UK Telecommunications Fixed-Line Services - PPC Market Share Analysis June 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the UK Fixed-Line Services category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Fixed-Line Services – UK

Google AI Overview visibility for Telecommunications Fixed-Line Services UK

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 18.3615762759
81.6384237241
18%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 37
63
37%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 5%
Transactional 15%
Navigational 8%
Seasonal 0%
Local 0%
Problem Solving 7%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 UK Telecommunications Fixed-Line Services brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
bt.com 58.57
ligo.co.uk 7.58
digital-tv.co.uk 4.83
virtuallandline.co.uk 4.71
virginmedia.com 4.23
ebay.co.uk 3.01
business.bt.com 2.73
broadband-finder.co.uk 2.07
viking-direct.co.uk 1.75
amplifiedtelephones.co.uk 1.52
others 9
  • bt.com - 58.57%
  • ligo.co.uk - 7.58%
  • digital-tv.co.uk - 4.83%
  • virtuallandline.co.uk - 4.71%
  • virginmedia.com - 4.23%
  • ebay.co.uk - 3.01%
  • business.bt.com - 2.73%
  • broadband-finder.co.uk - 2.07%
  • viking-direct.co.uk - 1.75%
  • amplifiedtelephones.co.uk - 1.52%
  • others - 9%

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In the telecommunications PPC landscape, bt.com dominates with 58.57% click share. Ligo.co.uk follows at 7.58%, while ‘others’ collectively hold 9%, showcasing diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 UK Telecommunications Fixed-Line Services brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date bt.com virtuallandline.co.uk business.bt.com digital-tv.co.uk broadband-finder.co.uk ligo.co.uk virginmedia.com hihi.co.uk bonline.com ebay.co.uk
2026/06/01 2.58% 14.14% 9.67% 12.69% 2.69% 8.48% 4.5% 1.99% 2.84% 2.45%
2026/06/02 2.97% 14.52% 11.33% 9.72% 5.49% 9.37% 4.3% 2.48% 3.51% 2.52%
2026/06/03 3.21% 14.39% 7.55% 12% 4.9% 7.29% 4.46% 1.12% 3.29% 2.4%
2026/06/04 11.02% 14.36% 9.26% 10.36% 3.95% 3.24% 4.09% 2.39% 2.97% 3.34%
2026/06/05 11.28% 13.44% 8.57% 8.15% 3.99% 6.06% 3.49% 1.62% 2.15% 3.15%
2026/06/06 17.86% 14.35% 5.81% 8.38% 3.44% 6.77% 3.29% 1.18% 2.52% 4.33%
2026/06/07 10.75% 15.66% 11.31% 10.74% 3.9% 7.54% 3.16% 1.08% 0.68% 3.4%
2026/06/08 10% 11.69% 11.31% 9.26% 5.38% 4.99% 11.27% 1.03% 2.05% 2.79%
2026/06/09 13.14% 12.34% 11.55% 8.14% 3.8% 8.67% 2.36% 1.09% 3.13% 2.3%
2026/06/10 5.48% 13.11% 15.12% 8.96% 4.49% 4.08% 3.04% 1.06% 2.64% 4.17%
2026/06/11 15.97% 12.01% 12.52% 7.56% 4.57% 5.89% 2.31% 1.58% 2.9% 3.07%
2026/06/12 20.34% 11.79% 12.35% 7.27% 2.95% 6.67% 2.35% 1.44% 1.92% 4.44%
2026/06/13 14.86% 14.52% 13.36% 6.1% 1.8% 8.57% 2.36% 1.36% 2.54% 3.86%
2026/06/14 13.8% 13.57% 13.97% 6.59% 3.8% 6.62% 2.52% 1.22% 0.76% 3.94%
2026/06/15 21.81% 10.14% 12.96% 7.93% 2.47% 10.19% 1.77% 1.25% 2.45% 2.83%
2026/06/16 9.49% 14.63% 15.72% 6.99% 3.11% 3.81% 2.36% 1.51% 2.35% 4.64%
2026/06/17 21.18% 12.88% 8.44% 7.57% 3.46% 7.54% 2.91% 1.32% 3.12% 3.69%
2026/06/18 36.08% 9.74% 9.91% 4.83% 2.4% 7.01% 2.26% 2.03% 1.87% 2.73%
2026/06/19 12.36% 6.35% 10.41% 5.83% 2.88% 7.79% 23.99% 3.34% 1.46% 3.71%
2026/06/20 28.9% 13.11% 9.19% 10.14% 6.36% 3.37% 3.22% 3.56% 2.09% 1.23%
2026/06/21 29.52% 13.39% 13.17% 6.34% 4.21% 2.75% 4.58% 4.39% 0.26% 1.01%
2026/06/22 34.56% 15.94% 10.39% 6.97% 3.07% 3.07% 3% 3.61% 1.57% 0.94%
2026/06/23 30.42% 13.8% 9.35% 9.17% 4.01% 3.35% 3.03% 4.04% 2.27% 1.07%
2026/06/24 24.76% 17.57% 8.72% 7.1% 3.55% 3.17% 4.37% 5.43% 1.54% 0.72%
2026/06/25 26.43% 12.72% 12.91% 9.23% 3.92% 3.35% 3.42% 4.05% 2.7% 0.97%
2026/06/26 22.56% 10.82% 18.15% 8.92% 6.12% 4.37% 2.85% 4.22% 2.2% 0.6%
2026/06/27 33.11% 11.81% 13.5% 7.2% 4.59% 3.38% 3.03% 2.47% 0.92% 0.62%
2026/06/28 12.44% 20.32% 19.34% 9.91% 4.99% 2.93% 4.57% 3.37% 0.4% 1.12%
2026/06/29 39.08% 10.41% 11.04% 8.81% 5.53% 1.84% 2.78% 1.98% 2.39% 0.44%
2026/06/30 24.45% 13.82% 12.6% 9.53% 6.09% 3.88% 3.84% 2.94% 2.33% 0.69%
  • bt.com
  • virtuallandline.co.uk
  • business.bt.com
  • digital-tv.co.uk
  • broadband-finder.co.uk
  • ligo.co.uk
  • virginmedia.com
  • hihi.co.uk
  • bonline.com
  • ebay.co.uk

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In June 2026, bt.com saw a dramatic rise in PPC spend, peaking at 39.08 on the 29th. Virtuallandline.co.uk maintained steady performance, while business.bt.com and digital-tv.co.uk showed moderate fluctuations. Virginmedia.com spiked on the 19th, reaching 23.99. The month concluded with bt.com leading the spend share.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for UK Telecommunications Fixed-Line Services

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/06/01 132
2026/06/02 131
2026/06/03 131
2026/06/04 127
2026/06/05 131
2026/06/06 132
2026/06/07 129
2026/06/08 130
2026/06/09 128
2026/06/10 125
2026/06/11 130
2026/06/12 129
2026/06/13 124
2026/06/14 125
2026/06/15 121
2026/06/16 117
2026/06/17 117
2026/06/18 116
2026/06/19 111
2026/06/20 110
2026/06/21 108
2026/06/22 108
2026/06/23 108
2026/06/24 109
2026/06/25 105
2026/06/26 104
2026/06/27 102
2026/06/28 109
2026/06/29 107
2026/06/30 109

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June saw a decline in distinct advertisers, starting at 132 and ending at 109. The month experienced a steady decrease, reflecting a competitive shift in the market.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for UK Telecommunications Fixed-Line Services

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
bt.com 32.88%
hihi.co.uk 0.24%
g.network 0.14%
pmctelecom.co.uk 0.04%
bulkdevices.co.uk 0.01%
viking-direct.co.uk -2.24%
virtuallandline.co.uk -3.06%
digital-tv.co.uk -3.38%
ebay.co.uk -3.95%
ligo.co.uk -7.52%

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BT.com surged with a 32.88% click share increase, while Ligo.co.uk plummeted by 7.52%.

Campaign Efficiency

UK Telecommunications Fixed-Line Services Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date bt.com digital-tv.co.uk broadband-finder.co.uk ligo.co.uk business.bt.com virtuallandline.co.uk viking-direct.co.uk virginmedia.com ebay.co.uk amplifiedtelephones.co.uk
2026/06/01 1.95% 21.04% 4.35% 22.31% 2.62% 4.09% 4.7% 2.52% 6.5% 3.35%
2026/06/02 1.96% 17.26% 9.34% 23.22% 2.93% 3.87% 4.72% 2.39% 6.86% 2.63%
2026/06/03 2.27% 20.03% 8.05% 17.47% 1.77% 4.68% 7.13% 2.44% 6.28% 2.26%
2026/06/04 12.84% 17.44% 6.5% 6.13% 2.61% 3.66% 7.21% 5.92% 9.3% 3.88%
2026/06/05 12.4% 13.35% 5.65% 13.44% 2.15% 3.98% 7.65% 1.78% 8.33% 3.81%
2026/06/06 21.96% 13.99% 5.49% 15.28% 1.43% 3.82% 1.86% 1.76% 10.05% 3.8%
2026/06/07 10.04% 19.03% 6.65% 18.91% 2.8% 4.67% 1.53% 1.89% 9.55% 2.83%
2026/06/08 11.55% 14.77% 8.17% 11.24% 2.84% 3.09% 5.45% 10.67% 6.93% 1.3%
2026/06/09 13.84% 13.71% 5.98% 20.92% 3.11% 3.4% 4.46% 1.27% 6.17% 2.15%
2026/06/10 4.26% 16.18% 7.89% 7.92% 4.49% 3.84% 9.56% 1.65% 12.1% 4.7%
2026/06/11 19.13% 12.26% 7.25% 12.71% 3.2% 3.78% 7.41% 1.16% 7.86% 3.61%
2026/06/12 24.02% 11.36% 4.36% 14.66% 3.01% 3.42% 1.88% 1.22% 10.1% 3.66%
2026/06/13 14.16% 11.07% 3.1% 22.06% 3.38% 4.16% 1.83% 1.23% 11.41% 3.34%
2026/06/14 7.67% 13.05% 6.53% 16.93% 4.55% 4.21% 8.61% 1.57% 11.4% 2.36%
2026/06/15 20.38% 13.07% 3.63% 23.7% 2.89% 2.95% 5.04% 0.92% 7.17% 2.37%
2026/06/16 13.49% 11.74% 5.01% 6.95% 4.03% 4.61% 9.44% 1.24% 12.91% 4.72%
2026/06/17 21.71% 11.6% 4.9% 15.79% 1.91% 3.5% 4.71% 1.39% 9.26% 2.49%
2026/06/18 43.3% 6.11% 2.78% 11.84% 1.75% 1.96% 3.33% 0.82% 5.08% 1.74%
2026/06/19 12.37% 8.97% 3.97% 15.74% 2.18% 1.43% 4.03% 20.9% 8.79% 2.05%
2026/06/20 38.52% 15.85% 8.99% 7.93% 1.81% 3.25% 0.53% 1.5% 3.16% 0.7%
2026/06/21 39.47% 12.13% 7.01% 7.5% 3.39% 3.85% 0.55% 2.76% 3.84% 0.73%
2026/06/22 51.34% 11.31% 4.22% 6.07% 2.43% 3.37% 1.48% 1.25% 2.12% 0.69%
2026/06/23 35.11% 13.13% 5.43% 6.27% 2.17% 2.95% 2.14% 1.28% 2.43% 0.52%
2026/06/24 37.3% 10.93% 4.81% 5.12% 1.98% 4.41% 2.26% 2.51% 2.6% 0.33%
2026/06/25 37.56% 16.22% 6.1% 7.17% 2.93% 3.03% 2.81% 1.8% 2.59% 1.08%
2026/06/26 31.51% 14.99% 9.64% 9.23% 9.8% 2.7% 2.75% 1.22% 1.74% 0.36%
2026/06/27 46.23% 11.39% 6.92% 5.51% 3.15% 2.21% 0.51% 1.6% 1.61% 0.44%
2026/06/28 17.16% 18.37% 8.23% 5.74% 5.58% 5.33% 0.72% 15.25% 4.13% 0.51%
2026/06/29 53.44% 13.98% 7.62% 3.1% 2.59% 2.57% 1.04% 1.36% 1.22% 0.29%
2026/06/30 35.78% 16.09% 9.3% 7.49% 3.26% 3.11% 2.92% 1.9% 1.65% 0.61%
  • bt.com
  • digital-tv.co.uk
  • broadband-finder.co.uk
  • ligo.co.uk
  • business.bt.com
  • virtuallandline.co.uk
  • viking-direct.co.uk
  • virginmedia.com
  • ebay.co.uk
  • amplifiedtelephones.co.uk

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In June 2026, bt.com saw a dramatic rise in PPC impressions, peaking at 53.44% on June 29. Meanwhile, digital-tv.co.uk maintained a steady presence, ending at 16.09%. The month concluded with bt.com leading the impression share.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Telecommunications Fixed-Line Services

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Telecommunications Fixed-Line Services - Last month
  1. 1
    Sky Contact Number - Sky: TV, Broadband & Mobile https://sky.broadband-finder.co.uk

    Join thousands who found Sky’s top offers – quick calls, no long queues.

  2. 2
    British Telecom https://www.bt.com

    The Network Britain Trusts — From connection to protection, BT supports you every step of the way. Behind Britain’s biggest moments, powering life online and beyond.

  3. 3
    Sky TV Contact Number https://sky.digital-tv.co.uk

    Sky TV, Broadband & Mobile — These June offers won’t last – call now and get connected with Sky today.

  4. 4
    London-Based Support Team https://www.g.network

    London’s #1 Rated Full Fibre — Experience 100% full fibre up to 1Gb. Fast, reliable, connectivity for London homes.

  5. 5
    Virgin Media TV & Broadband - TV & Broadband From £32.99/m https://www.virginmedia.com

    TV Packages From £32.99/m For 24 Mos. £36.99/m From April 2027. £40.99/m From April 2028.

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In the competitive landscape of telecommunications, Sky and BT emphasize trust and reliability, with Sky highlighting quick service and BT showcasing its role in Britain’s digital life. G.Network focuses on speed and local support, while Virgin Media offers enticing pricing for long-term value.

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