Broadband in Leeds: your questions answered
Full fibre networks, coverage, switching, routers and prices in Leeds, in plain English.
Check availability in LeedsFrequently asked questions about broadband in Leeds
Full fibre in Leeds is being built by networks including Openreach and CityFibre. Which network reaches your home depends on your exact address.
Openreach says its full fibre network reached more than 80% of properties in Leeds, over 315,000 homes and businesses, by July 2025. Coverage figures describe the whole area, so check your own postcode to be sure.
Enter your postcode in our availability checker. It shows which Carnival packages you can get at your address.
We offer three packages: Go, Boost and Max. Most are full fibre, and Max is our fastest, at up to 900 Mbps. See packages and prices in Leeds.
Full fibre runs on fibre-optic cable all the way to your home. Standard broadband uses copper for the last stretch, which slows it down over distance. Full fibre is faster and more reliable, with much faster upload speeds.
No. Full fibre runs over its own fibre-optic connection, so you don't need a phone line. Carnival doesn't sell home phone services.
Under Ofcom's One Touch Switch rules, your new provider arranges the switch for you, so you don't need to contact your old provider first. Check whether your current contract has early exit fees before you switch.
Yes. Monthly prices go up by £3 each April. Full details are in our prices and charges guide.
You can choose to add a Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 router, and eero mesh systems are available for larger homes or homes with thick walls. Routers are optional and charged separately: see our prices and charges guide.
Most homes need less download speed than they think, but more upload than they get. Our broadband speed guide explains what different households need.
Yes. Fast upload speeds help with video calls, cloud backups and large files. Read our guide to broadband for working from home in Leeds.
Yes. Read our guides to broadband in Headingley, Chapel Allerton, Roundhay and Horsforth.
Still have a question?
Check your postcode to see what is available at your address, or compare our packages.
Sources
Local information on this page was checked against these sources in November 2026. Network build plans change, so always check your postcode for current availability.