Broadband deals in Northern Ireland
Compare cheap broadband deals in Northern Ireland
NOW Superfast
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67Mb average* speed
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No setup costs
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24 month contract
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£23.00
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£20.92 Avg. monthly cost
No setup costs
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Call BT 0800 328 1116
Fibre 150 only
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145Mb average* speed
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No setup costs
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24 month contract
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£23.99
per month -
Increasing to:
£27.99 on 31 Mar 2027
£31.99 on 31 Mar 2028
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£21.91 Avg. monthly cost
No setup costs
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Call EE 0800 079 0565
Full Fibre 900Mb
New customers only
Claim up to £300 switching credit | WiFi 7 router included.
Offer Ends 30/07/2026
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900Mb average* speed
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No setup costs
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24 month contract
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£25.99
per month -
Increasing to:
£29.99 on 31 Mar 2027
£33.99 on 31 Mar 2028
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£23.08 Avg. monthly cost
No setup costs
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New customers only
Claim up to £300 switching credit | WiFi 7 router included.
Offer Ends 30/07/2026
*Average speeds are based on the download speeds of at least 50% of customers at peak time (8pm to 10pm). Speed can be affected by a range of technical and environmental factors. The speed you receive where you live may be lower than that listed above. You can check the estimated speed to your property prior to purchasing.
Fibre/cable services at your postcode are subject to availability. You can confirm availability on the provider's website.
Some broadband providers may increase monthly prices each year during your contract. Please refer to individual broadband provider's terms and conditions before signing up.
Broadband deals in Northern Ireland
Broadband deals in Northern Ireland can vary greatly depending on where you live. If you live in a city or densely populated area, such as Belfast and Derry/Londonderry, you’ll be able to get plenty of broadband deals at your address.
However, if you live rurally, your options are likely to be more limited. You should be able to get standard and fast fibre broadband, though you might not have access to gigabit full fibre broadband services just yet.
What types of broadband can I get in Northern Ireland?
You can get several types of broadband in Northern Ireland, although your options depend on where you live.
Virtually all addresses should be able to get standard ADSL broadband. The most common and basic type of broadband connection, ADSL uses your copper phone wires to deliver internet to your home. Download speeds are usually around 10-11Mbps – fairly limited by modern standards, but it’ll be enough for general internet browsing.
At the same time, most areas can get some form of fibre optic broadband. It’s much faster and more reliable than ADSL, as it uses fibre cables to deliver your home internet connection. There are two types of fibre broadband:
Fibre-to-the-cabinet (FTTC) – this uses fibre 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
FTTC broadband is a lot more common than FTTP, although networks are continuing to roll out their full fibre networks across Northern Ireland. In fact, the latest Ofcom Connected Nations report showed that Northern Ireland had a higher percentage of homes connected to FTTP than any other country in the UK – which is pretty impressive stuff.
For more on the differences between the two types of broadband, visit our page on FTTP and FTTC.
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’s able to provide the fastest broadband on the market, up to 1,130Mbps.
In general, most homes in Northern Ireland will have access to fibre optic broadband.
As with the rest of the UK, urban areas have the most choice. If you live in a city, you’ll likely be able to get both FTTC and FTTP broadband from any Openreach provider, as well as Virgin Media’s ultrafast cable broadband, and independent providers such as Fibrus.
On the other hand, rural areas might only get FTTC broadband. Still, with speeds of 36-68Mbps, that’s well suited to most households.
How to compare and switch broadband
There are three simple steps to compare broadband deals and switch providers
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Check you're out of contract
Ensure you're no longer within the minimum terms of the contract length with your current broadband provider. You can find out by looking at your original contract, confirmation email, or by contacting their customer service.
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Enter your postcode and choose a personalised bundle
We algorithmically sort broadband packages based on your location, the speed you'd get, and how much it costs.
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Complete your switch
Your new provider should contact your current provider and arrange the switch for you. And you'll receive letters and emails updating you on this.
How to get a better broadband deal
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.
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Are you still within your contract?
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.
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Can you get a better deal for the same price?
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.
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Can you get any bundles, freebies, or cashback?
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.
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Broadband guides
What broadband speed can I expect in Northern Ireland?
Again, that depends on where you live, as well as the speed that suits your needs best.
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.
Which is the best internet provider in Northern Ireland?
It’s hard to say which is the “best” internet provider, as that largely depends on what you need and what you can get at your address.
Nevertheless, the fastest broadband in Northern Ireland is supplied by Virgin Media. If Virgin Media isn’t available in your area, you’ll likely be able to get fibre broadband (plus a phone line) with any provider that uses BT’s Openreach network – this includes the likes of Sky, EE, Plusnet, TalkTalk, and – of course – BT.
About our broadband comparison tool
Who we compare
We compare broadband deals from providers who take part in our comparison service.
This means the results may not include every broadband provider in the UK, every package from each provider, or every deal available directly from a provider.
Before you apply, it is worth checking whether the deal meets your needs and whether any other offers are available elsewhere.
How deals are updated
Broadband deal information is provided to us through supplier feeds and provider data.
We refresh deal information regularly so that prices, speeds, offers and availability are kept as up to date as possible.
Deals can change or be withdrawn by providers, so you should always check the final price, offer details and provider terms before applying.
Why we ask for your address
Broadband availability can vary depending on where you live.
Your address or postcode helps us check which broadband deals are more likely to be available at your property. Availability can depend on things like network coverage, local infrastructure, line availability, property type and installation requirements.
The results are based on the information available at the time you search. Final availability is confirmed by the provider when you apply.
How average monthly cost is calculated
Average monthly cost is intended to help you compare deals more easily by showing the estimated monthly cost over the contract term.
It may include the monthly price, contract length, upfront or setup fees, discounts and selected rewards where these can be included in the calculation.
Some rewards or incentives may be shown separately and may depend on eligibility, redemption steps or provider terms.
The average monthly cost is a comparison figure. Your actual payments may differ, especially if prices change during the contract or if you add extras.
New customers only
Most deals shown are for new customers unless stated otherwise.
If you are already with a provider, you may not be eligible for the same deal. Existing customers may need to contact their current provider directly to discuss renewal, upgrade or retention offers.
How deals are ranked
Ranking may take account of factors such as availability, price, speed, contract length, features, rewards, special offers and commercial arrangements.
You may be able to change the sort order or filter results to focus on what matters most to you, such as price, speed or contract length.
Featured deals and sponsored placements
A “featured deal” is a deal that is highlighted in the comparison results.
Featured deals may be paid placements, sponsored promotions or deals that are commercially agreed with MoneySuperMarket.
A featured deal is not necessarily the cheapest deal or the best deal for every customer. You should compare the full deal details before applying.
Special offers
A “special offer” means a deal includes an incentive or promotion.
This could include things like a limited-time monthly price, voucher, cashback, bill credit, reward card, free setup, free installation or another benefit.
Special offers may have separate terms, eligibility rules, claim steps and end dates. You should check the provider’s terms before applying.
Things to check before applying
Before choosing a broadband deal, check:
The final monthly price
The contract length
Any setup, delivery or upfront fees
The estimated speed
Any annual price rises
Cancellation or early exit fees
Whether you are eligible for rewards or special offers
How and when any reward is claimed
The expected installation date
The provider’s terms and conditions
Broadband prices, availability and offers can change. The provider will confirm the final deal details before your application is completed.
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Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
