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Broadband in Longthornton
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Broadband Types Available in Longthornton
| Type | Status | Download | Upload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Broadband | Not available | — | — |
| 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 Longthornton
Full fibre (FTTP) is available in Longthornton, with typical download speeds of around 890 Mbps. This is the fastest and most reliable type of home broadband connection.
Broadband Providers in Longthornton
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About Broadband in Longthornton
Longthornton is in Croydon. 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 Longthornton?
Longthornton sits in a strong position for broadband in 2026. Full fibre (FTTP) is available here, with speeds reaching around 890 Mbps on the fastest packages. That puts the area well ahead of the national picture: as of Spring 2026, around 82% of UK premises can access FTTP and 89% can access gigabit-capable broadband, according to Ofcom figures.
As part of the London market, Longthornton benefits from some of the densest altnet competition in the country. Community Fibre, G.Network, and Hyperoptic all operate in the capital and have been steadily expanding their coverage across south London boroughs including Croydon. G.Network is actively expanding its network as of June 2026, which could bring additional choice to streets in this area over the coming months. No specific Longthornton rollout announcement has been found at the time of writing, so check availability at your exact address rather than relying on general area coverage.
Openreach's national FTTP build continues to grow: BT Group confirmed in May 2026 that the Openreach network has now passed 23 million premises across the UK, with build continuing at pace. For households not yet reached by an altnet, Openreach-based packages from providers like BT, Sky, Vodafone, and EE remain an option.
One date worth knowing: January 2027 is when the old analogue phone network (PSTN) closes for good. Openreach has confirmed there will be no abrupt cut-off, but if you or someone in your household still uses a traditional landline, switching to a digital voice service before that deadline is worth doing sooner rather than later.
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