Understanding your broadband options in Coventry
Residents of Coventry have fantastic options for broadband. Almost everyone will have access to fast, full fibre, with download speeds fast enough for the busiest of homes. Deals are competitive, with plenty of bargains available.
As well as a strong Virgin Media presence, and access to popular full fibre deals from providers on the Openreach network (including BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Vodafone), there's a good selection of smaller, alternative network providers (altnets) too.
Types of broadband services available in Coventry
ADSL
This is a basic broadband connection delivered over a telephone line, with maximum download speeds around 11Mb.
It's highly unlikely that this will be your only option.
But if it is, we recommend ignoring these and exploring mobile broadband instead.
Fibre to the Cabinet (FTTC) - Part-Fibre
97%+ of homes in Coventry have been upgraded to full fibre broadband now. There should be little need to opt for a slower package.
With part fibre, faster fibre optic cables act as a link between the local exchange to the street cabinet. The final part of the data journey still uses copper telephone wires. That means it's a little slower, and you may find you struggle if you have lots of online devices.
By January 2027, the UK is set to turn off this old copper telephone wire network, so these deals will soon become obsolete.
If you're still seeing part-fibre deals with speeds below about 65Mbps, but you also have full fibre options, choose full fibre. It's the best way to future-proof your home, and can actually work out as better value.
Full fibre broadband (FTTP)
Coventry has a great selection of full fibre broadband services. These include packages from well-known names like BT, Sky, Vodafone, Virgin Media and TalkTalk. But there are some smaller providers that offer great, fast speeds.
We call these smaller providers 'altnets' or 'alternative network providers'. This is because they build their own infrastructure to challenge larger providers. They supply their services independently.
Altnets are more likely to offer benefits such as:
- Fixed price promises (no mid-contract price rises)
- UK-based customer service
- Upload speeds as fast as downloads
Read more: 'What are altnets? Why you should shop local for amazing deals'
Cable Broadband
Over 82% of premises in the Coventry area can sign up to a Virgin Media broadband deal.
This is good news if you're looking for a reliable broadband package with fast speeds but a cheap monthly price.
Virgin package prices start below £20 per month. A wide range of TV and phone bundles is also available.
- Speed: 516Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
£48.99 per month
£55.49 from 1st April 2027
£61.99 from 1st April 2028
- Speed: 516Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
£52.99 per month
£56.99 from 1st April 2027
£60.99 from 1st April 2028
Mobile Broadband
Coventry has really good access to 4G and 5G mobile broadband, but coverage does depend on the network operator.
EE has the strongest 5G coverage across the city centre. It also reaches areas like Allesley, Binley, and Walsgrave on Sowe.
Three has good 5G network coverage in central areas, though expect to fall back to 4G in many locations. This is also something to bear in mind if you're considering switching to a Three 5G Home Broadband contract.
We recommend you always double-check your provider's coverage map before signing up for a lengthy contract.
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O2 has the weakest offering in the area.
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| Provider | Price from (p/mo) | Contract Length | Set-up Fee | Top speed | Broadband Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Utility | £32 | 24-months | £0 | 900Mbps | Full Fibre |
| BT | £24 | 24-months | £30 | 900Mbps | Part-Fibre, Full Fibre |
| EE | £26 | 24-months | £30 | 1.6Gbps | Part-Fibre, Full Fibre |
| Fibrely | £23 | 24-months | - | 1Gbps | Full Fibre |
| Plusnet | £21 | 24-months | £20 | 900Mbps | Part-Fibre, Full Fibre |
| Rebel Internet | £34 | 24-months, 12-months, 1-month | - | 1Gbps | Part-Fibre, Full Fibre |
| Rise Fibre | £28 | 24-months | - | 900Mbps | Full Fibre |
| Sky | £23 | 24-months | £0 | 1Gbps | Part-Fibre, Full Fibre |
| The One Broadband | £33 | 18-months | £10 | 900Mbps | Full Fibre |
| Three | £15 | 24-months, 12-months, 1-month | £0 | 150Mbps | Mobile - 4G / 5G |
| toob (coming soon) | £18 | 24-months, 12-months, 1-month | £0 | 2.4Gbps | Full Fibre |
| Virgin Media | £18 | 24-months | £0 | 1.1Gbps | Cable |
| Vodafone | £16 | 24-months | £0 | 1.6Gbps | Part-Fibre, Full Fibre, Mobile - 5G |
Your choice of broadband provider will depend on your location. That's why it's best to use our postcode checker to view your options.
It's not unusual for houses on the same street to have access to different providers and packages.
As well as the bigger brands, we highly recommend considering some of the smaller broadband providers and altnets available in the Coventry area. These include:
Fibrely
- Prices start from £22.99 per month (£10 off for 6-month offer currently available)
- Full fibre speeds from 115Mbps to 1Gbps
Package from this provider will be fast enough for average families to very busy household with speeds up to 1Gbps.
You can get connected in as little as 5 days, and all deals come with a 14-day happiness guarantee.
Its 'Broadband Assurance' add-on allows you to change your package to a fixed price guarantee, so your monthly bills won't rise during your contract period.
- Speed: 1Gb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
Rewards:
£23.99 per month
£33.99 from 16th February 2027
£37.99 from 1st April 2027
£41.99 from 1st April 2028
- Speed: 115Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
Rewards:
£14.99 per month
£24.99 from 16th February 2027
£28.99 from 1st April 2027
£32.99 from 1st April 2028
Rebel Internet
- Prices start from £34 per month
- Full fibre speeds from 115Mbps to 1Gbps
All of Rebel's broadband deals come with a fixed price promise. This means, unlike many other providers, your monthly bill won't go up every Spring.
Various contract lengths are on offer, including shorter 12-month and 1-month deals.
This provider is a little more on the expensive side. But for that, you get a high-spec, unique looking router, as well as UK-based tech support.
- Speed: 74Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 12 months
Rewards:
£36 per month
Fixed price promise
- Speed: 550Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 12 months
Rewards:
£44 per month
Fixed price promise
Rise Fibre
- Prices start from £27.99 per month (£10 off for 6-month offer currently available)
- Full fibre speeds from 150Mbps to 900Mbps
Rise Fibre offers broadband speeds fast enough for even the busiest of homes, with speeds up to 900Mbps.
This provider has one of the best Trustpilot scores we've seen, with a 4.6 'Excellent' rating.
Good customer service regularly crops up as being one of Rise Fibre's appeal.
- Speed: 900Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
Rewards:
£28.99 per month
£38.99 from 16th February 2027
- Speed: 150Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
Rewards:
£17.99 per month
£27.99 from 16th February 2027
4th Utility
- Prices start from £32 per month (up to £22 off for 6-month offer currently available)
- Full fibre speeds from 150Mbps to 900Mbps
If you're currently receiving benefits such as:
- Universal Credit
- Income Support
- Jobseekers Allowance
- Pension Credit
It's worth noting that 4th Utility has a very affordable Social Tariff plan available, for a low cost of £13.99 per month.
It's fairly slow by today's standards, but could be very beneficial if you want to get connected for basic browsing, email, and will be good enough for streaming in smaller homes.
- Speed: 150Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
Rewards:
£16 per month
£32 from 16th February 2027
- Speed: 900Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
Rewards:
£22 per month
£44 from 16th February 2027
Three
If you're in an apartment, you need to get online quickly, you want a back-up broadband service, or you just need a temporary solution, Three 5G or 4G Unlimited Home Broadband could be a good option for you.
You don't need an engineer visit for Three. There's currently no set-up fee and monthly costs start from a very low £15 per month.
But you will need good mobile network reception. Thankfully, all Three deals come with a 30-day guarantee. If you find you're struggling with speed, you can cancel penalty-free.
- Speed: 150Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 1 months
£29 per month
Price may rise during contract
- Speed: 150Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 1 months
£29 per month
Price may rise during contract
toob
It's likely you'll soon be able to sign up toob, as it's rolling out throughout the area via the CityFibre network.
It offers incredibly fast, symmetrical speeds up to 2.3Gbps, with upload speeds as fast as downloads. Most homes won't need a deal that fast, but it's a perfect option if you live in a very busy home and carry out data intensive tasks.
toob also has a social tariff available for those receiving benefits. Its toob essentials package costs £15 per month on a rolling monthly basis.
The One Broadband
This is one of the very few full fibre broadband providers that offers an 18-month contract.
All packages include a Wi-Fi 6 router with a dedicated app to manage Wi-Fi access for everyone at home. If you have kids, this could prove handy, with a quick pause feature to disable connections.
- Speed: 150Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £10
- Contract: 18 months
£33.50 per month
£36.50 from 1st April 2027
- Speed: 900Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £10
- Contract: 18 months
£39.50 per month
£42.50 from 1st April 2027
Best broadband options for Coventry students
If you're studying at Coventry University or Warwick University and sorting your own accommodation, you'll need to look at your best broadband options.
Shorter contracts are better, or you may be stuck in a contract for a full 18 or 24 months.
Virgin Media is a very good choice for house shares. Not only does it offer fast download speeds that will suit multiple people streaming, browsing and gaming at once, but it also has dedicated, 12-month student broadband packages.
To sign up, you'll need to provide a valid .ac.uk email address during checkout.
- Speed: 1.1Gb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 12 months
£29.99 per month
£33.99 from 1st April 2027
- Speed: 132Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 12 months
£25.99 per month
£29.99 from 1st April 2027
- Speed: 516Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 12 months
£28.99 per month
£32.99 from 1st April 2027
You can find more tips on choosing the best broadband for term time on our Student Broadband deals page.
Best broadband for home workers
You should have plenty of options if you work from home. We highly recommend looking for a full fibre broadband deal if you can get it. That extra speed and reliability will prove valuable for video calls.
If you're really concerned about losing connection, don't forget you can get a Three 4G or 5G Hub Home Broadband package on top of another broadband deal.
Genie Tip: If you want to add this without cancelling another broadband contract, make sure you choose 'Get Three Home Broadband without switching' during checkout.
Vodafone has similar 5G Home Broadband products, and you may find you have better coverage if you live in South West Coventry and Kenilworth.
By default, signing up to a Vodafone 5G product won't cancel any existing broadband contracts you may have. So, this means you have the option to double up, or you'll need to manually cancel any deals from your current provider.
- Speed: 150Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
Rewards:
£14 per month
£17.50 from 1st April 2027
£21 from 1st April 2028
Best broadband for families
You should be spoilt for choice for options for your family, with plenty of fast full fibre broadband deals available in your area.
If you're keen to sign up to a dedicated broadband and TV provider, a bundle option could end up saving you money.
This limits you to the following providers:
- Sky Broadband
- Virgin Media
- BT / EE
- NOW Broadband
- TalkTalk
- Speed: 516Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
£48.99 per month
£55.49 from 1st April 2027
£61.99 from 1st April 2028
- Speed: 516Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
£52.99 per month
£56.99 from 1st April 2027
£60.99 from 1st April 2028
- Speed: 362Mb avg. speed
- Set-up cost: £0
- Contract: 24 months
£42.99 per month
£46.99 from 1st April 2027
£50.99 from 1st April 2028
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Best broadband for rented homes in Coventry
All of the deals listed in our tables should be suitable if you're renting in Coventry. But you may find shorter contracts will be easier for you to manage.
Moving to a full fibre broadband deal will likely involve some installation work, so you should speak to your landlord for approval before you sign up.
You can find more tips on what's involved with our guide: 'how easy is it to install full fibre broadband?'
By January 2027, there likely won't be any other option, as the old BT copper landline network that part-fibre broadband deals run on will be switched off. This is worth explaining to any reluctant landlords.
The future of broadband in Coventry
Coventry is one of the best-connected cities in the country when it comes to full-fibre broadband, with over 97% of the area having access to it.
Virgin Media has been upgrading Coventry to deliver 1Gb broadband to tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the area. Over 82% of residents can sign up to a Virgin Media service.
Meanwhile, toob has announced it will shortly be available to Coventry residents - adding to the already excellent choice of altnet providers in the area.
If you haven't made the move over to full fibre yet, we recommend you do so as soon as possible and make the most of the very competitive switching deals available right now.
How to switch broadband providers
Not every home in Coventry will have access to the same broadband deals.
To see what's available for you, enter your address into our quick and easy postcode checker:
Once you've narrowed down the options by availability, you can order the columns by contract length, speed, price (great for finding the cheapest tariffs) or data allowance to find the right package.
If you're after certain types of deals, such as options for bundles with TV and phone, or deals with vouchers and gifts, you can use the filters to make these easy to spot.
And if you need more help, you can either head to our broadband guides section or just ask a question on our Broadband Genius community forum.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is full fibre broadband available everywhere in Coventry?
Yes, in most of the city. Over 97% of homes in Coventry now have access to full fibre (FTTP) broadband.
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What happens to my broadband when the copper phone line switches off?
Openreach is switching off the old copper (PSTN) telephone network by January 2027. Once this happens, part-fibre and old ADSL deals that rely on copper wiring will no longer be available.
It's worth upgrading to a full fibre deal ahead of the deadline to get better broadband speeds.
There are plenty of ultrafast broadband deals in Coventry to choose from.
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Is Virgin Media broadband available in Coventry?
Yes, over 82% of homes and businesses in Coventry can get a Virgin Media cable broadband deal, with average download speeds of 1.1Gbps possible. Prices start from below £20 per month.
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What's the fastest broadband speed available in Coventry?
Although it's not available to all Coventry homes yet, we recommend looking out for toob. This offers symmetrical full fibre packages up to 2.3Gbps.
Most homes won't need speeds this high, but it's a good option for very busy households with lots of connected devices - so no peak time buffering.
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What's the best broadband in Coventry without a long contract?
Rebel and Three both offer 1-month rolling deals, and 12-month contract options. This can be a good option if you're renting short-term or don't want to commit to a longer agreement.
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What's the best broadband for Coventry University or Warwick University students?
Virgin Media is a strong choice for house shares, with dedicated 12-month student broadband packages (you'll need a valid .ac.uk email address to sign up).
Shorter contract providers like Rebel Internet are also worth considering if you'd rather avoid being tied in past term time.
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What are the best broadband deals in Coventry if I'm on benefits?
BT, 4th Utility, NOW Broadband, toob, Virgin Media and Vodafone offer social tariffs for those receiving benefits such as Universal Credit, Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance or Pension Credit. Visit our social tariff guide for more help.
Where we get our information
We strive to keep our local broadband information as up-to-date as possible. This means using trustworthy sources with regular checks. The information on this page comes from the following:
- Local broadband speed information: labs.thinkbroadband.com/local
- Mobile broadband coverage (1): nperf.com
- Mobile broadband coverage (2): checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage