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*Annual Savings based on an average monthly bill of £37.11 from a nationally representative sample (1000) vs our cheapest monthly cost for superfast broadband (>55Mbs), Onestream £20.00 month.
Leeds is well-covered by BT’s Openreach network, as well as Virgin Media’s own infrastructure. So, residents of this West Yorkshire city have plenty of choice in providers and packages – and you can also enjoy access to gigabit broadband, with speeds of up to 1,000Mbps and beyond.
The speed and availability can vary from home to home, depending on where in/around Leeds you are. Nevertheless, those living in this area can shop around and compare broadband deals from a wide range of providers.
Whether you’re looking for the cheapest ADSL deal or ultrafast full fibre broadband, you’ll have lots of options to choose from.
The cheapest available broadband deal is £21.50
Loiners can often earn bill credits or cashback between £30 and £90 when they switch
FTTP rollout has hit 87%, giving most residents of Leeds access to faster, more reliable broadband connections
'Best' is subjective, but we've collected speed and customer service data from Ofcom to help steer your decision.
Sky was the least complained about, and had above-average satisfaction with complaint handling.
Virgin Media have the best download speeds, whereas Gigaclear recorded the best upload speeds
Plusnet customers are most satisfied with their overall service, including the speeds they're getting.
Being one of the UK’s largest cities, Leeds is well-connected to all types of broadband.
Standard ADSL broadband is the most common and basic type of internet connection. It uses your copper phone wires to deliver internet to your home, with speeds averaging around 10-11Mbps.
In Leeds, fibre optic broadband is just as widely available – and there’s more to enjoy compared with ADSL if you can get it. It’s much faster and more reliable, as it uses fibre optic cables to deliver your home internet connection. If you live in Leeds, you’ll most likely have access to some form of fibre broadband – there are two main types:
Fibre-to-the-cabinet (FTTC)
– this uses fibre optic cables to connect the exchange to the nearest street cabinet to your home, before using copper phone wires between the cabinet and your home. Speeds are usually anywhere between 36-68Mpbs
Fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP)
– this uses fibre cables all the way between the exchange to your home, resulting in a quicker, more stable connection. Speeds usually range from 100Mbps all the way to 1,000Mbps (1Gbps) and above
For more on the differences between the two, visit our page on FTTP and FTTC broadband.
Generally, FTTC is a lot more common than FTTP across the UK. Luckily, Leeds enjoys widespread coverage with Openreach’s FTTP network – in fact, it was one of the first UK cities to receive Openreach’s full fibre services back in 2018.
Finally, there’s also cable broadband, which uses both fibre optic and coaxial cables to provide ultrafast gigabit broadband. Currently, only Virgin Media operates a cable network – as a result, it provides the fastest broadband on the market, up to 1,130Mbps.
Like FTTP, whether you’re served by Virgin Media’s network depends on where you live. Luckily for Leeds residents, Virgin Media has great coverage across the city.
Most homes in Leeds will have access to fibre optic broadband. The speeds you can get – and the availability of packages – will depend on your address.
Luckily, much of Leeds is covered by Openreach’s full fibre network, meaning many households will be able to enjoy ultrafast speeds of anywhere between 100Mbps to more than 1,000Mbps.
Even if you don’t have access to these speeds, you’ll still be able to get fast fibre broadband with speeds between 36-68Mbps – which is quick enough for most households.
Bundling your services can save you up to 36% on your broadband bills - just be sure you're using the services you pay for
Broadband and TV packages are cost-effective if you already pay for TV services like Netflix, Sky Sports, or other Sky channels.
One bill could save you money, and Ofcom estimates that bundling services is up to 34% cheaper than buying them individually from separate providers.
Beyond landlines, broadband providers are starting to bundle SIM cards with a broadband connection. If you're currently on a SIM-only contract and it's up for renewal soon, look into combining your phone and broadband - it could work out a lot cheaper.
Bundling your broadband, phone, and TV packages will typically cost less than buying them all from separate providers - just be sure you're using what you're paying for.
Many providers offer just the broadband connection, so if you don't need TV channels, a landline, or any other services, then opting for a 'broadband only' connection could save you up to 15% on your broadband bills.
Mobile broadband has come a long way, with providers like Three offering 4G & 5G home broadband connections at speeds of up to 150Mbps.
Ensure you’re no longer within the minimum terms of the contract with your current broadband provider. You can find out by looking at your original contract or confirmation email, or by contacting their customer service.
We algorithmically sort broadband packages based on your location, the speed you'd get, and how much it costs.
Your new provider should contact your current provider and arrange the switch for you. And you’ll receive letters and emails updating you on the switch.
Whether you're looking for cheap and cheerful or high-spec full fibre broadband, everyone's needs are different. Finding the best deal for you starts with understanding how you plan to use it or if bundling your services lower your monthly bill.
If you're still in your minimum term, you'd be subject to an early repayment charge if you ended your contract early.
If you're out of contract or approaching the end, you can switch without penality.
A tariff may offer everything you're looking for, but does it come to the right monthly price and offer good value for money? Shop around to find the right tariff at the best possible price.
Many providers offer tempting incentives, such as cashback or gift cards to new customers. These may help bring down the cost of an expensive broadband deal, although you should also consider whether these gifts are as important as factors such as speed and cost.
With FTTP coverage in Leeds now reaching 87%, it's the perfect time to explore if upgrading to a higher-quality connection could benefit you.
If you're not ready to upgrade, residents of Leeds can reliably get download speeds exceeding 30 Mbps, which is enough for most households.
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Whether you're looking for a cheap and cheerful connection or high-spec ultrafast full fibre broadband, there's a deal for everyone. Finding the best deals for you starts with understanding how you plan to use it or if bundling your services lowers your monthly bill.
Up to 15Mbps: This is ideal if you live alone or just with one other person, and you use the internet for basic use like browsing, social media and emails. Opt for standard ASDL deal and save money for choosing the cheapest option, and if you don't need a landline, a broadband only deal can save you money.
30-60Mbps: A household of four or more users will need a superfast connection, especially if they have multiple devices. A fibre broadband connection with speeds over 30Mbps should be robust enough to handle multiple users, from streaming Netflix to making video calls.
Up to 500Mbps: Gamers need great upload speeds to minimise lag, and if you've got a lot of smart devices in your home that bandwidth can add up fast. Our curated broadband for gamers deals takes these requirements into account.
Up to 1Gbps (1,000Mbps): If you want buttery smooth buffering and more bandwidth than you could ask for, gigabit broadband delivers. These come at a premium, but the ultrafast download speeds let you download files quickly, stream without interruption, and use lots of devices at once.
It’s hard to say which is the best internet provider in Leeds, as that largely depends on things like speed, monthly cost, contract length, and any extras – as well as what you can get at your address.
If we’re purely looking at speed, the fastest broadband in Leeds is supplied by Virgin Media. Hyperoptic is a close second, thanks to its 100% fibre network.
Otherwise, you can get fast and ultrafast fibre broadband with any provider that uses BT’s Openreach network. This includes the likes of Sky, EE, Plusnet, TalkTalk, Vodafone, NOW, and BT.
That depends on where you live in/around Leeds, as well as the speed that suits your needs best. Leeds has excellent broadband connectivity, and ultrafast fibre broadband is widely available from a range of providers.
Wondering what speed you’re currently getting? Use our broadband speed test to see your home broadband speed – that way, you can check if you’re getting the advertised speeds, and decide whether you need a faster broadband package.
