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Full Fibre (FTTP)
94.85%
Above UK
Gigabit Broadband
96.62%
Above UK
Average Speed
414Mbps
Prices from
£15.00p/m

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

Cheapest broadband deals in Northampton

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 Northampton

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 Northampton

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 Northampton?

Northampton enjoys excellent broadband availability across most of the town, with nearly all premises able to access gigabit speeds through a combination of full fibre networks and Virgin Media's cable infrastructure. The central and eastern neighbourhoods benefit from particularly strong competition between multiple providers, while the western suburbs and rural fringes have slightly more limited choice.

Kingsthorpe, Spinney Hill, and Abington benefit from excellent full fibre coverage alongside Virgin Media availability, with multiple independent providers competing for custom. Weston Favell and the Billing areas enjoy similarly comprehensive network availability, giving residents here access to some of the most competitive broadband deals in town. Duston, Dallington, and Spencer have more patchy full fibre availability, though Virgin Media reaches parts of these western neighbourhoods. Far Cotton and Hunsbury Hill are well served by both Virgin Media and alternative full fibre networks. Harlestone Heath and the rural villages including Harlestone, Kislingbury, and Bugbrooke have the most limited coverage, with gaps in both full fibre and cable availability.

Broadband providers in Northampton

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
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
Zen Internet
Zen Internet
4.3
Based on 18.4k 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
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
Sky
Sky
2.7
Based on 30.3k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 11 September 2026

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Alternative broadband providers in Northampton

Northampton has exceptionally strong alternative network presence, with over 84% of premises able to access independent full fibre providers. CityFibre has rolled out extensively across the town, covering Kingsthorpe, Abington, Weston Favell, the Billing areas, Dallington, Spencer, Duston, Far Cotton, and the southern suburbs. This network carries services from popular providers including Sky, Vodafone, Zen, toob, and Cuckoo, giving residents in these areas genuine choice between multiple gigabit-capable suppliers.

Broadband coverage and technology in Northampton

Here is a breakdown of the network coverage available across 61,265 premises in Northampton, benchmarked directly against current UK national averages.

Full Fibre (FTTP)
94.85%
Above UK
Virgin Media
85.86%
Above UK
Gigabit
96.62%
Above UK
Altnets
83.67%
Above UK
Part-Fibre (FTTC)
99.89%
UK average
Copper ADSL
0.11%
Above UK

Northampton ranks among the best-connected towns in the UK, with over 97% gigabit coverage putting it well ahead of the national average. This impressive figure reflects both widespread full fibre deployment and Virgin Media's extensive cable network, with many homes able to choose between both technologies. The high level of alternative network coverage means genuine competition exists across most neighbourhoods, which typically translates to better pricing and customer service as providers compete for business. Only a handful of premises remain limited to basic ADSL connections, meaning nearly every household has access to modern, high-speed broadband.

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

Northampton broadband league table: every neighbourhood ranked

Coverage in Northampton changes street by street. All 33 neighbourhoods ranked by the share of homes and businesses that can order gigabit-capable broadband, from Ofcom's address-level data. Each guide has the full coverage picture plus the deals available at local postcodes.

RankNeighbourhoodGigabit-capableHomes & businesses
1Westone100.0%2,547
2Delapre99.9%2,613
3East Hunsbury99.9%3,712
4New Duston West99.9%2,486
5Overstone Lodge & Rectory Farm99.9%3,465
6Abington99.8%3,759
7Boothville & Spinney Hill99.8%2,873
8Phippsville99.8%2,923
9Boughton99.7%3,150
10Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill99.6%2,659
11Kingsley Park & Racecourse99.6%2,971
12Sunnyside99.6%3,090
13Eastfield99.5%2,734
14Moulton99.5%3,679
15Thorplands & Round Spinney99.5%3,504
16Blackthorn & Lings99.3%2,563
17Little Billing99.3%3,343
18St Michael's Road99.3%4,348
19West Hunsbury99.3%3,323
20Wootton & Collingtree99.3%3,462
21St David's99.2%2,916
22New Duston East99.1%2,993
23Lodge Farm98.9%3,238
24Upton98.7%3,570
25Kingsthorpe98.4%3,202
26Abington Vale97.8%2,463
27King's Heath & Spencer97.3%4,008
28Stornton & Sixfields96.8%3,856
29Walgrave & Moulton95.9%6,393
30Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone94.0%5,254
31Cliftonville & Rushmere85.6%5,293
32Northampton Town Centre & Semilong84.9%5,749
33Billing & Riverside77.5%3,099

How to choose the best broadband deal in Northampton

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

Best value broadband deal

Northampton's 18 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 Northampton is toob's Home 2300 at 2300Mbps for £29.00 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 Northampton 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 Northampton 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 Northampton

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 Northampton — 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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