Compare the best broadband deals in Sheffield. Search offers from 16 providers with speeds up to 5000Mbps and prices from £21.99p/m.
Full Fibre (FTTP)
93.74%
Gigabit Broadband
95.84%
Average Speed
195Mbps
Prices from
£21.99 p/m
Data sources: Pricing & Providers by Switchity | Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs.
£80.00 per month
5000Mbps average speed
Full Fibre
24 month contract
£69.99 per month
150Mbps average speed
12 Sky Sports Channels
24 month contract
Sheffield has excellent full fibre coverage across most of the city, with over 93% of premises able to access FTTP and nearly 96% covered by gigabit-capable broadband. The northern, eastern, and western suburbs are particularly well served, though some central areas and affluent western fringes have patchier availability.
Hillsborough, Wadsley, and Walkley benefit from strong full fibre coverage alongside Virgin Media’s cable network, giving residents plenty of choice for ultrafast speeds. Burngreave, Firth Park, and Pitsmoor have comprehensive FTTP availability plus excellent altnet presence from providers like CityFibre, creating competitive pricing.
Fulwood and Ranmoor have Virgin Media’s newest full-fibre technology but limited altnet options, while some streets still await FTTP rollout. Handsworth and Woodthorpe enjoy both widespread full fibre and Virgin Media coverage. Sharrow, Manor, and Arbourthorne have more varied coverage with some streets better served than others.
Compare 16 broadband providers serving Sheffield. Ratings and review counts are sourced from Trustpilot.
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Independent full-fibre networks cover just over half of Sheffield’s premises, with particularly strong presence across the northern and eastern areas.
CityFibre has established extensive coverage in Burngreave, Firth Park, Grimesthorpe, Darnall, Manor, Arbourthorne, Woodthorpe, and surrounding neighbourhoods, offering gigabit deals through Sky, Vodafone, Zen, toob, and Cuckoo.
The western suburbs including Fulwood, Ranmoor, Crookes, and Ecclesall have notably less altnet availability.
93.74%
69.23%
95.84%
50.83%
99.3%
0.54%
Sheffield’s broadband infrastructure is thoroughly modern, with gigabit coverage reaching almost 96% of homes through a mix of full fibre and cable networks. The city has invested heavily in FTTP rather than relying on older technology, with full fibre coverage notably exceeding Virgin Media’s 69% cable footprint.
Above average Altnet presence means many neighbourhoods benefit from competitive choice between independent providers and established networks.
Only around half a percent of premises remain on basic ADSL connections, confirming Sheffield’s transition to ultrafast broadband is virtually complete.
Data sources: Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs (Correct as of December 2025).
With widespread full fibre and strong competition from multiple networks, Sheffield residents can find competitive deals across most neighbourhoods. Plusnet offers entry-level fibre from £21.99/month for 74Mbps speeds, providing reliable performance for everyday use.
Areas with altnet coverage should compare prices across providers, as independent networks often undercut established operators.
Sheffield’s excellent gigabit infrastructure means most households can access the fastest residential speeds available. Sky offers full fibre up to 5000Mbps (5Gbps) for £80/month, delivering exceptional performance for demanding users with multiple devices.
Check availability at your specific postcode, as the fastest packages require FTTP connections which vary by street.
Thanks to Ofcom’s One Touch Switch, changing providers in Sheffield 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
262/1,000 trees
£25,000+
Customer savings
Switching providers in Sheffield 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 16 available ISPs, and they will handle the cancellation for you.
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Trees we’ve grown together
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Saved by our community
£250
Your typical yearly saving
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