Data sources: Pricing & Providers by Switchity | Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs.
Cheapest broadband deals in Plymouth
M250 Broadband Only
M250 Broadband Only
M125 Broadband Only
M125 Broadband Only
Fastest broadband deals in Plymouth
Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+
Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+
Full Fibre 2.5 Gigafast+
Full Fibre 2.5 Gigafast+
Home 2300
Home 2300
Best broadband + TV bundles in Plymouth
M125 Broadband + Flex
+ TVM125 Broadband + Flex
+ TVM350 Entertainment + Netflix + Sky Atlantic
+ TVM350 Entertainment + Netflix + Sky Atlantic
+ TVM250 Broadband + Flex TV + O2 SIM
+ TVM250 Broadband + Flex TV + O2 SIM
+ TVTo show you these deals, we've used postcode PL6 8ST as a benchmark. Use our postcode checker to see exact speeds and availability for your specific home.
How Good is Broadband in Plymouth?
Plymouth has strong full fibre coverage across most of the city, with 80% of premises able to access FTTP and 95% reaching gigabit speeds. However, availability varies significantly by neighbourhood, so checking your specific postcode is essential before committing to a provider.
Southway, Derriford, and Estover have excellent FTTP coverage with strong competition from both Openreach providers and alternative networks like CityFibre. Mutley, Peverell, and Stoke benefit from comprehensive full fibre availability plus Virgin Media's cable network, giving residents multiple ultrafast options. St Budeaux, Honicknowle, and Kings Tamerton in the west have good Virgin Media coverage but more limited alternative provider choices. Plympton, Plymstock, and Chaddlewood in the eastern suburbs show patchier FTTP availability, with some streets well served while others may have fewer full fibre options. Devonport and the waterfront areas have mixed coverage, though parts now benefit from Virgin Media's newest full-fibre technology upgrades offering speeds up to 2Gbps.
Broadband providers in Plymouth
Independent customer ratings pulled from Trustpilot.
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Alternative broadband providers in Plymouth
Alternative network coverage reaches 22% of Plymouth premises, below the UK average. CityFibre provides the strongest independent full-fibre network across central and northern areas including Southway, Derriford, Peverell, Mutley, Stoke, and Devonport. Residents in CityFibre areas can access competitive gigabit packages from Sky, Vodafone, Zen, toob, and Cuckoo, with speeds up to 5Gbps available. Coverage remains limited in western areas like St Budeaux and eastern suburbs including Plympton and Plymstock.
Broadband coverage and technology in Plymouth
Here is a breakdown of the network coverage available across 131,566 premises in Plymouth, benchmarked directly against current UK national averages.
Plymouth residents enjoy strong ultrafast broadband availability overall, with over 95% of homes able to access gigabit speeds. This high coverage comes primarily from Virgin Media's extensive cable network covering 87% of the city, combined with Openreach full fibre reaching 80% of premises. The lower alternative network presence at 22% means most households will be choosing between Openreach-based providers and Virgin Media rather than comparing multiple independent networks. With superfast broadband available to 99% of properties and less than 1% stuck on basic copper connections, virtually every Plymouth home can access modern high-speed internet, though specific options depend heavily on your exact location.
Data sources: Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs (Correct as of May 2026).
How to choose the best broadband deal in Plymouth
The four things worth checking before you commit to a 24-month contract.
Best value broadband deal
Plymouth's 18 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.
Best deal for speed
The fastest full-fibre broadband deal in Plymouth is Sky's Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+ at 5000Mbps for £80.00 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 Plymouth 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 calculatorPricing and package availability in Plymouth are based on Switchity's real-time analysis of active deals from our panel of 18+ UK providers in postcode PL6 8ST.
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Broadband in Plymouth — common questions
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