Three
Three 4G Hub (24m)
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£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
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Broadband deals Lincoln
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Best Environmentally-Focused Comparison Platform 2026, SME News IT AwardsFull Fibre (FTTP)
88.61%
UK average
Gigabit Broadband
95.66%
UK average
Average Speed
204Mbps
Prices from
£15.00p/m
Data sources: Pricing & Providers by Switchity | Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs.
Cheapest broadband deals in Lincoln
4th Utility
150Mb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months)
£13.50for 12 months
Then £18.00 a month
Price could change during your contract
150Mavg speed
24mcontract
£0.00set-up
Effective Monthly Cost£15.75
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Rise Fibre
150Mb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months)
£15.00for 12 months
Then £20.00 a month
Price could change during your contract
150Mavg speed
24mcontract
£0.00set-up
Effective Monthly Cost£17.50
More details about 150Mb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months)Fastest broadband deals in Lincoln
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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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
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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
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Sky
Sky Stream, Essential TV & Netflix with Full Fibre 150
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£32.00a month
Prices may rise during your contract
150Mavg speed
24mcontract
£5.00set-up
Effective Monthly Cost£32.21
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Sky Stream, Essential TV & Netflix with Full Fibre Gigafast
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£35.00a month
Prices may rise during your contract
900Mavg speed
24mcontract
£0.00set-up
Effective Monthly Cost£35.00
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Sky Stream, Essential TV & Netflix with Full Fibre 300
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£35.00a month
Prices may rise during your contract
300Mavg speed
24mcontract
£5.00set-up
Effective Monthly Cost£35.21
More details about Sky Stream, Essential TV & Netflix with Full Fibre 300Average speed is the download speed at least half of customers get at peak time (8pm to 10pm). We earn a commission from the provider when you switch through our links, at no extra cost to you. Commission never affects how deals are ranked.
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How Good is Broadband in Lincoln?
Lincoln enjoys strong broadband coverage across most of the city, with full fibre and Virgin Media cable networks providing ultrafast options to the majority of homes. Coverage becomes more limited in surrounding villages where residents may need to rely on slower connection types.
Central Lincoln, New Boultham, and Swanpool Garden Suburb benefit from excellent full fibre availability alongside Virgin Media cable, giving residents multiple ultrafast providers to choose from. Bracebridge and the Ermine area have strong coverage from both FTTP networks and Virgin Media, extending decent speeds north through the city. North Hykeham and Waddington to the south enjoy good Virgin Media coverage plus CityFibre's full fibre network. Skellingthorpe, Washingborough, Cherry Willingham, and Branston face patchier FTTP coverage with little to no Virgin Media availability, leaving some properties dependent on standard broadband connections.
Broadband providers in Lincoln
Independent customer ratings pulled from Trustpilot.
4th Utility
4.5
Based on 11.6k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
NOW Broadband
1.1
Based on 15.0k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
Plusnet
1.7
Based on 12.6k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
Pop Telecom
4.3
Based on 11.4k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
Rebel Internet
4.5
Based on 911 Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
Rise Fibre
4.6
Based on 6.6k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
TalkTalk
2.1
Based on 89.7k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
The One
1.8
Based on 498 Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
Three
4.6
Based on 67.9k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
Vodafone
4.7
Based on 142.0k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
Zen Internet
4.3
Based on 18.4k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
Virgin Media
1.7
Based on 106.6k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
Quickline
4.8
Based on 6.2k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
V4 Consumer
4.4
Based on 1.5k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
Onestream
4.3
Based on 41.9k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
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Alternative broadband providers in Lincoln
Lincoln has strong alternative network presence, particularly in central areas, New Boultham, Swanpool Garden Suburb, and parts of the Ermine area where competition helps keep prices competitive. CityFibre has built an extensive full-fibre network across central Lincoln and into North Hykeham, offering ultrafast speeds through multiple providers including Sky, Vodafone, Zen, toob, and Cuckoo. This means residents in CityFibre areas can compare deals across several ISPs using the same reliable infrastructure.
Broadband coverage and technology in Lincoln
Here is a breakdown of the network coverage available across 57,919 premises in Lincoln, benchmarked directly against current UK national averages.
Full Fibre (FTTP)
88.61%
UK average
Virgin Media
81.22%
Above UK
Gigabit
95.66%
UK average
Altnets
64.10%
Above UK
Part-Fibre (FTTC)
99.04%
UK average
Copper ADSL
0.74%
UK average
Lincoln's broadband infrastructure performs well above national averages, with nearly 96% of premises able to access Gigabit speeds through overlapping full fibre and Virgin Media networks. The 64% Altnet coverage figure is notably higher than most UK cities, creating healthy competition in well-served neighbourhoods that typically drives better pricing and service options. Only 0.7% of homes remain on basic copper connections, meaning the vast majority of Lincoln residents can access modern, faster broadband. Coverage quality does vary between central areas and outer villages, so checking your specific postcode remains important.
Data sources: Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs (Correct as of September 2026).
How to choose the best broadband deal in Lincoln
The four things worth checking before you commit to a 24-month contract.
Best value broadband deal
Lincoln'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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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.
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.
ETF calculatorPrices and packages for Lincoln 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 Lincoln
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
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 Lincoln — common questions
Currently, the fastest option in Lincoln reaches speeds of 5000Mbps. You can get this speed with the Sky Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+ package.
Prices in the area currently start from £15.00 per month. Our data shows that Three Three 4G Hub (24m) offers the best value for money right now.
Yes, combining internet and entertainment is a great way to save money in Lincoln. Currently, our top-rated bundle is Sky Sky Stream, Essential TV & Netflix with Full Fibre 150 — just £32.00 per month.
Competition is high in Lincoln. We found 19 different providers serving the area, including major networks like Sky and BT, plus independent Altnets.
Yes, Full Fibre coverage is currently at 88.61%. This technology delivers the most reliable connection for streaming and gaming compared to older copper connections.
Virgin Media's cable network currently covers 81.22% of the Lincoln area. If you fall outside this coverage zone, you can likely still access high speeds via the Openreach network.
Switching providers in Lincoln is now easier than ever thanks to One Touch Switch. You don't need to contact your old provider to cancel, simply choose a new deal from the 19 available ISPs and they'll handle the cancellation for you.
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
Written by Claudia Constantin, Co-Founder & Managing EditorPublished · Updated
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