Compare the best broadband deals in Reading. Search offers from 18 providers with speeds up to 5000Mbps and prices from £14.00p/m.
Full Fibre (FTTP)
93.55%
Gigabit Broadband
96.36%
Average Speed
228Mbps
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
£43.99 per month
67Mbps average speed
Netflix & NOW TV Subscription
24 month contract
Reading enjoys excellent full fibre coverage across nearly all residential areas, with 93% of homes able to access FTTP and 96% having gigabit-capable speeds. Competition between Openreach, Virgin Media, and alternative networks means most residents have multiple ultrafast options to choose from.
Caversham and Caversham Heights benefit from comprehensive full fibre coverage from multiple providers, including CityFibre’s network and extensive Virgin Media availability, though some properties in Caversham Park have more limited options. Central Reading, Tilehurst, and Kentwood have exceptional infrastructure with overlapping FTTP, Virgin Media cable, and CityFibre networks providing strong competition.
Earley, Lower Earley, and Woodley to the east all have excellent full fibre availability, with CityFibre particularly strong in Lower Earley and Winnersh. Whitley, Southcote, and Calcot in the south enjoy extensive coverage from all major networks. Purley on Thames and Theale on the rural western fringes have patchier coverage, so postcode checking is recommended in these areas.
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Reading has exceptional alternative network coverage at 89%, well above the UK average. CityFibre’s independent full fibre network covers most of the town including Caversham, Tilehurst, central Reading, and Lower Earley.
Residents in CityFibre areas can access competitive gigabit deals from Sky, Vodafone, Zen, toob, and Cuckoo, with speeds up to 5Gbps available. This strong competition typically results in better pricing and service options compared to areas with limited provider choice.
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78.89%
96.36%
89.15%
99.3%
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Reading’s broadband infrastructure is among the best in the UK, with virtually every property having access to ultrafast speeds. The standout figure is the 89% alternative network coverage, which means most residents can choose between Openreach, Virgin Media, and independent networks like CityFibre.
This level of competition typically drives better deals and faster rollout of new technology. Less than 1% of homes rely on basic copper connections, meaning slow speeds are essentially a thing of the past for Reading residents. The main variable is which specific providers serve your address rather than whether fast broadband is available at all.
Data sources: Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs (Correct as of December 2025).
With multiple competing networks across Reading, shopping around is essential to find the best deal. Basic packages start from £16/month with Three for 10Mbps speeds, suitable for light browsing and email.
Most households will want faster speeds, but the extensive competition between Openreach, Virgin Media, and CityFibre providers means you can often find competitive pricing on superfast and ultrafast packages by comparing offers.
Reading residents can access some of the fastest broadband speeds available in the UK. Sky offers 5Gbps packages at £80/month over the CityFibre network, delivering multi-gigabit speeds for the most demanding households.
Virgin Media also provides speeds up to 2Gbps in areas with their upgraded full fibre network. These extreme speeds suit large households with heavy simultaneous usage, though most homes will find 500Mbps to 1Gbps packages more than adequate.
Thanks to Ofcom’s One Touch Switch, changing providers in Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading 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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