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Compare broadband deals across Wigan from 15 providers, with prices from £14.00/month.

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A tree planted for every switch
Full Fibre (FTTP)
87.70%
Above UK
Gigabit Broadband
97.28%
Above UK
Average Speed
239Mbps
Prices from
£14.00p/m

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

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Cheapest broadband deals in Wigan

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
Plusnet

Full Fibre 74

Tree planted
£21.99
a month
Price rises
£25.99 from 31 March 2027
£29.99 from 31 March 2028
24 month
contract
£0
set-up cost
74Mb
avg speed
Full Fibre
connection
See offer

Fastest broadband deals in Wigan

EE

Full Fibre 1.6GB Premium

Claim up to £300 switching credit.Tree planted
£33.99
a month
Price rises
£37.99 from 31 March 2027
£41.99 from 31 March 2028
24 month
contract
£0
set-up cost
1600Mb
avg speed
Full Fibre
connection
See offer
Virgin Media

Gig1 Fibre broadband

Tree planted
£24.99
a month
Price rises
£28.99 from 1 April 2027
£32.99 from 1 April 2028
24 month
contract
£0
set-up cost
1130Mb
avg speed
Cable
connection
See offer
Virgin Media

Gig1 Fibre Broadband + Phone

+ Phone
Tree planted
£37.99
a month
Price rises
£41.99 from 1 April 2027
£45.99 from 1 April 2028
24 month
contract
£0
set-up cost
1130Mb
avg speed
Cable
connection
See offer

Best broadband + TV bundles in Wigan

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
Sky

Sky Stream, Essential TV & Netflix with Full Fibre 75

+ TV
Tree planted
£35.00
a month
Prices may change during 24-month minimum term
24 month
contract
£5
set-up cost
75Mb
avg speed
Full Fibre
connection
See offer
Sky

Sky Stream, Essential TV & Netflix with Full Fibre 150

+ TV
Tree planted
£35.00
a month
Prices may change during 24-month minimum term
24 month
contract
£5
set-up cost
150Mb
avg speed
Full Fibre
connection
See offer

To show you these deals, we've used postcode WN1 3JJ as a benchmark. Use our postcode checker to see exact speeds and availability for your specific home.

How Good is Broadband in Wigan?

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.

Broadband providers in Wigan

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
Cuckoo
Cuckoo
4.5
Based on 7.6k 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
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
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 postcode checker to see which providers serve your specific address and compare their available packages.

Alternative broadband providers in Wigan

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.

Broadband coverage and technology in Wigan

Here is a breakdown of the network coverage available across 163,622 premises in Wigan, benchmarked directly against current UK national averages.

Full Fibre (FTTP)
87.70%
Above UK
Virgin Media
84.20%
Above UK
Gigabit
97.28%
Above UK
Altnets
26.18%
Below UK
Part-Fibre (FTTC)
99.60%
Above UK
Copper ADSL
0.11%
Above UK

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).

How to choose the best broadband deal in Wigan

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

Best value broadband deal

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.

Best deal for speed

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.

One Touch Switch

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.

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 Wigan are based on Switchity's real-time analysis of active deals from our panel of 15+ UK providers in postcode WN1 3JJ.

Eco impact

Switch smarter & make a difference in Wigan

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 Wigan — 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

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