Broadband providers in Edinburgh: coverage and best deals

Which broadband providers cover Edinburgh?

Edinburgh broadband reaches homes over several physical networks. Openreach supports a range of retail providers including BT, Sky, Plusnet, TalkTalk and EE, while Virgin Media operates its own cable and full-fibre network selling Gig1 and Gig2 packages. CityFibre is a wholesale full-fibre network expanding in areas including Leith and Gorgie, sold on by retail partners such as Vodafone and toob. Hyperoptic targets tenement and apartment blocks with dedicated full-fibre lines, and Three sells 5G home broadband as a cable-free alternative in many parts of the city. A provider available elsewhere in the city may not serve a particular flat or house, so begin with the full address.

Broadband coverage by Edinburgh area

Coverage in Edinburgh changes noticeably between neighbourhoods, not just between streets. The Old Town and New Town (EH1 to EH3) generally have strong Openreach and Virgin Media coverage, though CityFibre is less established there than in south-west Edinburgh. Bruntsfield, Morningside and Marchmont have particularly strong CityFibre coverage. Leith, Newhaven and Granton are a mix of new-build apartments and older tenements, with Hyperoptic present in some blocks and Virgin Media Gig2 available in Granton specifically, while CityFibre continues to expand through the area. Stockbridge has strong Openreach and Virgin Media coverage with less CityFibre presence. Portobello has YouFibre coverage in eastern Edinburgh, and South Gyle and Sighthill have strong CityFibre coverage. Always confirm the exact address rather than relying on the neighbourhood alone, since these patterns can change street by street.

• Old Town, New Town (EH1–EH3): strong Openreach and Virgin Media; less CityFibre than the south-west
• Bruntsfield, Morningside, Marchmont: particularly strong CityFibre coverage
• Leith, Newhaven, Granton: Hyperoptic in some apartment blocks, Virgin Media Gig2 in Granton, CityFibre expanding
• Stockbridge, Comely Bank: strong Openreach and Virgin Media, less CityFibre
• Portobello: YouFibre coverage in eastern Edinburgh
• South Gyle, Sighthill: strong CityFibre coverage

Full fibre and gigabit broadband in Edinburgh: the numbers

thinkbroadband Labs recorded City of Edinburgh full-fibre (FTTP) coverage at 87.94% of premises and gigabit-capable coverage at 95.90% as of 19 September 2026, both ahead of the UK-wide figures of 85.8% and the national gigabit average for the same date. Superfast coverage (30Mbps or faster) stood at 99.13%. Independent reporting puts CityFibre’s Edinburgh network at around 70,000 addresses, out of roughly 288,350 premises citywide, with average measured Edinburgh broadband speeds of around 200Mbps download and 51Mbps upload; treat these two figures as independently reported rather than confirmed by an official Edinburgh-specific release. toob, one of CityFibre’s retail partners in the city, currently sells a 900Mbps package from £23 a month and a 2,300Mbps package from £29 a month on 24-month contracts, each with a Wi-Fi 7 router and free installation; check our toob review before ordering, since these are provider-published prices, not universal Edinburgh figures.

How to find the best broadband deals in Edinburgh

Check every network available at the property, then compare the personalised download estimate and any minimum guaranteed speed. Add monthly payments, setup charges and scheduled increases across the minimum term. Upload speed, router features, installation timing and the price after the introductory contract can all matter more than a short-lived headline offer.

Why Edinburgh coverage varies by address

Network builds progress street by street, while Edinburgh’s tenements, conservation areas and other shared or listed buildings can face extra hurdles, including wayleave agreements for shared stairwells and restrictions on external cabling in protected properties. Nearby properties can therefore receive different technologies and provider lists even on the same street. Ofcom, GOV.UK and individual networks provide coverage tools, but a retail provider must confirm that its service is ready to order at the chosen address.