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Broadband in Caversham
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Broadband Types Available in Caversham
| Type | Status | Download | Upload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Broadband | Available | 7 Mbps | 1 Mbps |
| Superfast Broadband | Available | 39 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Ultrafast / Full Fibre | Available | 888 Mbps | 888 Mbps |
| Mobile Broadband | Available | 50 Mbps | 10 Mbps |
Best option in Caversham
Full fibre (FTTP) is available in Caversham, with typical download speeds of around 888 Mbps. This is the fastest and most reliable type of home broadband connection.
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About Broadband in Caversham
Caversham is in Reading. Full fibre broadband is available here, with typical download speeds of around 888 Mbps, well above the UK average of 69 Mbps. Most major providers cover the area, so there is a reasonable amount of competition on price.
Standard broadband runs over the copper phone network. Speeds depend on your distance from the telephone exchange and typically range from around 5 Mbps to 20 Mbps.
Superfast broadband (FTTC) uses a fibre optic cable to your street cabinet, then copper for the final stretch to your home. Most urban and suburban areas can get speeds of 35 to 80 Mbps.
Full fibre (FTTP) runs fibre optic cable all the way into your home. It is the fastest and most reliable option available, with speeds from 100 Mbps upwards.
What's Happening with Broadband in Caversham?
Caversham is in a strong position compared to most of the UK. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to homes here at speeds up to ~888 Mbps, delivered via Openreach's national network. That puts Caversham ahead of the UK average: as of spring 2026, 82% of UK premises can access FTTP and 89% can access a gigabit-capable connection, according to Ofcom figures.
No specific Openreach rollout announcements for Caversham or the wider Reading area were found in recent trade press at the time of writing. The area has been part of Openreach's broader build programme for some years, and coverage here is already mature rather than pending. Residents looking for the latest network expansion news can check ISPreview.co.uk for updates as they are published.
Beyond Openreach, CityFibre has an active presence in Reading, meaning some Caversham addresses may have a second full fibre network available alongside the Openreach infrastructure. It is worth checking both networks when comparing deals, as CityFibre-based ISPs (including Vodafone and Zen) sometimes offer competitive pricing on gigabit packages.
One change worth noting: the old copper phone network (PSTN) is being switched off by January 2027. If you or anyone in your household still uses a traditional landline, you will need to move to a digital phone service before that date. Most full fibre broadband packages now include a VoIP home phone option as standard.
To see exactly which full fibre providers are available at your address, use the postcode checker at the top of this page.