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Broadband in Longwell Green
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Broadband Types Available in Longwell Green
| Type | Status | Download | Upload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Broadband | Available | 5 Mbps | 1 Mbps |
| Superfast Broadband | Available | 36 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Ultrafast / Full Fibre | Not available | — | — |
| Mobile Broadband | Available | N/A | N/A |
Best option in Longwell Green
Full fibre (FTTP) is available in Longwell Green, with typical download speeds of around 886 Mbps. This is the fastest and most reliable type of home broadband connection.
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About Broadband in Longwell Green
Longwell Green is in Bristol, City of. Full fibre broadband is available here, with typical download speeds of around 886 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 Longwell Green?
Longwell Green is well served by full fibre broadband. Openreach's FTTP network reaches the area with speeds up to approximately 886 Mbps, putting it ahead of the UK national average: as of Spring 2026, around 82% of UK premises can access full fibre (FTTP) and 89% can access gigabit-capable broadband. Residents in Longwell Green with a compatible package can already access those headline gigabit speeds today.
No specific Openreach rollout announcements targeting Longwell Green or the wider Bristol, City of area were found in trade press at the time of writing (June 2026). That said, Bristol sits within the South West, which has recorded the highest BDUK-funded delivery of any English region: 194,750 premises passed under the government's Project Gigabit programme to March 2026, reflecting sustained infrastructure investment across the region.
On the altnet side, CityFibre has been active in Bristol and continues to expand its footprint across the city. Depending on your exact street, you may find CityFibre-based plans from providers such as Vodafone, TalkTalk, or Zen Internet available as an alternative to Openreach-based providers like BT, Sky, EE, and Plusnet.
One important deadline affects all households in Longwell Green regardless of which network they use. Openreach is switching off the old copper PSTN phone network from January 2027. If your landline or broadband still runs over traditional copper, you will need to move to a digital voice service before that date. Most ISPs are contacting affected customers directly, but it is worth checking with your provider now if you are unsure.
To see exactly which full fibre and gigabit packages are available at your address, use the postcode checker at the top of this page.