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Broadband in Eakring
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Broadband Types Available in Eakring
| Type | Status | Download | Upload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Broadband | Available | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps |
| Superfast Broadband | Available | 38 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Ultrafast / Full Fibre | Available | 891 Mbps | 891 Mbps |
| Mobile Broadband | Available | 50 Mbps | 10 Mbps |
Best option in Eakring
Full fibre (FTTP) is available in Eakring, with typical download speeds of around 891 Mbps. This is the fastest and most reliable type of home broadband connection.
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About Broadband in Eakring
Eakring is in Ashfield. Full fibre broadband is available here, with typical download speeds of around 891 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 Eakring?
Eakring is in a strong position by national standards. The village has access to full fibre (FTTP) broadband via Openreach, with speeds reaching around 891 Mbps, placing it well ahead of many comparable rural settlements in Nottinghamshire. Nationally, gigabit-capable broadband coverage reached approximately 89% of UK premises in H2 2025, with FTTP specifically available to around 82% of homes. Eakring's full fibre availability puts it comfortably within that served majority, which is notable for a village of its size in the Ashfield district.
No specific Openreach expansion announcements for Eakring or the wider Ashfield area were found in recent trade coverage at the time of writing. The full fibre infrastructure already in place appears to be served directly through Openreach's national FTTP build programme, accessible via mainstream ISPs including BT, Sky, Vodafone, and EE, as well as smaller providers such as Aquiss, which serves parts of the East Midlands.
One important change affects all households in Eakring still using a traditional copper phone line. Openreach will switch off the old analogue PSTN network in January 2027, migrating all remaining lines to digital Voice over IP (VoIP) services. If you or someone in your household relies on a copper landline, including for telecare or alarm systems, it is worth contacting your provider now to arrange a smooth migration before the deadline.
To see exactly which full fibre and gigabit packages are available at your address, use the postcode checker at the top of this page.