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Best broadband deals in North East

304 deals reach North East. The cheapest fixed-line deal is £13.50 a month with 4th Utility.

Last updated 28 October 202621 providers304 deals
In short

21 providers, including Virgin Media and Sky, offer 304 broadband deals, checked . 294 are on a line, 7 by 5G or 4G and 3 by satellite, and the fastest is YouFibre at 7,000 Mbps. Full fibre is available to 78.7% of homes in North East. Typical measured speed is 112 Mbps down, 11% above the UK download average.

Deals for North East, checked and refreshed daily.

Best value broadband deal in North East

The best value in North East is Rise Fibre's 250Mb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months), the cheapest deal that is a real step up in speed: £180 across year one, about £15 a month. 250 Mbps covers streaming, video calls and working from home.

How we picked this

The cheapest deal at least 1.3 times faster than the cheapest here, with as much speed per pound. 120 of 294 fixed-line deals qualified. Prices checked 28 October 2026.

Cheapest broadband deal in North East

The cheapest deal in North East is 150Mb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months) from 4th Utility at £13.50 a month for 150 Mbps. It's full fibre, so the advertised speed is the speed that reaches the router. The £13.50 is an intro price that rises to £18.00 a month after the intro window, making the real first-year cost £162. Rise Fibre is essentially level at £15.00 a month. Above the UK average on download.

How we picked this

The lowest cost over the first year, out of 294 fixed-line deals here. Prices checked 28 October 2026.

Fastest broadband deal in North East

The fastest deal available in North East is You 8000 from YouFibre at 7,000 Mbps. Next fastest is Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+ from Sky at 5,000 Mbps.

Fastest in North East

YouFibre logo

You 8000

7000Mbps download
Full fibreFixed · 24 months£0 upfront

£50/mo

No rises, no surprises.

Full details
How we picked this

The highest advertised download speed out of 304 broadband deals here, the cheaper one on a tie. Prices checked 28 October 2026.

Runner-up on speed

Sky logo

Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+

5000Mbps download
Full fibre24-month contract£95 Gift Card+£5 upfront

£45/mo

may rise during contract

Full details

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Plusnet logo

Full Fibre 74

74Mbps download
Full fibre24-month contract£125 Reward Card£0 upfront

£20.99/mo

rises to £24.99 in March 2027 (+£4)

Full details
EE logo

Full Fibre 900

900Mbps download
Full fibre24-month contract£140 Reward Card£0 upfront

£26.99/mo

rises to £30.99 in March 2027 (+£4)

Full details
Where these figures come from

Prices checked 28 October 2026.

Broadband providers in North East

21 providers serve North East including Virgin Media, Sky and BT, with YouFibre the fastest at 7,000 Mbps.

Ranked by Ofcom complaints per 100,000 customers, fewest first. What the arrows mean

Ofcom records the typical North East download speed at 112 Mbps.

Where these figures come from

Prices checked 28 October 2026.

Satellite broadband in North East

Starlink needs a dish with a clear view of the sky. Its home plans cost from £40 to £80 a month on a one-month contract, with £19 upfront.

Broadband in North East: the local picture

Smaller networks
Six smaller networks carry deals here: CityFibre (4th Utility, NOW Broadband, Rise Fibre, Sky and others), Rise Fibre, Hyperoptic, 4th Utility, Quickline and toob.

Source: The deals we list in North East, checked 28 October 2026.

Full fibre, UK rank
Full fibre reaches 78.7% of premises, 6th lowest of 12 UK regions and nations.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026.

Who lives in North East

North East had about 1,180,000 households at the 2021 Census. 39.2% of households rent their home, 22% from a social landlord and 17.2% privately, against 37.6% across England. 33.7% of households are one person living alone and 20.4% of residents are 65 or over, more than England’s 18.4%.

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics.

Upgrade nudge

Room to upgrade in North East

Only 16% of the 797,000 connections here were on 300Mbps or faster in May 2023, even though 90% can now get gigabit.

What speeds are people actually getting?

Gigabit reaches 90% of North East. The full split by band is below.

300Mbps+ (Ultrafast fibre)16%
30 to 300Mbps (Superfast)72%
10 to 30Mbps (Standard)9%
Under 10Mbps (Below decent)3%
~591,100homes here could already be on a faster line than they are.

Where these figures come from: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026.

What broadband coverage does North East have?

Superfast broadband reaches 98% of North East premises but gigabit only 90%, so around 8% of homes can get fast broadband but not the fastest.

0.1%
below decent broadband
Almost every premises in North East meets the minimum broadband standard, in line with the UK average of 0.1%.
Without full fibre
~288,600
21% of 1,357,820 premises can't get it yet
MetricNorth EastUK AvgDiff
Superfast (30Mbps+)97.7%97.7%Similar
Ultrafast (100Mbps+)90.4%88.6%+2.1%
Gigabit-capable89.9%87.8%+2.4%
Full fibre (FTTP)78.7%81.0%-2.8%
Fixed wireless (FWA)3.2%N/AN/A
Below decent broadband0.1%0.1%Similar

Where these figures come from: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026. See how every UK region compares in The State of UK Broadband.

Nearby areas

Frequently asked questions

What broadband speeds are typical across North East?
Across North East, typical broadband speed is 112 Mbps, against a UK average of 101 Mbps. Speeds differ between council areas: Stockton-on-Tees is typically at 186 Mbps, while Northumberland is at 70 Mbps.
How does fibre broadband coverage vary across North East?
Gigabit coverage across North East is 90% of premises (UK average: 88%), and superfast broadband (30 Mbps or more) reaches 98%. Coverage differs between council areas, and the pages below show each one. Whether full fibre reaches your home comes down to your street.
What is the cheapest broadband across North East?
The lowest price in North East today is £13.50 a month (£18 after 12 months), for 150Mb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months) from 4th Utility on full fibre at 150 Mbps. The lowest monthly price isn't always the cheapest over a year, so check the first-year cost too, especially if an intro price ends early.
Which part of North East has the fastest broadband?
The fastest council area in North East is Stockton-on-Tees, where the typical speed is 186 Mbps. The slowest is Northumberland, at 70 Mbps, and your own speed depends on your address as well as your area.
Can I get gigabit broadband in North East?
Gigabit broadband in North East reaches 90% of premises, so most can choose a gigabit package. Many homes don't need that much speed, so a cheaper, slower package may do.
Is 5G home broadband available in North East?
Outdoor 5G reaches 99% of premises in North East, so 5G home broadband is an option at most of them. It uses a router that connects to the mobile network, with no phone line or fibre needed, and how well it works depends on the signal at your home. It is worth comparing with fixed-line deals.
Is broadband in North East any good?
Good, on the whole: gigabit is available to 90% of premises in North East. If your bill has gone up while new-customer deals have got faster and cheaper, it may be time to compare.

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