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Full Fibre (FTTP)
94.38%
Above UK
Gigabit Broadband
95.94%
UK average
Average Speed
207Mbps
Prices from
£15.00p/m

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

Cheapest broadband deals in Sheffield

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£18.21

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Fastest broadband deals in Sheffield

Sky

Sky

Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+

£95 Gift Card | Claim up to £200 switching credit.Offer ends 1 Oct
£42.00a month

Price could change during your contract

5Gavg speed
24mcontract
£5.00set-up

Effective Monthly Cost£38.25

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Sky

Sky

Full Fibre 2.5 Gigafast+

£95 Gift Card | Claim up to £200 switching credit.Offer ends 1 Oct
£32.00a month

Price could change during your contract

2.5Gavg speed
24mcontract
£5.00set-up

Effective Monthly Cost£28.25

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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£30.83

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Best broadband + TV bundles in Sheffield

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How Good is Broadband in Sheffield?

Sheffield has excellent full fibre coverage across most of the city, with over 94% of premises able to access FTTP and nearly 96% covered by gigabit-capable broadband. The northern, eastern, and western suburbs are particularly well served, though some central areas and affluent western fringes have patchier availability.

Hillsborough, Wadsley, and Walkley benefit from strong full fibre coverage alongside Virgin Media's cable network, giving residents plenty of choice for ultrafast speeds. Burngreave, Firth Park, and Pitsmoor have comprehensive FTTP availability plus excellent altnet presence from providers like CityFibre, creating competitive pricing. Fulwood and Ranmoor have Virgin Media's newest full-fibre technology but limited altnet options, while some streets still await FTTP rollout. Handsworth and Woodthorpe enjoy both widespread full fibre and Virgin Media coverage. Sharrow, Manor, and Arbourthorne have more varied coverage with some streets better served than others.

Broadband providers in Sheffield

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
Sky
Sky
2.7
Based on 30.3k 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
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
V4 Consumer
V4 Consumer
4.4
Based on 1.5k 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
Virgin Media
Virgin Media
1.7
Based on 106.6k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 11 September 2026

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Alternative broadband providers in Sheffield

Independent full-fibre networks cover just over half of Sheffield's premises, with particularly strong presence across the northern and eastern areas. CityFibre has established extensive coverage in Burngreave, Firth Park, Grimesthorpe, Darnall, Manor, Arbourthorne, Woodthorpe, and surrounding neighbourhoods, offering gigabit deals through Sky, Vodafone, Zen, toob, and Cuckoo. The western suburbs including Fulwood, Ranmoor, Crookes, and Ecclesall have notably less altnet availability.

Broadband coverage and technology in Sheffield

Here is a breakdown of the network coverage available across 279,985 premises in Sheffield, benchmarked directly against current UK national averages.

Full Fibre (FTTP)
94.38%
Above UK
Virgin Media
70.65%
Above UK
Gigabit
95.94%
UK average
Altnets
51.59%
UK average
Part-Fibre (FTTC)
99.46%
UK average
Copper ADSL
0.45%
UK average

Sheffield's broadband infrastructure is thoroughly modern, with gigabit coverage reaching almost 96% of homes through a mix of full fibre and cable networks. The city has invested heavily in FTTP rather than relying on older technology, with full fibre coverage notably exceeding Virgin Media's 71% cable footprint. Above-average altnet presence means many neighbourhoods benefit from competitive choice between independent providers and established networks. Only around half a percent of premises remain on basic ADSL connections, confirming Sheffield's transition to ultrafast broadband is virtually complete.

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

How to choose the best broadband deal in Sheffield

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

Best value broadband deal

Sheffield'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 Sheffield is Sky's Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+ at 5000Mbps for £42.00 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 Sheffield 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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Find broadband deals in Sheffield

Prices and packages for Sheffield 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 Sheffield

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 Sheffield — 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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