Compare the best broadband deals in Halifax. Search offers from 18 providers with speeds up to 5000Mbps and prices from £14.00p/m.
Full Fibre (FTTP)
88.07%
Gigabit Broadband
92.53%
Average Speed
146Mbps
Prices from
£14.00 p/m
Data sources: Pricing & Providers by Switchity | Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs.
£14.00 per month
10Mbps average speed
4G
24 month contract
£80.00 per month
5000Mbps average speed
Full Fibre
24 month contract
£32.99 per month
362Mbps average speed
Premium channels & Netflix
24 month contract
Halifax enjoys excellent broadband coverage, with full fibre widely available across the town centre and most residential areas. Virgin Media’s cable network adds further gigabit capacity, while alternative providers compete strongly across central and western neighbourhoods, giving residents plenty of choice.
Ovenden and Highroad Well benefit from overlapping networks including CityFibre, Openreach FTTP, and Virgin Media, providing some of the best choice in Halifax. King Cross, Savile Park, and Siddal have comprehensive full fibre and cable coverage, making them reliable options for home workers and families.
Sowerby Bridge and Salterhebble to the southwest have strong FTTP availability plus Virgin Media’s newer full-fibre technology. Illingworth and Fountainhead on the hillier northern outskirts have patchier coverage, with CityFibre present in parts of Illingworth but some streets still relying on older connections. Luddenden and Norton Tower in the more rural western areas show variable availability, so always check your specific postcode before committing to a property.
Compare 18 broadband providers serving Halifax. Ratings and review counts are sourced from Trustpilot.
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Alternative networks cover nearly 60% of Halifax, giving residents in central areas strong competition and better prices.
CityFibre has built infrastructure in Ovenden, Illingworth, Highroad Well, Norton Tower, and parts of King Cross, where you can access ultrafast speeds through Sky, Vodafone, Zen, toob, and Cuckoo. If you’re in a CityFibre area, compare deals across these providers as prices and packages vary significantly.
88.07%
72.39%
92.53%
59.43%
99%
0.46%
Halifax has moved decisively to modern broadband, with 88% full fibre coverage and 92.5% gigabit capability showing that Virgin Media’s cable fills gaps where Openreach FTTP hasn’t yet reached. The nearly 60% alternative network presence means independent providers compete across more than half the town, typically driving down prices and improving customer service.
With less than half a percent of homes still on basic copper connections, virtually everyone in Halifax can access fast, reliable broadband. That said, the hillier outskirts and rural pockets still show variable coverage, so postcode checks remain essential when house hunting.
Data sources: Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs (Correct as of November 2025).
Three offers the cheapest broadband in Halifax at £16/month for 10Mbps, suitable for light browsing and email in single-person households.
For typical family use, compare mid-tier packages from alternative providers where available, as competition from CityFibre partners and other altnets often delivers better value than sticking with the big-name brands.
Sky delivers the fastest broadband available in Halifax at 5000Mbps for £80/month, running over CityFibre’s network in Ovenden, Illingworth, Highroad Well, Norton Tower, and parts of King Cross.
Outside these CityFibre areas, Virgin Media provides speeds up to 1Gbps across most of the town, while Openreach full fibre typically tops out at 900Mbps through providers like BT, EE, and Plusnet.
Thanks to Ofcom’s One Touch Switch, changing providers in Halifax 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.
Check your early termination fee first – some new providers will pay it for you. Or try haggling with your current provider’s retention team. Use our ETF calculator to see if switching saves money overall.
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Trees per switch
6,000+ kg
CO₂ captured
26% to goal
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£25,000+
Customer savings
Switching providers in Halifax 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 will handle the cancellation for you.
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Saved by our community
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Your typical yearly saving
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