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Broadband in Enfield Lock
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Broadband Types Available in Enfield Lock
| Type | Status | Download | Upload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Broadband | Available | 5 Mbps | 1 Mbps |
| Superfast Broadband | Available | 36 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Ultrafast / Full Fibre | Available | 900 Mbps | 900 Mbps |
| Mobile Broadband | Available | N/A | N/A |
Best option in Enfield Lock
Full fibre (FTTP) is available in Enfield Lock, with typical download speeds of around 890 Mbps. This is the fastest and most reliable type of home broadband connection.
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About Broadband in Enfield Lock
Enfield Lock is in Enfield. Full fibre broadband is available here, with typical download speeds of around 890 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 Enfield Lock?
Enfield Lock is in a strong position compared to much of the UK. Full fibre (FTTP) is available here at speeds of around 890 Mbps, putting the area ahead of the national average: as of Spring 2026, approximately 82% of UK premises can access FTTP and 89% have access to gigabit-capable broadband, according to Ofcom's connected nations data.
The primary network infrastructure in Enfield Lock is operated by Openreach, which reached 23 million premises nationally by May 2026 and is targeting 25 million by the end of December 2026 (source: ISPreview, May 2026). No specific Openreach expansion announcements for Enfield Lock have been published in the trade press at the time of writing, but the area already benefits from a full fibre connection where it is available.
For residents wanting an alternative to Openreach-based providers, Community Fibre has been expanding its own full fibre network across Greater London and is worth checking for availability at your specific address. Community Fibre operates independently of Openreach and often offers competitive pricing in the boroughs it covers.
One change that will affect all households in Enfield Lock is the PSTN copper switch-off. Openreach has confirmed the old analogue phone network closes in early 2027, with the cut-off date set for 1 February 2027. If you still use a landline or have equipment that runs over the copper network (such as certain alarms or telecare devices), you will need to switch to a digital phone service before that date. As of June 2026, Openreach has confirmed there will be no immediate disconnection for those who miss the deadline, but it is still important to act before February 2027.
Use the postcode checker above to see which full fibre and gigabit providers are currently available at your address in Enfield Lock.