Plusnet
Full Fibre 74
£20.99a month
Price rises
£24.99 from 31 March 2027
£28.99 from 31 March 2028
74Mavg speed
24mcontract
£9.99set-up
Effective Monthly Cost£25.41
More details about Full Fibre 74Mendip broadband
Broadband deals Mendip
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Best Environmentally-Focused Comparison Platform 2026, SME News IT AwardsFull Fibre (FTTP)
83.38%
UK average
Gigabit Broadband
83.38%
Below UK
Average Speed
139Mbps
Prices from
£20.99p/m
Data sources: Pricing & Providers by Switchity | Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs.
Cheapest broadband deals in Mendip
POP Telecom
Full Fibre 115
£21.00a month
Price rises
£24.00 from 1 April 2027
£27.00 from 1 April 2028
109Mavg speed
24mcontract
£0.00set-up
Effective Monthly Cost£24.00
More details about Full Fibre 115POP Telecom
Full Fibre 80
£21.00a month
Price rises
£24.00 from 1 April 2027
£27.00 from 1 April 2028
77Mavg speed
24mcontract
£0.00set-up
Effective Monthly Cost£24.00
More details about Full Fibre 80Fastest broadband deals in Mendip
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
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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
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V4 Consumer
Full Fibre 900
£0.00for 1 months
Then £39.99 a month
Price rises
£42.94 from 1 April 2027
£45.89 from 1 April 2028
1Gavg speed
24mcontract
£0.00set-up
Effective Monthly Cost£41.27
More details about Full Fibre 900Best broadband + TV bundles in Mendip
Sky
Sky Stream, Essential TV & Netflix with Full Fibre 150
Claim up to £300 switching credit.TV
£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
Claim up to £300 switching credit.TV
£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
Claim up to £300 switching credit.TV
£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 Mendip?
Mendip's broadband landscape divides sharply between well-connected market towns and rural areas where coverage remains patchy. Full-fibre availability stands at 81.4%, concentrated primarily in urban centres, while the surrounding countryside often relies on older technology or has limited options entirely.
Glastonbury, Wells, and Shepton Mallet benefit from comprehensive full-fibre coverage through both Openreach and independent providers, giving residents access to gigabit-capable connections and competitive pricing. Croscombe, Doulting, and Evercreech also have good full-fibre availability extending from the main towns, placing these villages among the better-connected rural communities. Wookey Hole, Godney, and Meare face much more limited full-fibre availability despite their proximity to Wells, with many properties relying on part-fibre or slower connections. Priddy, Pilton, and Batcombe have minimal full-fibre presence, reflecting the challenges of serving scattered hamlets across the Mendip Hills and Somerset Levels where infrastructure rollout remains incomplete.
Broadband providers in Mendip
Independent customer ratings pulled from Trustpilot.
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
TalkTalk
2.1
Based on 89.7k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
Truespeed
4.5
Based on 4.6k 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
NOW Broadband
1.1
Based on 15.0k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
4th Utility
4.5
Based on 11.6k 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
Zen Internet
4.3
Based on 18.4k 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
V4 Consumer
4.4
Based on 1.5k 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
Virgin Media
1.7
Based on 106.6k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
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Alternative broadband providers in Mendip
Independent full-fibre providers cover 59.2% of Mendip, above the national average, with particularly strong availability in Glastonbury, Wells, Shepton Mallet, and Coleford where they offer competitive alternatives to Openreach. Scattered coverage also reaches Meare, Westhay, and Pedwell, though most rural villages across the Somerset Levels and Mendip uplands have very limited altnet presence.
Broadband coverage and technology in Mendip
Here is a breakdown of the network coverage available across 46,600 premises in Mendip, benchmarked directly against current UK national averages.
Full Fibre (FTTP)
83.38%
UK average
Virgin Media
9.09%
Below UK
Gigabit
83.38%
Below UK
Altnets
59.40%
Above UK
Part-Fibre (FTTC)
96.07%
UK average
Copper ADSL
1.99%
Below UK
Mendip's 81.4% gigabit coverage comes almost entirely from Openreach full-fibre, as Virgin Media's cable network reaches just 9.17% of premises, one of the lowest figures in the country and typical of rural districts where cable was never laid. The strong altnet presence at 59.2% provides welcome competition in covered areas, often delivering better pricing and customer service than major providers. While 95.5% of homes can access part-fibre speeds, the rural nature of the district means availability varies dramatically between well-connected towns and the surrounding countryside, making postcode checks essential before committing to any property.
Data sources: Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs (Correct as of September 2026).
How to choose the best broadband deal in Mendip
The four things worth checking before you commit to a 24-month contract.
Best value broadband deal
Mendip's 18 active broadband providers keep prices competitive. Right now the best value full-fibre deal is Plusnet's Full Fibre 74 at £20.99 a month for 74Mbps 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 Mendip 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 Mendip 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 Mendip come from our live deal feed, covering 18+ UK providers, and are researched using a sample postcode in the area.
Eco impact
Switch smarter & make a difference in Mendip
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 Mendip — common questions
Currently, the fastest option in Mendip reaches speeds of 1600Mbps. You can get this speed with the EE Full Fibre 1.6GB package.
Prices in the area currently start from £20.99 per month. Our data shows that Plusnet Full Fibre 74 offers the best value for money right now.
Yes, combining internet and entertainment is a great way to save money in Mendip. 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 Mendip. We found 18 different providers serving the area, including major networks like Sky and BT, plus independent Altnets.
Yes, Full Fibre coverage is currently at 83.38%. This technology delivers the most reliable connection for streaming and gaming compared to older copper connections.
Virgin Media's cable network currently covers 9.09% of the Mendip area. If you fall outside this coverage zone, you can likely still access high speeds via the Openreach network.
Switching providers in Mendip 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 18 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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