in the area.

Eco impact

Switch smarter & make a difference in Exeter

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 Exeter — 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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