London broadband
networks & providers.

Compare the networks behind London broadband: how they connect your property, who sells the package, and what to check before ordering. Use the official address checkers to confirm your options.

New to the options? Our guide to fibre broadband in London puts coverage, connection types and household speeds together.

Information checked 29 October 2026Our sources

Network and provider are different roles

A network carries the connection to your premises. Your internet provider sells the package and handles your account. Some companies do both; Openreach supplies infrastructure used by a choice of retail providers.

Openreach

Wholesale network

Openreach builds and maintains access infrastructure. You buy a broadband package from a retail provider using that network, rather than directly from Openreach. Its checker distinguishes products ready to order from build plans.

Connection: FTTP full fibre; FTTC part fibre where still offered
Speed context: Retail full-fibre packages extend into gigabit and selected multi-gigabit tiers. The consumer page quotes up to 1,600 Mbps; the network also describes 1.8 Gbps line tiers. Confirm the average and minimum speeds of your actual package.
Availability: Check each address. A fibre-enabled exchange, nearby cabinet or neighbour with FTTP does not confirm that your premises is ready. Compare retailers after establishing the network.

Check with Openreach

Official sources for this profile

Full Fibre availability checker (opens in a new tab)Openreach
Full Fibre broadband (opens in a new tab)Openreach
Plans for wider rollout of next-generation Full Fibre (opens in a new tab)Openreach
Service providers on our network (opens in a new tab)Openreach

Community Fibre

Network and broadband provider

A London-focused full-fibre network selling broadband directly to households and businesses. It is a separate access network from Openreach, so an Openreach-only search can miss it.

Connection: FTTP full fibre
Speed context: Packages include gigabit and eligible multi-gigabit services. Its 5 Gbps product advertises 5,000 Mbps wired download and upload; that is not a promise of 5 Gbps over Wi-Fi or on every device.
Availability: Use its address checker for your building and flat. Headline London network reach does not guarantee a specific street, property, package or installation date.

Check with Community Fibre

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Community Fibre broadband (opens in a new tab)Community Fibre
5 Gbps Premium WiFi broadband (opens in a new tab)Community Fibre

Hyperoptic

Network and broadband provider

Hyperoptic operates a fibre network serving eligible London buildings and homes. It also describes some alternative offers through partners, so check the network and installation underlying your particular quote.

Connection: FTTP or FTTB on its own network; check the final in-building connection and any partner offer
Speed context: Its 1Gb package is advertised with 900 Mbps average download and upload on a single wired device. Symmetrical availability and product choices depend on location.
Availability: The operator lists areas across north, south, east and west London. A borough mention does not mean every building or flat in that borough is connected.

Check with Hyperoptic

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Hyperoptic broadband and marketing claims (opens in a new tab)Hyperoptic
Where is Hyperoptic available in London? (opens in a new tab)Hyperoptic
What is full fibre broadband? (opens in a new tab)Hyperoptic
Hyperoptic is not available in my area: what next? (opens in a new tab)Hyperoptic
Connecting a property to Hyperoptic (opens in a new tab)Hyperoptic

Virgin Media

Network and broadband provider

Virgin Media supplies services over both hybrid fibre/coaxial cable and full-fibre infrastructure. High download speeds alone do not tell you which technology will reach your home.

Connection: Hybrid fibre/coaxial cable or FTTP, depending on the address
Speed context: Gig1 is advertised at an average 1,130 Mbps download. Higher tiers and upload options depend on network and location. Ask for the upload rate and connection technology in your order summary.
Availability: Check the exact address on Virgin Media. Do not assume a Gig1 result means full fibre; its official network guide explains both installation types.

Check with Virgin Media

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Our fibre network (opens in a new tab)Virgin Media
Broadband speeds explained (opens in a new tab)Virgin Media

G.Network

Network and broadband provider

A full-fibre operator focused on central London, offering residential and business connectivity. Its network and retail offers are distinct from broadband delivered over Openreach.

Connection: FTTP full fibre
Speed context: The current HomePro range includes advertised download speeds up to 900 Mbps, 2.4 Gbps and 8.5 Gbps, depending on product and address. Confirm the upload rate, wired equipment requirements and speed commitment for the package you are offered.
Availability: Use the operator’s postcode and address check, then confirm any building access requirements. Network presence nearby is not confirmation that a particular unit can order.

Check with G.Network

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These are selected networks relevant to London, not an exhaustive list of every supplier. Listings are informational and do not imply a partnership or recommendation. Headline speed ranges are not a promise of availability, price or performance at your address.

Start with an independent coverage check.

Ofcom brings together predicted availability from participating networks. Follow up with the network and provider to confirm a live order for your exact address.

Ofcom’s broadband checker

Check your postcode and property, then compare the networks shown. Missing addresses, building access and recent network changes can affect the result.

Open Ofcom checker