Compare the best broadband deals in Newcastle. Search offers from 18 providers with speeds up to 5000Mbps and prices from £14.00p/m.
Full Fibre (FTTP)
89.44%
Gigabit Broadband
94.13%
Average Speed
200Mbps
Prices from
£14.00 p/m
Data sources: Pricing & Providers by Switchity | Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs.
£14.00 per month
150Mbps average speed
5G
24 month contract
£80.00 per month
5000Mbps average speed
Full Fibre
24 month contract
£44.99 per month
362Mbps average speed
Sky Cinema & Netflix Sub
24 month contract
Newcastle offers excellent broadband coverage across most of the city, with 89% FTTP availability and 94% gigabit-capable connections. The combination of full-fibre networks and Virgin Media’s cable infrastructure means most residents can access ultra-fast speeds, though coverage quality varies between neighbourhoods.
Gosforth, Jesmond, and Heaton enjoy comprehensive full-fibre coverage from multiple providers, giving residents excellent choice and competitive pricing across both major networks and independent alternatives.
Fenham, Kenton, and Cowgate benefit from particularly strong competition, with extensive CityFibre availability alongside Virgin Media and other full-fibre networks, typically resulting in attractive deals.
Gateshead, Teams, and Dunston south of the river have excellent full-fibre and Virgin Media coverage, with strong altnet presence providing competitive options for residents. Central Newcastle, Spital Tongues, and Jesmond have patchier full-fibre coverage and fewer independent provider options, meaning residents should check specific address availability carefully.
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Nearly two-thirds of Newcastle properties can access independent full-fibre networks, well above the national average.
CityFibre has built extensive infrastructure across Gosforth, Kenton, Fenham, Heaton, Byker, and south into Gateshead, Teams, and Dunston, with providers like Sky, Vodafone, Zen, toob, and Cuckoo offering speeds up to 5,000Mbps over this network. This strong AltNet presence creates genuine competition and typically better value for residents.
89.44%
76.19%
94.13%
62.34%
98.7%
1.05%
Newcastle’s broadband infrastructure ranks among the best in the UK, with the 62% altnet coverage figure particularly impressive. This means nearly two-thirds of residents can choose from independent full-fibre providers competing directly with the major networks, which typically drives down prices and improves customer service.
The 94% gigabit availability comes from overlapping networks rather than a single provider, giving most house-hunters genuine choice. Only around 1% of properties remain on basic copper broadband, so the vast majority of residents across Newcastle and Gateshead will find multiple fast broadband options available, though the specific mix of providers does vary neighbourhood by neighbourhood.
Data sources: Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs (Correct as of November 2025).
With excellent coverage from multiple competing networks across most of Newcastle, comparing providers carefully will typically reveal significant price differences for similar speeds. Three currently offers the cheapest deal at £16/month for 150Mbps, which provides plenty of speed for most households.
The strong AltNet presence means independent providers often undercut the major names, so checking what’s available at your specific address can save considerable money.
Newcastle’s impressive full-fibre coverage means many residents can access among the fastest speeds available anywhere in the UK. Sky offers the fastest deal at 5,000Mbps for £80/month over the CityFibre network, delivering exceptional performance for bandwidth-intensive households.
This ultra-fast tier is available across much of the city where CityFibre operates, including Gosforth, Fenham, Heaton, and Gateshead, though availability always depends on your specific address.
Thanks to Ofcom’s One Touch Switch, changing providers in Newcastle 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.
Join a growing community in Newcastle saving £250 per year and funding reforestation with every switch.
Every Switchity deal saves you money and helps reforest the planet. Here’s our impact so far:
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Trees per switch
6,000+ kg
CO₂ captured
26% to goal
262/1,000 trees
£25,000+
Customer savings
Switching providers in Newcastle 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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Trees we’ve grown together
£25,000
Saved by our community
£250
Your typical yearly saving
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