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BROADBAND & CONNECTIVITY METHODOLOGY

Broadband Speeds & Mobile Coverage

We report broadband availability and speed using Ofcom's Connected Nations dataset, supplemented with 4G and 5G mobile network coverage predictions.

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Data Provenance & Specs

PublisherOfcom UK
Update CadenceBi-Annual
GranularityPostcode / Premises
LicenceOGL v3.0

Broadband Speed Tiers

ClassificationDownload Speed ThresholdScore Rating
Gigabit-Ready≥ 1,000 Mbps (1 Gbps)9.0 – 10.0
Ultrafast Broadband≥ 300 Mbps8.0 – 8.9
Superfast Broadband≥ 30 Mbps7.0 – 7.9
Standard Broadband10 – 30 Mbps5.0 – 6.9
Partial / Slow< 10 Mbps1.0 – 4.9
Important Technical Limitations
  • Predicted Speeds: Ofcom models expected infrastructure capability; actual speeds depend on ISP package and internal wiring.
  • Mobile Signal: Coverage maps reflect operator predictions, not live field tests.
Data Attribution

Contains public sector information from Ofcom Connected Nations, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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