Three
Three 5G Hub (24m)
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£15.00a month
Price rises
£18.50 from 1 April 2027
£22.00 from 1 April 2028
150Mavg speed
24mcontract
£0.00set-up
Effective Monthly Cost£18.50
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Broadband deals St Helens
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Best Environmentally-Focused Comparison Platform 2026, SME News IT AwardsFull Fibre (FTTP)
94.83%
Above UK
Gigabit Broadband
97.26%
Above UK
Average Speed
209Mbps
Prices from
£15.00p/m
Data sources: Pricing & Providers by Switchity | Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs.
Cheapest broadband deals in St Helens
4th Utility
150Mb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months)
£13.50for 12 months
Then £18.00 a month
Price could change during your contract
150Mavg speed
24mcontract
£0.00set-up
Effective Monthly Cost£15.75
More details about 150Mb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months)
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 OnlyFastest broadband deals in St Helens
Sky
Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+
£100 Gift Card | Claim up to £200 switching credit.Offer ends 8 Oct
£45.00a month
Price could change during your contract
5Gavg speed
24mcontract
£5.00set-up
Effective Monthly Cost£41.04
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Full Fibre 2.5 Gigafast+
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£35.00a month
Price could change during your contract
2.5Gavg speed
24mcontract
£5.00set-up
Effective Monthly Cost£31.04
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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
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Sky
Sky Stream, Essential TV & Netflix with Full Fibre 150
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£32.00a month
Prices may rise during your contract
150Mavg speed
24mcontract
£5.00set-up
Effective Monthly Cost£32.21
More details about Sky Stream, Essential TV & Netflix with Full Fibre 150Virgin 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
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Sky Stream, Essential TV & Netflix with Full Fibre Gigafast
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£35.00a month
Prices may rise during your contract
900Mavg speed
24mcontract
£0.00set-up
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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How Good is Broadband in St Helens?
St Helens enjoys excellent broadband coverage across most neighbourhoods, with full-fibre widely available throughout the town and strong Virgin Media cable coverage providing ultrafast options to the vast majority of homes. Competition from multiple providers gives residents plenty of choice and negotiating power when shopping for deals.
Windle, Denton's Green, and Eccleston in the west benefit from comprehensive full-fibre coverage plus Virgin Media availability, alongside strong choice from alternative providers for competitive pricing. Parr, Derbyshire Hill, and Sutton in the east have excellent connectivity including access to CityFibre's independent network, giving residents multiple ultrafast options. St Helens town centre, Thatto Heath, and West Park enjoy strong coverage from both full-fibre and Virgin Media networks with good provider choice. Collins Green and Gillar's Green in the southeast have patchier coverage, so residents should check availability carefully at their specific address before committing to a property.
Broadband providers in St Helens
Independent customer ratings pulled from Trustpilot.
4th Utility
4.5
Based on 11.6k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
NOW Broadband
1.1
Based on 15.0k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
Plusnet
1.7
Based on 12.6k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
Pop Telecom
4.3
Based on 11.4k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
Rebel Internet
4.5
Based on 911 Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
Rise Fibre
4.6
Based on 6.6k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
TalkTalk
2.1
Based on 89.7k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
The One
1.8
Based on 498 Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
Three
4.6
Based on 67.9k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
Virgin Media
1.7
Based on 106.6k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
Vodafone
4.7
Based on 142.0k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
Zen Internet
4.3
Based on 18.4k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
V4 Consumer
4.4
Based on 1.5k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
Onestream
4.3
Based on 41.9k Trustpilot reviews
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Checked 11 September 2026
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Alternative broadband providers in St Helens
St Helens has excellent competition from independent full-fibre providers, particularly in western and central neighbourhoods like Windle, Denton's Green, Eccleston, and Thatto Heath. CityFibre's network serves eastern areas including Parr, Derbyshire Hill, and Sutton, with deals available through popular providers like Sky, Vodafone, Zen, toob, and Cuckoo. This competition gives residents strong bargaining power when comparing deals.
Broadband coverage and technology in St Helens
Here is a breakdown of the network coverage available across 92,647 premises in St Helens, benchmarked directly against current UK national averages.
Full Fibre (FTTP)
94.83%
Above UK
Virgin Media
80.90%
Above UK
Gigabit
97.26%
Above UK
Altnets
76.25%
Above UK
Part-Fibre (FTTC)
99.33%
UK average
Copper ADSL
0.39%
Above UK
St Helens stands out as exceptionally well-connected, with nearly 97% gigabit coverage placing it among the best-served towns in the UK. This impressive figure reflects both widespread full-fibre availability and extensive Virgin Media cable working together to provide ultrafast options. Over 76% of properties can choose from independent fibre providers, creating healthy competition that keeps prices competitive and gives households real negotiating power. Virtually no homes remain stuck on basic copper connections, though exact provider availability still varies by postcode, so checking your specific address remains important.
Data sources: Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs (Correct as of September 2026).
How to choose the best broadband deal in St Helens
The four things worth checking before you commit to a 24-month contract.
Best value broadband deal
St Helens's 18 active broadband providers keep prices competitive. Right now the best value deal is Three's Three 5G Hub (24m) at £15.00 a month for 150Mbps 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 St Helens 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.
One Touch Switch
Thanks to Ofcom’s One Touch Switch, changing providers in St Helens 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 calculatorPrices and packages for St Helens 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 St Helens
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
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 St Helens — common questions
Currently, the fastest option in St Helens reaches speeds of 5000Mbps. You can get this speed with the Sky Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+ package.
Prices in the area currently start from £15.00 per month. Our data shows that Three Three 5G Hub (24m) offers the best value for money right now.
Yes, combining internet and entertainment is a great way to save money in St Helens. 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 St Helens. We found 18 different providers serving the area, including major networks like Sky and BT, plus independent Altnets.
Yes, Full Fibre coverage is currently at 94.83%. This technology delivers the most reliable connection for streaming and gaming compared to older copper connections.
Virgin Media's cable network currently covers 80.9% of the St Helens area. If you fall outside this coverage zone, you can likely still access high speeds via the Openreach network.
Switching providers in St Helens 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 18 available ISPs and they'll handle the cancellation for you.
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
Written by Claudia Constantin, Co-Founder & Managing EditorPublished · Updated
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