Broadband checker: find broadband in your area

How to compare internet providers in your area

Checking broadband availability in your postcode is the quickest way to see which providers you can get at your home. However, no single broadband provider is available everywhere – their coverage depends on the networks they rely on to deliver their service.

You will still likely see some providers available in more areas than others, though. If a provider offers deals through a nationwide network like Openreach, their coverage will be far wider across the country than that of a more regional provider that runs its own local network.

Here are some tips on what to look for when comparing broadband providers.

1. Check if you can upgrade to full fibre

Thanks to its rapid rollout across the country, full fibre is now available to over 80% of UK homes. And most of them are cheaper than what you’re likely paying for your current deal.

If you’ve been stuck on a slow speed for a while, there’s a strong chance you could find a provider that offers full fibre. It’ll provide a much faster and more reliable experience than staying on a copper-based broadband connection.

2. Try to bundle with pay-TV

If you already pay for a TV package from Sky, BT or Virgin Media, you could save money by choosing a bundled broadband and TV package with the same provider.

Each of the leading TV providers also offers top-rated broadband deals, and their TV & broadband bundles are often cheaper than paying separate providers for both services.

3. Save money by switching

If you're out of contract with your current provider, you’re probably paying much more than you need to for your broadband. Switching to a new provider is one of the easiest ways to reduce your broadband bill, as many new-customer deals are cheaper than your existing monthly rate.

You could stand to save even more if you can get a provider that doesn’t increase its prices mid-contract, but most of these have less UK-wide coverage than the bigger providers.