Reading broadband
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Rise Fibre
Then £20.00 a month
Stated rises
£24.00 from 3 November 2027
£28.00 from 1 March 2028
Effective Monthly Cost£20.83
More details about 150Mb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months)
Onestream
Price rises
£23.70 from 1 April 2027
£26.45 from 1 April 2028
Effective Monthly Cost£23.93
More details about Full Fibre 150
Plusnet
Price rises
£24.99 from 31 March 2027
£28.99 from 31 March 2028
Effective Monthly Cost£20.12
More details about Full Fibre 74
Three
Price rises
£17.50 from 1 April 2027
£21.00 from 1 April 2028
Effective Monthly Cost£17.79
More details about Three 4G Hub (24m)
4th Utility
Then £18.00 a month
Stated rises
£22.00 from 3 November 2027
£26.00 from 1 March 2028
Effective Monthly Cost£19.08
More details about 150Mb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months)
Virgin Media
Price rises
£22.99 from 1 April 2027
£26.99 from 1 April 2028
Effective Monthly Cost£23.32
More details about M250 Broadband Only
Sky
Price could change during your contract
Effective Monthly Cost£41.04
More details about Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+Sky
Price could change during your contract
Effective Monthly Cost£31.04
More details about Full Fibre 2.5 Gigafast+4th Utility
Then £35.00 a month
Stated rises
£39.00 from 3 November 2027
£43.00 from 1 March 2028
Effective Monthly Cost£33.96
More details about 2.3Gb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months)Sky
Prices may rise during your contract
Effective Monthly Cost£32.21
More details about Sky Stream, Essential TV & Netflix with Full Fibre 150Virgin Media
Price rises
£32.99 from 1 April 2027
£36.99 from 1 April 2028
Effective Monthly Cost£33.32
More details about M125 Broadband + FlexSky
Prices may rise during your contract
Effective Monthly Cost£35.00
More details about Sky Stream, Essential TV & Netflix with Full Fibre GigafastAverage 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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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.
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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.
Here is a breakdown of the network coverage available across 81,544 premises in Reading, benchmarked directly against current UK national averages.
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 September 2026).
The four things worth checking before you commit to a 24-month contract.
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.
The fastest full-fibre broadband deal in Reading 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.
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.
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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 Reading come from our live deal feed, covering 19+ UK providers, and are researched using a sample postcode in the area.
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Savings estimated for broadband switches, from the typical bill our exit-fee calculator users report against comparable deals on our panel.
Currently, the fastest option in Reading reaches speeds of 5000Mbps. You can get this speed with the Sky Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+ package.
Prices in the area currently start from £14.00 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 Reading. 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 Reading. 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 94.35%. This technology delivers the most reliable connection for streaming and gaming compared to older copper connections.
Virgin Media's cable network currently covers 78.07% of the Reading area. If you fall outside this coverage zone, you can likely still access high speeds via the Openreach network.
Switching providers in Reading 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.
Every switch through Switchity supports reforestation and saves our community money on their broadband.
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
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