Compare the best broadband deals in Wigan. Search offers from 15 providers with speeds up to 1600Mbps and prices from £14.00p/m.
Full Fibre (FTTP)
87.7%
Gigabit Broadband
97.28%
Average Speed
239Mbps
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
£26.00 per month
1600Mbps average speed
Full Fibre
24 month contract
£44.99 per month
362Mbps average speed
Sky Cinema & Netflix Sub
24 month contract
Wigan has strong broadband infrastructure with 97.28% Gigabit coverage, thanks to extensive Openreach full-fibre and Virgin Media cable networks. However, availability varies significantly by neighbourhood, so checking your specific postcode is essential before committing to a provider.
Marsh Green, Pemberton, and Ince-in-Makerfield benefit from excellent full-fibre coverage and Virgin Media availability, giving residents multiple ultrafast options. Orrell and Orrell Post have the added advantage of independent altnet providers, creating more competitive pricing alongside the major networks.
Wigan town centre around Wallgate has noticeably patchy coverage for both full-fibre and Virgin Media, meaning fewer provider choices at some addresses. Standish Lower Ground and New Springs also show gaps in full-fibre availability, so residents here should verify which services reach their property. Hindley has strong FTTP coverage but limited Virgin Media access, while Beech Hill and Springfield have good Openreach full-fibre but may lack cable alternatives.
Compare 15 broadband providers serving Wigan. Ratings and review counts are sourced from Trustpilot.
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Independent full-fibre providers operate in Orrell, Orrell Post, and parts of Pemberton, bringing additional competition and often more attractive promotional offers beyond the major networks.
Most of Wigan, including Marsh Green, Beech Hill, Springfield, Hindley, and Ince-in-Makerfield, currently has minimal altnet presence, so residents will primarily choose between established providers.
87.7%
84.2%
97.28%
26.18%
99.6%
0.11%
Wigan’s broadband infrastructure is robust, with nearly universal Gigabit access reflecting strong overlap between Openreach full-fibre (87.70%) and Virgin Media cable (84.20%). Most homes can choose between at least two ultrafast providers, and the negligible number of copper-only connections (0.11%) shows the area has successfully transitioned from outdated technology.
The main limitation is below-average altnet competition at 26.18%, meaning residents in many neighbourhoods miss out on the competitive deals independent providers typically offer. While speeds are excellent across most of the borough, genuine choice remains concentrated in a few specific areas.
Data sources: Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs (Correct as of December 2025).
Budget-conscious households can access decent speeds without overspending, with Three offering 150Mbps packages from £16/month. This speed handles everyday browsing, video calls, and HD streaming comfortably for most households.
Always compare current offers across multiple providers at your postcode, as promotional pricing changes frequently and better deals may emerge.
Speed-focused users can access up to 1600Mbps through Vodafone at £60/month, ideal for large households with heavy simultaneous usage, 4K streaming, and smart home devices. These ultrafast packages require full-fibre infrastructure at your property.
Check availability at your specific address, as the fastest tiers aren’t universally accessible across all Wigan neighbourhoods despite strong overall Gigabit coverage.
Thanks to Ofcom’s One Touch Switch, changing providers in Wigan 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
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Saved by our community
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