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Best broadband deals in Northern Ireland

222 deals reach Northern Ireland. The cheapest fixed-line deal is £18.50 a month with Onestream.

Last updated 28 October 202616 providers222 deals
In short

16 providers, including Virgin Media and Sky, offer 222 broadband deals, checked . 212 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 94.0% of homes in Northern Ireland. Typical measured speed is 119 Mbps down, 18% above the UK download average.

Deals for Northern Ireland, checked and refreshed daily.

Best value broadband deal in Northern Ireland

The best value in Northern Ireland is Virgin Media O2's M125 Broadband Only, the cheapest deal that is a real step up in speed: £252 across year one, about £21 a month. 132 Mbps covers streaming, video calls and working from home.

Best value in Northern Ireland

Virgin Media O2 logo

M125 Broadband Only

132Mbps download
Cable24-month contract£0 upfront

£18.99/mo

rises to £22.99 in April 2027 (+£4)

Full details
How we picked this

The cheapest deal at least 1.3 times faster than the cheapest here, with as much speed per pound. 171 of 212 fixed-line deals qualified. Prices checked 28 October 2026.

Cheapest broadband deal in Northern Ireland

The cheapest deal in Northern Ireland is Fibre 40 from Onestream at £18.50 a month for 40 Mbps. Virgin Media O2 is essentially level at £20.99 a month. Well below the UK average, which shows on a busy evening.

Cheapest in Northern Ireland

Onestream logo

Fibre 40

40Mbps download
Part fibre24-month contract£0 upfront

£18.50/mo

rises to £21.25 in April 2027 (+£2.75)

Full details
How we picked this

The lowest cost over the first year, out of 212 fixed-line deals here. Prices checked 28 October 2026.

Runner-up on price

Virgin Media O2 logo

M250 Broadband Only

264Mbps download
Cable24-month contract£0 upfront

£18.99/mo

rises to £22.99 in April 2027 (+£4)

Full details

Fastest broadband deal in Northern Ireland

The fastest deal available in Northern Ireland is You 8000 from YouFibre at 7,000 Mbps. Next fastest is Gig2 Fibre broadband + Netflix from Virgin Media O2 at 2,000 Mbps.

Fastest in Northern Ireland

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 222 broadband deals here, the cheaper one on a tie. Prices checked 28 October 2026.

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Plusnet logo

Full Fibre 900

900Mbps download
Full fibre24-month contract£150 Reward Card£0 upfront

£26.99/mo

rises to £30.99 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 Northern Ireland

16 providers serve Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland download speed at 119 Mbps.

Where these figures come from

Prices checked 28 October 2026.

Satellite broadband in Northern Ireland

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 Northern Ireland: the local picture

Smaller networks
One smaller network carries deals here: Fibrus.

Source: The deals we list in Northern Ireland, checked 28 October 2026.

Full fibre, UK rank
Full fibre reaches 94.0% of premises, the highest of 12 UK regions and nations.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026.

Who lives in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland had about 769,000 households at the 2021 Census. 32.5% of households rent their home, 15.3% from a social landlord and 17.2% privately. 30.5% of households are one person living alone and 17.2% of residents are 65 or over.

Source: Census 2021, Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.

Upgrade nudge

Room to upgrade in Northern Ireland

Only 20% of the 496,000 connections here were on 300Mbps or faster in May 2023, even though 95% can now get gigabit.

What speeds are people actually getting?

Gigabit reaches 95% of Northern Ireland. The full split by band is below.

300Mbps+ (Ultrafast fibre)20%
30 to 300Mbps (Superfast)70%
10 to 30Mbps (Standard)7%
Under 10Mbps (Below decent)3%
~373,200homes 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 Northern Ireland have?

Superfast broadband reaches 99% of Northern Ireland premises and gigabit 95%, on Ofcom's premise-level data.

0.2%
below decent broadband
Almost every premises in Northern Ireland meets the minimum broadband standard, though slightly above the UK average of 0.1%.
Without full fibre
~53,400
6% of 892,592 premises can't get it yet
MetricNorthern IrelandUK AvgDiff
Superfast (30Mbps+)98.6%97.7%+1.0%
Ultrafast (100Mbps+)94.9%88.6%+7.2%
Gigabit-capable94.9%87.8%+8.1%
Full fibre (FTTP)94.0%81.0%+16.1%
Fixed wireless (FWA)2.9%N/AN/A
Below decent broadband0.2%0.1%Worse

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

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Frequently asked questions

What broadband speeds are typical across Northern Ireland?
The typical broadband speed across Northern Ireland is 119 Mbps. The UK average is 101 Mbps. Across the region, speeds range from 82 Mbps in Fermanagh and Omagh to 172 Mbps in Belfast, so the speed you get depends on where you live and the package you choose.
How does fibre broadband coverage vary across Northern Ireland?
Coverage across Northern Ireland is 95% for gigabit broadband and 99% for superfast (30 Mbps or more), against a UK gigabit figure of 88%. Council areas within the region differ, so the regional figure is only a rough guide.
What is the cheapest broadband across Northern Ireland?
The lowest price in Northern Ireland today is £18.50 a month, for Fibre 40 from Onestream on part-fibre at 40 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 Northern Ireland has the fastest broadband?
Belfast leads Northern Ireland on typical speed with 172 Mbps, and Fermanagh and Omagh is at the other end with 82 Mbps. Speeds also vary from street to street within each council area.
Can I get gigabit broadband in Northern Ireland?
Yes, at most addresses: gigabit broadband reaches 95% of premises in Northern Ireland, so most can order speeds of 900 Mbps or more. Check your address to be sure.
Is 5G home broadband available in Northern Ireland?
Yes. With 99% outdoor 5G coverage in Northern Ireland, a 5G hub could replace a fixed line. Performance varies by address, and the signal strength at your home matters more than the coverage figure.
Is broadband in Northern Ireland any good?
Yes, it is good: gigabit broadband reaches 95% of premises in Northern Ireland, and gigabit is fast enough for anything you're likely to do online. The main thing to check is whether your current deal still reflects today's prices.

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