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Compare broadband deals across Reading from 19 providers, with prices from £14.00/month.

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Price rises disclosed
A tree planted for every switch
Full Fibre (FTTP)
94.16%
Above UK
Gigabit Broadband
96.41%
Above UK
Average Speed
249Mbps
Prices from
£14.00p/m

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

Cheapest broadband deals in Reading

Three

Three 4G Hub (24m)

Claim up to £200 switching credit.Tree planted
£14.00
a month
Price rises
£17.50 from 1 April 2027
£21.00 from 1 April 2028
24 month
contract
£0
set-up cost
10Mb
avg speed
4G
connection
Virgin Media

M250 Broadband Only

Tree planted
£17.99
a month
Price rises
£21.99 from 1 April 2027
£25.99 from 1 April 2028
24 month
contract
£0
set-up cost
264Mb
avg speed
Cable
connection
Virgin Media

M125 Broadband Only

Tree planted
£17.99
a month
Price rises
£21.99 from 1 April 2027
£25.99 from 1 April 2028
24 month
contract
£0
set-up cost
132Mb
avg speed
Cable
connection

Fastest broadband deals in Reading

Sky

Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+

£125 Gift Card | Claim up to £200 switching credit.Tree planted
£80.00
a month
Price could change during your contract
24 month
contract
£5
set-up cost
5000Mb
avg speed
Full Fibre
connection
Sky

Full Fibre 2.5 Gigafast+

£105 Gift Card | Claim up to £200 switching credit.Tree planted
£35.00
a month
Price could change during your contract
24 month
contract
£5
set-up cost
2500Mb
avg speed
Full Fibre
connection
toob

Home 2300

Tree planted
£29.00
a month
Price rises
£31.00 from 1 April 2027
£33.00 from 1 April 2028
24 month
contract
£0
set-up cost
2300Mb
avg speed
Full Fibre
connection

Best broadband + TV bundles in Reading

Virgin Media

M125 Broadband + Flex

+ TV
Tree planted
£28.99
a month
Price rises
£32.99 from 1 April 2027
£36.99 from 1 April 2028
24 month
contract
£0
set-up cost
132Mb
avg speed
Cable
connection
Virgin Media

M350 Entertainment + Netflix + Sky Atlantic

+ TV
Tree planted
£32.99
a month
Price rises
£36.99 from 1 April 2027
£40.99 from 1 April 2028
24 month
contract
£0
set-up cost
362Mb
avg speed
Cable
connection
Virgin Media

M250 Broadband + Flex TV + O2 SIM

+ TV
Tree planted
£33.99
a month
Price rises
£40.49 from 1 April 2027
£46.99 from 1 April 2028
24 month
contract
£0
set-up cost
264Mb
avg speed
Cable
connection

To show you these deals, we've used postcode RG4 7RA as a benchmark. Use our postcode checker to see exact speeds and availability for your specific home.

How Good is Broadband in Reading?

Reading enjoys excellent full fibre coverage across nearly all residential areas, with 94% of homes able to access FTTP and 96% having gigabit-capable speeds. Competition between Openreach, Virgin Media, and alternative networks means most residents have multiple ultrafast options to choose from.

Caversham and Caversham Heights benefit from comprehensive full fibre coverage from multiple providers, including CityFibre's network and extensive Virgin Media availability, though some properties in Caversham Park have more limited options. Central Reading, Tilehurst, and Kentwood have exceptional infrastructure with overlapping FTTP, Virgin Media cable, and CityFibre networks providing strong competition. Earley, Lower Earley, and Woodley to the east all have excellent full fibre availability, with CityFibre particularly strong in Lower Earley and Winnersh. Whitley, Southcote, and Calcot in the south enjoy extensive coverage from all major networks. Purley on Thames and Theale on the rural western fringes have patchier coverage, so postcode checking is recommended in these areas.

Broadband providers in Reading

Independent customer ratings pulled from Trustpilot.

4th Utility
4th Utility
4.4
Based on 8.7k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April 2026
BT
BT
1.3
Based on 20.4k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April 2026
EE
EE
4.1
Based on 52.7k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April 2026
NOW Broadband
NOW Broadband
1.2
Based on 14.8k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April 2026
Plusnet
Plusnet
1.8
Based on 12.2k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April 2026
Pop Telecom
Pop Telecom
4.2
Based on 10.8k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April 2026
Rebel Internet
Rebel Internet
4.6
Based on 790 Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April 2026
Rise Fibre
Rise Fibre
4.6
Based on 3.0k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April 2026
Sky
Sky
2.5
Based on 25.7k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April 2026
Virgin Media
Virgin Media
1.4
Based on 103.6k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April 2026
Vodafone
Vodafone
4.7
Based on 123.3k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April 2026
Zen Internet
Zen Internet
4.4
Based on 16.8k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April 2026
Three
Three
4.5
Based on 54.2k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April 2026
TalkTalk
TalkTalk
2.3
Based on 88.8k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April 2026
The One
The One
3.4
Based on 175 Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April 2026
toob
toob
4.5
Based on 9.3k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April 2026
giffgaff
giffgaff
3.9
Based on 30.2k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 31 May 2026
Onestream
Onestream
4.3
Based on 38.9k Trustpilot reviews
View Onestream deals
Source: Trustpilot
Checked 31 May 2026
V4 Consumer
V4 Consumer
4.5
Based on 1.4k Trustpilot reviews
View V4 Consumer deals
Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April 2026

Enter your postcode in our broadband postcode checker to see which providers serve your specific address and compare their available packages.

Alternative broadband providers in Reading

Reading has exceptional alternative network coverage at 89%, well above the UK average. CityFibre's independent full fibre network covers most of the town including Caversham, Tilehurst, central Reading, and Lower Earley. Residents in CityFibre areas can access competitive gigabit deals from Sky, Vodafone, Zen, toob, and Cuckoo, with speeds up to 5Gbps available. This strong competition typically results in better pricing and service options compared to areas with limited provider choice.

Broadband coverage and technology in Reading

Here is a breakdown of the network coverage available across 80,947 premises in Reading, benchmarked directly against current UK national averages.

Full Fibre (FTTP)
94.16%
Above UK
Virgin Media
78.69%
Above UK
Gigabit
96.41%
Above UK
Altnets
89.16%
Above UK
Part-Fibre (FTTC)
99.26%
UK average
Copper ADSL
0.65%
UK average

Reading's broadband infrastructure is among the best in the UK, with virtually every property having access to ultrafast speeds. The standout figure is the 89% alternative network coverage, which means most residents can choose between Openreach, Virgin Media, and independent networks like CityFibre. This level of competition typically drives better deals and faster rollout of new technology. Less than 1% of homes rely on basic copper connections, meaning slow speeds are essentially a thing of the past for Reading residents. The main variable is which specific providers serve your address rather than whether fast broadband is available at all.

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

How to choose the best broadband deal in Reading

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

Best value broadband deal

Reading's 19 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 Reading 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 Reading 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.

ETF calculator

Pricing and package availability in Reading are based on Switchity's real-time analysis of active deals from our panel of 19+ UK providers in postcode RG4 7RA.

Eco impact

Switch smarter & make a difference in Reading

Every successful switch through Switchity plants 2 trees through our verified reforestation partner, Ecologi. Our switchers have already captured over 6,000 kg of CO₂ and released nearly 30,900 kg of oxygen annually.

262 / 1000 trees26% to goal
Verified reforestation partner: Ecologi
Best Environmentally-Focused Comparison Platform 2026, SME News
2
Trees per switch
6,000+ kg
CO₂ captured
£25,000+
Customer savings

Broadband in Reading — common questions

Our community impact

Every switch through Switchity supports reforestation and saves our community money on their broadband.

262
Trees grown together
£25,000
Saved by community
£250
Typical yearly saving
738
Trees to go to goal
Claudia Constantin
Written by Claudia Constantin, Co-Founder & Managing EditorPublished

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