UK Broadband Coverage by Area

Full fibre (FTTP - Fibre to the Premises) means fibre optic cables run directly to your property, offering the fastest and most reliable broadband speeds. Unlike FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet), there's no copper cable involved, enabling speeds up to 1Gbps or more.

Ofcom measures broadband coverage by surveying the percentage of premises in each area that can access different speed tiers. This includes superfast (30Mbps+), ultrafast (100Mbps+), gigabit-capable (1Gbps+), and full fibre connections. The data is published in the annual Connected Nations report.

Coverage varies due to infrastructure investment decisions, population density, and geographic challenges. Urban areas typically have better coverage due to commercial viability, while rural areas may rely on government-funded schemes like Project Gigabit. Building type and distance from exchanges also affect individual property availability.

While area statistics show general availability, actual speeds depend on your specific address. Use our broadband deals page or individual provider websites to check what's available at your postcode. Coverage percentages represent area averages and may not reflect your property's situation.

The USO gives UK households and businesses the legal right to request a decent broadband connection of at least 10Mbps download and 1Mbps upload speeds. If you cannot get these speeds, you may be eligible for an upgraded connection from BT or KCOM at no extra cost (up to a £3,400 installation threshold).