1. Enter postcode and exact address
Address selection matters for flats, new builds and streets with mixed rollout.
Fibre broadband checker
Check fibre, full fibre and FTTP availability
Use an address-level checker to see which broadband networks may serve your home. Then compare the result with your current LinkSpeed test so you know whether switching is likely to improve speed, upload, latency or reliability.
Quick answer
What is the best way to check fibre broadband availability?
Use your exact address, not just your postcode. Fibre, full fibre and FTTP availability can vary between neighbouring homes because providers use different network records, ducts, poles, cabinets, wayleaves and build stages.
If the checker result looks wrong, check more than one source: the provider, Openreach where relevant, cable or altnet providers, and an independent availability checker.
How to check fibre broadband availability
2. Look for FTTP or Full Fibre
Do not assume every “fibre” package is full fibre. Check the wording carefully.
3. Compare speed and upload
Note expected download, upload and any minimum speed information before ordering.
4. Test your current setup
If only Wi‑Fi is slow, router placement or mesh may help more than switching provider.
What checker results usually mean
Different checkers use different wording. This table gives a practical interpretation before you compare providers or switch.
| Result | What it normally means | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Full fibre / FTTP available | Fibre may run all the way to the premises, usually with stronger upload and better consistency. | Compare providers, router, installation date and contract cost. |
| Fibre available | Could be part-fibre such as FTTC, where copper may still be used for the final section. | Check expected speed and whether full fibre alternatives exist. |
| Cable available | A cable network may serve the address and can offer high download speeds. | Compare upload, latency, router and local performance. |
| Building soon / planned | The area may be in a rollout plan, but ordering might not be possible yet. | Register interest and recheck regularly. |
| No full fibre yet | Your property may not be connected or records may not show availability. | Check other networks, report address issues if available, and compare 5G or cable alternatives. |
Why neighbours can get fibre but you cannot
Availability can differ within the same street. Your property may use a different serving route, cabinet, pole, duct, building entry point or landlord/wayleave arrangement. Flats and subdivided buildings are especially prone to address-record problems.
When this happens, check the exact address format, compare multiple providers and keep screenshots of the checker results if you need to raise an availability query.
Popular provider availability guides
After checking fibre availability, use these popular provider guides to compare live address-level options. For the full list, visit the LinkSpeed providers hub.
FAQs
What is a fibre broadband checker?
A fibre broadband checker helps show whether fibre, full fibre, FTTP, cable or alternative network broadband may be available at your address.
Is fibre the same as full fibre?
No. Full fibre usually means FTTP, where fibre reaches the premises. Some older “fibre” services still use copper for the final part of the connection.
Why does my neighbour have full fibre but I cannot order it?
Availability can differ because of build stages, records, ducts, poles, wayleaves, flats, serving routes and provider database updates.
Should I switch as soon as full fibre appears?
Compare the total contract cost, upload speed, router, installation timing and current Wi‑Fi performance first. Full fibre helps most when the broadband line, not only Wi‑Fi, is the bottleneck.