Compare the best broadband deals in Preston. Search offers from 19 providers with speeds up to 5000Mbps and prices from £14.00p/m.
Full Fibre (FTTP)
86.08%
Gigabit Broadband
93.94%
Average Speed
152Mbps
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
£32.99 per month
362Mbps average speed
Premium channels & Netflix
24 month contract
Preston has strong broadband infrastructure across most of the city, with 86% full-fibre coverage and near-universal superfast availability. The best connectivity is found in the northern and central areas, while some eastern and rural locations have fewer options.
Fulwood has excellent coverage from multiple providers, including Virgin Media’s latest full-fibre upgrades offering speeds up to 2Gbps, plus access to independent networks.
Deepdale and Ribbleton benefit from particularly strong competition, with CityFibre’s network available alongside Virgin Media and other full-fibre providers. Penwortham south of the river enjoys good full-fibre and cable coverage, with several alternative networks competing for customers.
Ashton-on-Ribble and Ingol have solid Virgin Media cable coverage but fewer independent full-fibre options. Samlesbury and Cottam in the rural outskirts have more limited availability, with residents often restricted to fewer providers.
Compare 19 broadband providers serving Preston. Ratings and review counts are sourced from Trustpilot.
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Preston has exceptionally strong alternative network coverage at 59%, well above most UK cities. Multiple independent full-fibre providers compete across Fulwood, Deepdale, Ribbleton, and Penwortham.
CityFibre’s network covers Deepdale, Ribbleton, Fishwick, and the city centre, with providers like Sky, Vodafone, Zen, toob, and Cuckoo all offering packages with speeds up to 5,000Mbps. Western areas like Lea, Cottam, and Ingol have fewer alternative options.
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68.75%
93.94%
59.07%
99.7%
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Preston residents enjoy better broadband choice than most UK cities, with nearly 94% gigabit availability combining widespread full-fibre rollout and extensive Virgin Media cable coverage. The standout feature is the 59% altnet coverage, meaning many households can choose between multiple independent full-fibre providers competing alongside major networks.
Virtually every home has at least superfast speeds available, with barely any properties still relying on basic copper connections. Your specific options depend heavily on your neighbourhood, with central and northern areas typically having the widest choice.
Data sources: Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs (Correct as of December 2025).
For basic browsing and streaming, you don’t need to overspend on gigabit packages. Three offers 150Mbps at £16/month, which handles everyday use comfortably for most households.
Check whether alternative networks serve your postcode, as independent providers in Preston often undercut the major brands on price while delivering excellent full-fibre performance.
Preston has access to some of the UK’s fastest broadband, with Sky offering 5,000Mbps packages at £80/month on CityFibre’s network in areas like Deepdale, Ribbleton, and Fishwick.
Virgin Media also provides speeds up to 2Gbps in upgraded areas like Fulwood. These ultrafast speeds suit demanding users with multiple devices, heavy uploads, or home office requirements.
Thanks to Ofcom’s One Touch Switch, changing providers in Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston 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 19 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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