Home broadband deals in Derby
Derby has access to a wide range of fixed-line broadband services. Across Derby North and Derby South homes, residents can expect 87-93% coverage for fast full fibre (FTTP) broadband services.
You'll have plenty of choices when it comes to providers, with all the big names such as Sky, BT and Plusnet all serving the area. As far as "altnets" go, the options are more limited to 60-65% provision but on the rise.
Most should also be able to sign up to Virgin Media though, with 84-87% availability, but that does leave certain streets or properties where this service isn't an option. To double-check, you can pop your address into our deals checker.
Comparing mobile broadband in Derby
Good news for Derby residents! You enjoy an excellent level of mobile broadband coverage, better than many other parts of the country.
O2, Three, Vodafone and EE all report very strong coverage throughout Derby and surrounding areas. Every network operator claims to offer 4G mobile internet in the central town and out toward areas such as Belper, Ripley, Kimberley and Alvaston. You should also find that coverage continues to be strong in the east toward Nottingham and south to Burton-on-Trent. Some areas also benefit from EE’s double-speed 4G.
You can also find 5G mobile broadband in Derby, with O2 and Three offering the strongest coverage. This is extremely fast, even than some fibre home broadband.
Before buying mobile broadband, be sure to confirm coverage for yourself.
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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



