Fibre Broadband in Devon: Coverage, Providers and Rural Rollout (2026)

Devon's broadband landscape is shaped by its mix of urban centres — Exeter, Plymouth, and Torquay — and highly dispersed rural communities across the South Hams, Dartmoor, and North Devon. Openreach FTTP now covers over 360,000 Devon premises, with Project Gigabit contracts bringing full fibre to hundreds of additional rural villages and hamlets. Voneus and Wessex Internet serve some of the county's most remote properties, and Openreach received Project Gigabit contracts (CO2 and CO4) specifically targeting rural Devon.

FTTP Coverage in Devon: 2026 Data

Openreach's FTTP network reaches more than 360,000 properties across Devon as of mid-2025, including urban areas of Exeter (near-complete FTTP coverage), Plymouth, Torbay, and Exmouth. This enables all Openreach-based ISPs — including BT (Full Fibre from £30.99/month), Sky, EE, TalkTalk, Vodafone, and Plusnet — to offer FTTP in these areas. Gigaclear had a previous BDUK contract in Devon and Somerset that faced significant delays and was ultimately cancelled in parts, though Gigaclear continues to operate commercially in some rural Devon locations. Devon's total premises number approximately 560,000, meaning roughly 35% remain without FTTP access as of early 2026.

Project Gigabit Contracts in Devon

Openreach was awarded two Project Gigabit lots covering Devon: CO2 (Devon, Mid Wales and South East Wales, targeting 42,270 premises) and CO4 (South Devon, Mid Devon and North Somerset, targeting 37,110 premises). By December 2025, CO2 had built 4,690 premises and CO4 had completed 700. Openreach's July 2025 announcement confirmed builds underway in North Devon communities including Barnstaple, Combe Martin, Okehampton, and Sticklepath. Voneus operates fixed wireless and FTTP in rural East Devon including Talaton. Wessex Internet primarily serves Somerset but has connectivity across the Devon border, offering FTTP from £29/month in its coverage areas.

Providers Available in Devon

In Exeter, Plymouth, and Torbay, residents can access a full range of national FTTP providers. BT Full Fibre 100–900 Mbps from £30.99/month; Sky Full Fibre 100–500 Mbps; EE Full Fibre 100–1,000 Mbps; TalkTalk Full Fibre 150–900 Mbps; Vodafone Full Fibre 100–900 Mbps. In rural Devon, the picture is more fragmented. Voneus serves East Devon villages with FTTP and fixed wireless, while Airband (a fixed wireless operator) has coverage across some rural Devon communities through the Connecting Devon and Somerset programme. Residents in Exeter's Science Park and tech campuses also benefit from Hyperoptic's building-level FTTP in eligible developments.

Rural Devon Connectivity: Challenges and Progress

Rural Devon includes some of England's most isolated communities — remote farms on Dartmoor, coastal villages on the South Hams cliffs, and hamlets in the Torridge valley that are inaccessible by standard engineering vehicles. The Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) programme, which completed its Phase 2 build by late 2024, delivered superfast broadband to over 300,000 Devon premises. Project Gigabit is now targeting the remaining hard-to-reach properties that CDS could not reach commercially. Where no fixed infrastructure exists — particularly on Dartmoor and in Exmoor National Park — Starlink satellite at £75/month provides a viable alternative, with typical speeds of 50–200 Mbps. The Broadband Universal Service Obligation provides a backstop for properties that cannot access 10 Mbps through any existing technology.

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Broadband availability in Devon varies dramatically by location — from multiple FTTP options in Exeter to ADSL-only in remote moorland hamlets. Enter your postcode to see all providers available at your address, including Voneus and Wessex Internet where applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Gigaclear serve Devon?

Gigaclear had previous BDUK contracts in Devon that suffered delays, some of which were cancelled. Gigaclear has limited remaining commercial presence in Devon. The primary rural FTTP delivery for Devon under Project Gigabit is led by Openreach (CO2 and CO4 contracts) rather than Gigaclear.

Is there full fibre in Plymouth?

Yes. Plymouth has significant Openreach FTTP coverage, enabling FTTP deals from BT, Sky, EE, TalkTalk, and Vodafone. Virgin Media cable is also available in parts of Plymouth, offering speeds up to 2 Gbps.

What Project Gigabit contracts are active in Devon?

Two active Project Gigabit contracts cover Devon: CO2 (Openreach, 42,270 premises including Devon and Wales) and CO4 (Openreach, 37,110 premises covering South Devon, Mid Devon, and North Somerset). Both were building actively by December 2025, with CO2 having reached 4,690 premises and CO4 reaching 700.

Related Guides

Project Gigabit: Will the Government Hit Its Target · Voneus Rural Fibre Broadband · Wessex Internet Fibre Broadband Deals · Is Starlink a Good Alternative for Rural Broadband · Rural Fibre Broadband Deals

Methodology

This guide is based on publicly available data from Ofcom, provider websites, and independent sources including ISPreview.co.uk, Thinkbroadband, Point Topic, Openreach, and Connecting Devon and Somerset. Pricing, speeds, and availability were verified in April 2026 and are subject to change. CompareFibre is editorially independent — providers do not pay for placement or influence our recommendations.