Best broadband deals in Birmingham

Broadband in Birmingham

Birmingham has excellent broadband coverage, with all the major national providers present and several smaller networks also peppered across the city. Whether you’re after budget-friendly deals or the fastest thing you can get, there’s no shortage of options. To see exactly what you can get at your address, you can use the postcode checker above. Or, if you’re just starting your search and want to get a feel for the local broadband landscape, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know.

National broadband providers in Birmingham

Being one of the UK’s biggest cities, Birmingham is well and truly on the broadband map. All the major national providers are here – BT, Sky, Virgin Media, TalkTalk, Vodafone, Plusnet, EE – so Brummies have a buffet of choices when it comes to speed, price, and packages. Whether you want something simple and reliable or the sort of broadband that could amply supply a space station, chances are you’ll find it here in Birmingham.

Most broadband in Birmingham runs over the Openreach network, which means the speeds you get from different providers might be largely the same, but what they wrap around those speeds – like customer service, mobile bundles, TV deals, and pricing – can vary a lot. Virgin Media is the odd one out, using its own separate network, and there are a few smaller, local players (we’ll get to those a bit later) also shaking things up.

Speed-wise, you’ll find everything from standard 35Mbps fibre packages right up to ultra-fast Full Fibre options topping 2.2Gbps in some parts of the city. Full Fibre availability is on the rise – already covering over half the UK and usually more in big cities like Birmingham – but it really does come down to your postcode. Virgin’s Gig2 package and Vodafone’s Pro II are among the top-speed options if you’re lucky enough to live in a covered area, while BT, Sky, TalkTalk, and others offer Full Fibre packages up to around 900Mbps.

Broadband speeds in Birmingham

Birmingham doesn’t mess about when it comes to broadband speed. Thanks to solid Full Fibre coverage and plenty of provider competition, Brum is right up there with the fastest-connected places in the UK. But as always, what you actually get depends on the package you pick and whether Full Fibre has made it to your street yet.

If you're in a Full Fibre-ready area, you’ve got access to some seriously fast options. In addition, Virgin Media’s Gig2 package offers up to 2Gbps in some postcodes, and Vodafone’s Pro II can hit 2.2Gbps – if you hit the postcode jackpot. BT, Sky, TalkTalk, Plusnet, and EE Broadband all offer packages up to 900Mbps or more. And if Openreach Full Fibre is available where you live, EE even offers a 1.6Gbps package to anyone who can get Full Fibre. Not too shabby!

That said, most households in Birmingham don’t need to max out the speedometer. In reality, speeds around 100–300Mbps are more than enough for working from home, streaming, gaming, and everything in between. It’s also where the average tends to sit (UK average currently around 220Mbps).

Local broadband providers (altnets) in Birmingham

Besides the big names, Birmingham benefits from several local alternative network providers — or altnets — that build and run their own Full Fibre networks. These smaller providers often focus on areas that need better coverage, offering competitive prices, symmetrical upload/download speeds, and no sneaky mid-contract price hikes.

Here are some altnets you can actually get in Birmingham (no nationwide fluff, just local heroes):

These altnets offer genuine Full Fibre with fast symmetrical speeds and often include perks like transparent pricing, quick installs, and strong customer service. Availability is postcode-specific, so check your address to see if any are in reach. Birmingham’s Full Fibre rollout is gaining momentum — between Openreach, Virgin Media, and these altnets, it's more and more likely you'll be ably to get something very quick and very reliable.

Broadband availability in Birmingham

Birmingham has excellent broadband coverage, with most homes now able to get Full Fibre from at least one provider – and in most cases, around a dozen. Everyone in the city will be connected via at least one of the big two networks: Openreach or Virgin Media. Openreach covers everything from Standard Fibre right up to ultrafast Full Fibre (and yes, there are still a few properties clinging to old-school ADSL, but they're very much in the minority). Virgin Media runs its own separate network, offering up to 1.1Gbps to most homes, and 2Gbps in areas where its newer Gig2 package has landed – although that rollout is still in the early stages.

If you're in a lucky postcode, you might also have access to a local altnet offering fast, no-fuss Full Fibre, sometimes with symmetrical speeds and slightly better pricing. The only way to know for sure is to check. Hit the postcode checker at the top of the page and we’ll show you exactly what’s available where you live – no guesswork needed.

The fastest broadband providers in Birmingham

Birmingham’s broadband scene isn’t just fast — it’s downright hypersonic for most folk who live there. Full Fibre is widely available, and a few providers even offer multi-gigabit packages. Just bear in mind: the fastest speeds aren't everywhere. So before getting your hopes up, check what’s actually available at your address using the postcode checker at the top of the page.

Winner: Vodafone Pro II — up to 2.2Gbps

Vodafone takes the crown for fastest broadband in Birmingham, thanks to its Pro II package, which can reach up to 2.2Gbps in areas served by the CityFibre network. If you’re not in a CityFibre area, the same package still delivers up to 1.6Gbps over the Openreach network. Either way, you’re getting one of the fastest and most feature-packed connections available, with extras like Wi-Fi 6E, 4G backup, and strong parental controls thrown in.

Brsk follows closely with its 2Gbps symmetrical package, available in areas like Selly Oak, Edgbaston and other parts of south Birmingham. But let's be real here. Almost no one needs speeds like this. We're not going to tell you 'Oh, 2Gbps is great for streaming, downloading, blah, blah' – that's just false advertising. You can do all of those things flawlessly with 150-300Mbps. Still, these crazy speeds are there if you just have to have it.

EE also deserves a mention for its 1.6Gbps Full Fibre package, which is available more widely across the city. It’s a strong option for homes with multiple heavy users and demanding internet habits — streaming, gaming, video calls, all at once, and it offers a Wi-Fi 7 (even speedier Wi-Fi, but only to Wi-Fi 7 compatible devices) router and is the only widely available provider to do so at this current time.

So there you have it: Vodafone is fastest overall, brsk is the one to beat for symmetrical speed, and EE offers most wide-reaching performance that’s still seriously quick. If any of these are available at your address, you’re in excellent shape.