Broadband in Dundee
Broadband in Dundee, Dundee City
Dundee has estimated FTTP coverage described as Strong via Openreach and CityFibre, gigabit availability growing, advertised speeds up to 2 Gbps available, typical gigabit tariffs From around £22/month to £55/month gigabit (Snapshot table, Dundee). Population approx. 150,000.
Dundee has strong Openreach FTTP, established Virgin Media, and growing CityFibre wholesale coverage.
What changed: Added answer capsule, key-facts block, question-led headings, altnet presence section, and attributed snapshot callout for AI citation, 3 June 2026.
Key facts
- Dundee population Approx 150,000 (Dundee City; Snapshot table).
- Estimated FTTP coverage: Strong via Openreach and CityFibre (Snapshot table).
- Estimated gigabit availability: Growing (Snapshot table).
- Average advertised speed: Up to 2 Gbps available (Snapshot table).
- Average advertised price: From around £22/month to £55/month gigabit (Snapshot table).
What is the broadband market like in Dundee?
Dundee has strong Openreach FTTP and well-established Virgin Media DOCSIS, with growing CityFibre XGS-PON wholesale coverage retailing through Vodafone and partners.
What does the broadband snapshot show for Dundee?
| Country | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Region | Dundee City |
| Population | Approx 150,000 |
| Estimated FTTP coverage | Strong via Openreach and CityFibre |
| Estimated gigabit availability | Growing |
| Average advertised speed | Up to 2 Gbps available |
| Average advertised price | From around £22/month to £55/month gigabit |
| Last updated | 3 June 2026 |
Which broadband providers serve Dundee?
Dundee households typically have 5 to 7 mainstream broadband options.
Which altnets operate in Dundee?
Dundee market copy names the following altnet operators with local or regional presence: CityFibre. Coverage is postcode-specific; check availability before switching.
How do I choose broadband in Dundee?
- Check availability at your postcode. FTTP is the gold standard, but FTTC remains the fallback in older streets.
- Compare the headline price against the contract length, line rental, setup fees and any out-of-contract uplift.
- Check the speed you actually need. 100 Mbps suits most households. Gigabit makes sense for heavy uploaders, multi-occupancy households, and home workers on video calls all day.
- Look for One Touch Switch support so the move is handled by the gaining provider.
- If you have an altnet on your street, compare it carefully against Openreach incumbents. Altnets often beat headline price and headline speed.
What speed and value benchmarks apply in Dundee?
Vodafone gigabit on CityFibre is typically among the lowest gigabit tariffs in Dundee.
Where does this Dundee data come from?
Coverage estimates use Ofcom Connected Nations data and operator-published build figures, normalised to the city boundary. Average price uses listing data from SearchSwitchSave.com and BroadbandSwitch.uk for the latest quarter. Where figures are not yet published, the row reads "data pending". See methodology for full sourcing.
Compare live broadband deals on BroadbandSwitch.uk (consumer comparison; FBRE remains the reference layer).