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Broadband in Efford
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Broadband Types Available in Efford
| Type | Status | Download | Upload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Broadband | Available | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps |
| Superfast Broadband | Available | 40 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Ultrafast / Full Fibre | Available | 880 Mbps | 880 Mbps |
| Mobile Broadband | Available | 50 Mbps | 10 Mbps |
Best option in Efford
Full fibre (FTTP) is available in Efford, with typical download speeds of around 880 Mbps. This is the fastest and most reliable type of home broadband connection.
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About Broadband in Efford
Efford is in Plymouth. Full fibre broadband is available here, with typical download speeds of around 880 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 Efford?
Efford is in a strong position when it comes to broadband infrastructure. Full fibre (FTTP) is available across the area, with speeds reaching around 880 Mbps on Openreach's network. That puts Efford ahead of the UK national average: as of Spring 2026, 82% of UK premises can access FTTP and 89% can access gigabit-capable broadband, so residents here are well served by current standards.
No specific Openreach expansion announcements for Efford or Plymouth have been published on ISPreview in recent months. The network build in this part of the city appears largely complete, with full fibre already in place rather than pending. Openreach's national target is to reach 25 million UK premises by the end of December 2026, and Plymouth's urban areas, including Efford, have been part of earlier rollout phases.
Plymouth sits within the coverage footprint of Openreach's wholesale network, meaning most major ISPs including BT, Sky, EE, Vodafone and Plusnet can all deliver services here. The city also benefits from Virgin Media's cable network in several neighbourhoods, which is worth checking as an alternative depending on your exact street.
One change affecting all households in Efford is the PSTN copper switch-off, scheduled for January 2027. Openreach confirmed in June 2026 that 1.9 million UK lines have yet to migrate to a digital alternative ahead of the deadline. If you still use a traditional landline phone, you will need to switch to a VoIP or digital service before then. Your broadband provider can advise on compatible home phone options.
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