Full fibre (FTTP)
Fibre to the premises carries the connection directly to your home or building, without a copper telephone cable for the final stretch.
Understand Full fibre
London fibre broadband.
Your independent guide to fibre broadband in London. Check local coverage, compare networks and find the right speed for your home.
Can you get fibre
broadband in London?
Full fibre is available across London, but your options depend on your exact house, building or flat. Start with an address check, then compare the networks that can connect you.
Full fibre (FTTP) carries fibre to the premises. Part fibre (FTTC) retains a copper final connection; cable can also offer gigabit speeds. Check the technology as well as the advertised download speed.
Open Ofcom’s address checker (opens in a new tab)Ofcom shows predicted availability. Confirm your complete address, including any flat number, with the official network checkers below.
London · January 2026
78.4%full-fibre coverage
90.8%gigabit capable
Share of all premises, including homes and businesses. The measures overlap; do not add them together. A London-wide percentage does not confirm availability at an individual address.
Source: ONS using Ofcom data — full fibre and gigabit coverage. How we use these figures.
Compare London’s
fibre networks.
Start with the connection to your property. Then compare the package.
| Network | Connection | What to check | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenreachWholesale network | FTTP full fibre; FTTC part fibre where still offered | Check whether full fibre is ready, then compare retail providers using the network. | Official checker |
| Community FibreNetwork and broadband provider | FTTP full fibre | Check this separate London network as well as any Openreach result. | Official checker |
| HyperopticNetwork and broadband provider | FTTP or FTTB on its own network; check the final in-building connection and any partner offer | Confirm the connection into your flat and the network behind the quoted offer. | Official checker |
| Virgin MediaNetwork and broadband provider | Hybrid fibre/coaxial cable or FTTP, depending on the address | Confirm cable or full fibre, and compare the upload rate separately. | Official checker |
| G.NetworkNetwork and broadband provider | FTTP full fibre | Check your central London address and any building access requirements. | Official checker |
Selected networks, listed for information. Check the exact property with more than one network: a result from one checker does not rule out another network. Compare total contract cost, upload speed, installation and the provider’s speed commitment before ordering.
How to check a London addressWhat broadband speed
does your home need?
Explore simultaneous streams, calls and downloads. See what changes in real life.
500
Mbps download
One home. Plenty happening.
2m 40s10 GB download · ideal
Room to spareFor this example household
Plan for 49 Mbps downCheck for 11 Mbps up
Illustrative estimates, with 25% added to activity demand. Wi-Fi, actual line speed and upload capacity still matter.
What goes into these estimates?
Each active 4K stream uses the Netflix recommendation of 15 Mbps (opens in a new tab). Each 1080p video call uses Zoom’s 3 Mbps download and 3.8 Mbps upload example (opens in a new tab). Browsing and ordinary online gaming use an editorial allowance of 3 Mbps down and 0.5 Mbps up per active device; cloud gaming and game downloads need a different budget. We add 25% to total demand. The 10 GB time assumes the entire selected line rate is available to one download, independently of the household model. This is a planning tool, not a speed test or a fixed device limit. Read the full methodology.
Full fibre, part fibre or cable?
Different connections take different routes to your home. Here’s what matters.
Part fibre (FTTC)
Fibre to the cabinet uses fibre for part of the route, then a copper telephone line between a street cabinet and your premises.
Understand Part fibreCable broadband
Traditional cable broadband combines fibre within the network with a coaxial cable into the home. Some cable operators also supply newer full-fibre connections.
Understand CableFibre coverage.
Borough by borough.
Explore all 32 boroughs and the City of London, with coverage figures and practical advice for your building.
Borough explorer · schematic, not a geographic map
HillingdonHarrowBarnetEnfieldHaringeyBrentCamdenIslingtonHackneyWaltham ForestEalingHammersmith and FulhamWestminsterCity of LondonRedbridgeHounslowKensington and ChelseaWandsworthSouthwarkTower HamletsRichmond upon ThamesKingston upon ThamesMertonLambethNewhamSuttonCroydonLewishamGreenwichBarking and DagenhamBromleyBexleyHavering
Fibre broadband in Camden
Explore fibre broadband in Camden, including Camden Town, Kentish Town, Hampstead. Compare an official local coverage snapshot, practical installation considerations and the checks to make before choosing a connection.
Full-fibre coverage86.9%
Gigabit-capable coverage95.2%
All premises · January 2026. Source: ONS / Ofcom full fibre and gigabit coverage.
These are published area statistics, not a live availability check. Full fibre and gigabit-capable broadband overlap, so the percentages should not be added together. Always check your exact building and flat with the official networks.
Choosing and installing
your fibre connection.
Clear answers to the questions worth asking before you order.
London fibre broadband: your questions.
Can I get full fibre at my London address?
Availability depends on the exact property, not simply your borough or postcode. Start with the local coverage guide, then select your building and flat in the official network checkers. Rollout plans and registrations of interest are different from a service being available to order.
Which fibre broadband networks should I check in London?
The selected networks in this guide are Openreach, Community Fibre, Hyperoptic, Virgin Media and G.Network. Coverage and technology vary by address, and other networks may also be available. Openreach is a wholesale network, so you buy a package from a retail provider using it. Use the official checkers above to confirm your options.
How many devices can a fibre connection support?
There is no universal device count for a speed tier. The activities running at the same time matter more than how many devices are connected. Our speed planner estimates simultaneous streaming, calls and everyday use, with explicit headroom. Router capacity, Wi-Fi and upload rate also matter.
Does gigabit broadband mean full fibre?
No. Gigabit describes a speed capability; full fibre describes the physical connection. Some cable networks deliver gigabit speeds using coaxial cable for the final stretch. Check the technology as well as the advertised download number.
Is London Fibre a broadband provider?
No. London Fibre is an independent information website. We explain the options and link to official network and provider websites so you can check availability and contract details directly.
Research checked . Coverage snapshot: January 2026. Sources and calculation methods · About London Fibre.