Plusnet
Full Fibre 74
£20.99a month
Price rises
£24.99 from 31 March 2027
£28.99 from 31 March 2028
74Mavg speed
24mcontract
£0.00set-up
Effective Monthly Cost£24.99
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Broadband deals Wakefield
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Best Environmentally-Focused Comparison Platform 2026, SME News IT AwardsFull Fibre (FTTP)
96.11%
Above UK
Gigabit Broadband
97.07%
Above UK
Average Speed
231Mbps
Prices from
£20.99p/m
Data sources: Pricing & Providers by Switchity | Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs.
Cheapest broadband deals in Wakefield
POP Telecom
Full Fibre 115
£21.00a month
Price rises
£24.00 from 1 April 2027
£27.00 from 1 April 2028
109Mavg speed
24mcontract
£0.00set-up
Effective Monthly Cost£24.00
More details about Full Fibre 115POP Telecom
Full Fibre 80
£21.00a month
Price rises
£24.00 from 1 April 2027
£27.00 from 1 April 2028
77Mavg speed
24mcontract
£0.00set-up
Effective Monthly Cost£24.00
More details about Full Fibre 80Fastest broadband deals in Wakefield
EE
Full Fibre 1.6GB
£80 Reward Card | Claim up to £200 switching credit.Offer ends 29 Oct
£36.99a month
Price rises
£40.99 from 31 March 2027
£44.99 from 31 March 2028
1.6Gavg speed
24mcontract
£30.00set-up
Effective Monthly Cost£38.91
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Sky
Sky Full Fibre 1.6GB
£100 Gift Card | Claim up to £200 switching credit.Offer ends 22 Oct
£38.00a month
Price could change during your contract
Future rises not included: Sky hasn't stated an amount
1.6Gavg speed
24mcontract
£5.00set-up
Effective Monthly Cost£34.04
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Zen
Full Fibre Max
£45.00a month
No mid contract price rises
1.6Gavg speed
24mcontract
£15.00set-up
Effective Monthly Cost£45.63
More details about Full Fibre MaxBest broadband + TV bundles in Wakefield
Sky
Sky Stream, Essential TV & Netflix with Full Fibre 150
Claim up to £300 switching credit.TV
£32.00a month
Prices may rise during your contract
Future rises not included: Sky hasn't stated an amount
150Mavg speed
24mcontract
£5.00set-up
Effective Monthly Cost£32.21
More details about Sky Stream, Essential TV & Netflix with Full Fibre 150Sky
Sky Stream, Essential TV & Netflix with Full Fibre 75
TV
£33.00a month
Prices may rise during your contract
Future rises not included: Sky hasn't stated an amount
75Mavg speed
24mcontract
£5.00set-up
Effective Monthly Cost£33.21
More details about Sky Stream, Essential TV & Netflix with Full Fibre 75Sky
Sky Stream, Essential TV & Netflix with Full Fibre Gigafast
Claim up to £300 switching credit.TV
£35.00a month
Prices may rise during your contract
Future rises not included: Sky hasn't stated an amount
900Mavg speed
24mcontract
£0.00set-up
Effective Monthly Cost£35.00
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How Good is Broadband in Wakefield?
Wakefield's broadband numbers are quietly excellent: full fibre reaches 96% of premises across the district, comfortably above the national average, and the figures span not just the city but the wider district including the Five Towns. On the ground, the city enjoys a rare four-way overlap of Openreach fibre, Virgin Media cable, Virgin's newer full-fibre builds and CityFibre.
The western side is the sweet spot: Ossett, Horbury, Wrenthorpe, Alverthorpe, Flanshaw, Lupset and Thornes combine dense full fibre with CityFibre choice, and Virgin Media's newest network has reached Ossett, Gawthorpe and Horbury too. The city centre, Outwood and Newton Hill pair strong fibre with the established cable network. Sandal Magna, Belle Vue and Agbrigg to the south are well covered by fibre and cable alike. East of the centre the picture thins: City Fields, Eastmoor, Heath, Kirkthorpe and Warmfield see patchier coverage from every network, so an address check matters most on that side, while Stanley and Altofts benefit from Virgin's latest-generation build.
Broadband providers in Wakefield
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
Onestream
4.3
Based on 41.9k 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
Quickline
4.8
Based on 6.2k 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
V4 Consumer
4.4
Based on 1.5k 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
YouFibre
4.7
Based on 101.5k 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
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Alternative broadband providers in Wakefield
Independent networks reach 59% of premises across the Wakefield district, above the UK average, and CityFibre's build across the western half of the city is the biggest single contributor: Ossett, Horbury, Wrenthorpe, Alverthorpe, Flanshaw, Lupset and Thornes all sit inside it, opening up competitive deals from providers such as Sky, Vodafone, Zen and toob. Availability east of the centre is much thinner, so check your postcode before assuming an independent option is on the table.
Broadband coverage and technology in Wakefield
Here is a breakdown of the network coverage available across 181,724 premises in Wakefield, benchmarked directly against current UK national averages.
Full Fibre (FTTP)
96.11%
Above UK
Virgin Media
76.59%
Above UK
Gigabit
97.07%
Above UK
Altnets
58.81%
Above UK
Part-Fibre (FTTC)
99.26%
UK average
Copper ADSL
0.57%
UK average
Wakefield is one of the better-connected districts in Yorkshire. Full fibre reaches 96% of premises against a UK average of around 86%, gigabit availability stands at 97%, and Virgin Media's cable network covers 77%, well above its national share. Openreach's fibre build here is extensive at 91%, and independent networks add another layer of choice at 59%.
That overlap is the story: most Wakefield households can pick between three network types, which is exactly the competitive mix that keeps introductory pricing sharp. With hardly any homes left on copper-only lines, the question at most addresses is not whether fast broadband is available but which of several fast options is cheapest this month.
Data sources: Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs (Correct as of September 2026).
How to choose the best broadband deal in Wakefield
The four things worth checking before you commit to a 24-month contract.
Best value broadband deal
Wakefield's 17 active broadband providers keep prices competitive. Right now the best value full-fibre deal is Plusnet's Full Fibre 74 at £20.99 a month for 74Mbps 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 Wakefield is EE's Full Fibre 1.6GB at 1600Mbps for £36.99 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield come from our live deal feed, covering 17+ UK providers, and are researched using a sample postcode in the area.
Eco impact
Switch smarter & make a difference in Wakefield
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 Wakefield — common questions
Currently, the fastest option in Wakefield reaches speeds of 1600Mbps. You can get this speed with the EE Full Fibre 1.6GB package.
Prices in the area currently start from £20.99 per month. Our data shows that Plusnet Full Fibre 74 offers the best value for money right now.
Yes, combining internet and entertainment is a great way to save money in Wakefield. 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 Wakefield. We found 17 different providers serving the area, including major networks like Sky and BT, plus independent Altnets.
Yes, Full Fibre coverage is currently at 96.11%. This technology delivers the most reliable connection for streaming and gaming compared to older copper connections.
Virgin Media's cable network currently covers 76.59% of the Wakefield area. If you fall outside this coverage zone, you can likely still access high speeds via the Openreach network.
Switching providers in Wakefield 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 17 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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