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Full Fibre (FTTP)
89.19%
UK average
Gigabit Broadband
97.30%
Above UK
Average Speed
256Mbps
Prices from
£15.00p/m

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

Cheapest broadband deals in Wigan

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£18.50

More details about Three 4G Hub (24m)
Virgin Media

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 Only
Virgin Media

Virgin Media

M125 Broadband Only

£18.99a month

Price rises

£22.99 from 1 April 2027

£26.99 from 1 April 2028

132Mavg speed
24mcontract
£0.00set-up

Effective Monthly Cost£22.99

More details about M125 Broadband Only

Fastest broadband deals in Wigan

EE

EE

Full Fibre 1.6GB

£80 Reward Card | Claim up to £200 switching credit.Offer ends 15 Oct
£38.99a month

Price rises

£42.99 from 31 March 2027

£46.99 from 31 March 2028

1.6Gavg speed
24mcontract
£30.00set-up

Effective Monthly Cost£40.91

More details about Full Fibre 1.6GB
Zen

Zen

Full Fibre Max

Offer ends 4 Oct
£45.00a month

No mid contract price rises

1.6Gavg speed
24mcontract
£15.00set-up

Effective Monthly Cost£45.63

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Virgin Media

Virgin Media

Gig1 Broadband Only

£23.99a month

Price rises

£27.99 from 1 April 2027

£31.99 from 1 April 2028

1.1Gavg speed
24mcontract
£0.00set-up

Effective Monthly Cost£27.99

More details about Gig1 Broadband Only

Best broadband + TV bundles in Wigan

Virgin Media

Virgin 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

More details about M125 Broadband + Flex

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How Good is Broadband in Wigan?

Wigan has strong broadband infrastructure with 97.28% Gigabit coverage, thanks to extensive Openreach full-fibre and Virgin Media cable networks. However, availability varies significantly by neighbourhood, so checking your specific postcode is essential before committing to a provider.

Marsh Green, Pemberton, and Ince-in-Makerfield benefit from excellent full-fibre coverage and Virgin Media availability, giving residents multiple ultrafast options. Orrell and Orrell Post have the added advantage of independent altnet providers, creating more competitive pricing alongside the major networks. Wigan town centre around Wallgate has noticeably patchy coverage for both full-fibre and Virgin Media, meaning fewer provider choices at some addresses. Standish Lower Ground and New Springs also show gaps in full-fibre availability, so residents here should verify which services reach their property. Hindley has strong FTTP coverage but limited Virgin Media access, while Beech Hill and Springfield have good Openreach full-fibre but may lack cable alternatives.

Broadband providers in Wigan

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
Virgin Media
Virgin Media
1.7
Based on 106.6k 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
TalkTalk
TalkTalk
2.1
Based on 89.7k 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
Onestream
Onestream
4.3
Based on 41.9k 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

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Alternative broadband providers in Wigan

Independent full-fibre providers operate in Orrell, Orrell Post, and parts of Pemberton, bringing additional competition and often more attractive promotional offers beyond the major networks. Most of Wigan, including Marsh Green, Beech Hill, Springfield, Hindley, and Ince-in-Makerfield, currently has minimal altnet presence, so residents will primarily choose between established providers.

Broadband coverage and technology in Wigan

Here is a breakdown of the network coverage available across 165,196 premises in Wigan, benchmarked directly against current UK national averages.

Full Fibre (FTTP)
89.19%
UK average
Virgin Media
83.94%
Above UK
Gigabit
97.30%
Above UK
Altnets
26.66%
Below UK
Part-Fibre (FTTC)
99.59%
UK average
Copper ADSL
0.15%
Above UK

Wigan's broadband infrastructure is robust, with nearly universal Gigabit access reflecting strong overlap between Openreach full-fibre (87.70%) and Virgin Media cable (84.20%). Most homes can choose between at least two ultrafast providers, and the negligible number of copper-only connections (0.11%) shows the area has successfully transitioned from outdated technology. The main limitation is below-average altnet competition at 26.18%, meaning residents in many neighbourhoods miss out on the competitive deals independent providers typically offer. While speeds are excellent across most of the borough, genuine choice remains concentrated in a few specific areas.

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

How to choose the best broadband deal in Wigan

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

Best value broadband deal

Wigan's 17 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 Wigan is EE's Full Fibre 1.6GB at 1600Mbps for £38.99 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 Wigan 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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Prices and packages for Wigan 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 Wigan

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 Wigan — 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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