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Broadband deals Edinburgh

Compare broadband deals across Edinburgh from 17 providers, with prices from £21.00/month.

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Price rises disclosed
A tree planted for every switch
Full Fibre (FTTP)
85.92%
UK average
Gigabit Broadband
96.20%
Above UK
Average Speed
230Mbps
Prices from
£21.00p/m

Data sources: Pricing & Providers by Switchity | Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs.

Deals last checked:

Cheapest broadband deals in Edinburgh

Three

Three 5G Hub (24m)

Claim up to £200 switching credit.Tree planted
£14.00
a month
Price rises
£17.50 from 1 April 2027
£21.00 from 1 April 2028
24 month
contract
£0
set-up cost
150Mb
avg speed
5G
connection
See offer
Virgin Media

M250 Broadband Only

Tree planted
£18.99
a month
Price rises
£22.99 from 1 April 2027
£26.99 from 1 April 2028
24 month
contract
£0
set-up cost
264Mb
avg speed
Cable
connection
See offer
Virgin Media

M125 Broadband Only

Tree planted
£18.99
a month
Price rises
£22.99 from 1 April 2027
£26.99 from 1 April 2028
24 month
contract
£0
set-up cost
132Mb
avg speed
Cable
connection
See offer

Fastest broadband deals in Edinburgh

Sky

Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+

£120 Gift Card.Tree planted
£80.00
a month
Price could change during your contract
24 month
contract
£5
set-up cost
5000Mb
avg speed
Full Fibre
connection
See offer
Sky

Full Fibre 2.5 Gigafast+

£100 Gift Card.Tree planted
£70.00
a month
Price could change during your contract
24 month
contract
£5
set-up cost
2500Mb
avg speed
Full Fibre
connection
See offer
toob

Home 2300

Tree planted
£35.00
a month
Price rises
£37.00 from 1 April 2027
£39.00 from 1 April 2028
24 month
contract
£0
set-up cost
2300Mb
avg speed
Full Fibre
connection
See offer

Best broadband + TV bundles in Edinburgh

Virgin Media

M125 Broadband + Flex

+ TV
Tree planted
£28.99
a month
Price rises
£32.99 from 1 April 2027
£36.99 from 1 April 2028
24 month
contract
£0
set-up cost
132Mb
avg speed
Cable
connection
See offer
Virgin Media

M350 Entertainment + Netflix + Sky Atlantic

+ TV
Tree planted
£32.99
a month
Price rises
£36.99 from 1 April 2027
£40.99 from 1 April 2028
24 month
contract
£0
set-up cost
362Mb
avg speed
Cable
connection
See offer
Virgin Media

M250 Broadband + Flex TV + O2 SIM

+ TV
Tree planted
£33.99
a month
Price rises
£40.49 from 1 April 2027
£46.99 from 1 April 2028
24 month
contract
£0
set-up cost
264Mb
avg speed
Cable
connection
See offer

To show you these deals, we've used postcode EH11 3EG as a benchmark. Use our postcode checker to see exact speeds and availability for your specific home.

How Good is Broadband in Edinburgh?

Edinburgh benefits from excellent broadband coverage across nearly all neighbourhoods, with 86% full-fibre availability and Virgin Media's cable network reaching 80% of premises. Most residential areas have strong infrastructure and genuine choice between multiple providers.

Leith, Morningside, and Corstorphine enjoy comprehensive FTTP coverage alongside Virgin Media cable and strong altnet competition, giving residents access to the full range of providers and speeds.

New Town and Old Town have excellent fibre coverage from Openreach and Virgin Media, though CityFibre's independent network is less widespread in the historic centre.

Craigmillar and Niddrie show patchier FTTP availability compared to other areas, though coverage is improving and CityFibre has built infrastructure in parts of Craigmillar. Cramond and rural fringes may have fewer fibre options available, with some properties relying on older copper connections.

Broadband providers in Edinburgh

Independent customer ratings pulled from Trustpilot.

4th Utility
4th Utility
4.4
Based on 8.7k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April, 2026
BT
BT
1.3
Based on 20.4k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April, 2026
EE
EE
4.1
Based on 52.7k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April, 2026
NOW Broadband
NOW Broadband
1.2
Based on 14.8k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April, 2026
Plusnet
Plusnet
1.8
Based on 12.2k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April, 2026
POP Telecom
POP Telecom
4.2
Based on 10.8k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April, 2026
Rebel
Rebel
4.6
Based on 790 Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April, 2026
Rise Fibre
Rise Fibre
4.6
Based on 3.0k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April, 2026
Sky
Sky
2.5
Based on 25.7k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April, 2026
The One
The One
3.4
Based on 175 Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April, 2026
Three
Three
4.5
Based on 54.2k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April, 2026
toob
toob
4.5
Based on 9.3k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April, 2026
Virgin Media
Virgin Media
1.4
Based on 103.6k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April, 2026
Vodafone
Vodafone
4.7
Based on 123.3k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April, 2026
Zen
Zen
4.4
Based on 16.8k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April, 2026
Cuckoo
Cuckoo
4.5
Based on 7.6k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April, 2026
TalkTalk
TalkTalk
2.3
Based on 88.8k Trustpilot reviews
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Source: Trustpilot
Checked 6 April, 2026

Enter your postcode in our broadband checker above to see which providers serve your specific address and compare their available packages.

Alternative broadband providers in Edinburgh

Around half of Edinburgh homes can access independent full-fibre networks, with particularly strong altnet competition in Corstorphine, Davidson's Mains, Silverknowes, Portobello, and The Grange.

CityFibre has built extensive infrastructure across the city, especially in western and southern suburbs, enabling providers like Sky, Vodafone, Zen, toob, and Cuckoo to offer competitive deals with speeds up to 5,000Mbps in areas like Bruntsfield, Morningside, and South Gyle.

Broadband coverage and technology in Edinburgh

Here is a breakdown of the network coverage available across 288,350 premises in Edinburgh, benchmarked directly against current UK national averages.

Full Fibre (FTTP)
85.92%
UK average
Virgin Media
80.15%
Above UK
Gigabit
96.20%
Above UK
Altnets
49.89%
Above UK
Part-Fibre (FTTC)
99.20%
UK average
Copper ADSL
0.70%
UK average

With 96% gigabit coverage, Edinburgh residents have access to some of the UK's best broadband infrastructure. This impressive figure stems from overlapping networks: 86% can access full-fibre and 80% are covered by Virgin Media's cable, meaning most homes have multiple gigabit-capable options.

The 50% altnet coverage is particularly significant, as independent providers competing with established names typically drives better pricing and customer service. Less than 1% of properties remain on basic copper connections, so the vast majority of house-hunters will find modern, fast broadband readily available regardless of neighbourhood.

Data sources: Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs (Correct as of December 2025).

How to choose the best broadband deal in Edinburgh

The four things worth checking before you commit to a 24-month contract.

Best value broadband deal

Edinburgh's strong provider competition makes it easy to find affordable broadband without sacrificing reliability. Pop Telecom offers packages from £21/month with 38Mbps, suitable for everyday browsing and streaming.

With so many providers competing across the city, it's worth comparing deals from both major networks and independent altnets to secure the best price for your needs.

Best deal for speed

For maximum speed, Edinburgh residents in CityFibre coverage areas can access ultrafast packages reaching 5,000Mbps through providers like Sky at £80/month. These speeds suit households with intensive bandwidth needs, multiple remote workers, or enthusiasts wanting cutting-edge performance.

Check whether your specific postcode has access to CityFibre or other gigabit networks to unlock the fastest available speeds.

One Touch Switch

Thanks to Ofcom’s One Touch Switch, changing providers in Edinburgh 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.

Read Ofcom's guide

In contract? Calculate before you switch

Check your Early Termination Fee (ETF) with our calculator to see if switching saves you money overall. Some providers will even pay this fee for you. Alternatively, use your estimate to haggle a better deal with your current provider.

ETF calculator

Pricing and package availability in Edinburgh are based on Switchity's real-time analysis of active deals from our panel of 17+ UK providers in postcode EH11 3EG.

Eco impact

Switch smarter & make a difference in Edinburgh

Every successful switch through Switchity plants 2 trees through our verified reforestation partner, Ecologi. Our switchers have already captured over 6,000 kg of CO₂ and released nearly 30,900 kg of oxygen annually.

262 / 1000 trees26% to goal
Verified reforestation partner: Ecologi
2
Trees per switch
6,000+ kg
CO₂ captured
£25,000+
Customer savings

Broadband in Edinburgh — common questions

Our community impact

Every switch through Switchity supports reforestation and saves our community money on their broadband.

262
Trees grown together
£25,000
Saved by community
£250
Typical yearly saving
738
Trees to go to goal