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How Fast is Broadband in Foyle?

Based on real-world speed tests collected by ThinkBroadband in Q3 2025, Foyle has a median download speed of 150.6 Mbps and a median upload speed of 54.8 Mbps.

This constituency has "Very Good" download speeds and "Very Good" upload speeds. With 54.8 Mbps median upload, residents can comfortably handle video conferencing, cloud backups, and live streaming without issues.

Speed Comparison for Foyle

Download Speeds
Bottom 20%53.9 Mbps
Median150.6 Mbps
Mean208.8 Mbps
Top 20%220.1 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bottom 20%18.5 Mbps
Median54.8 Mbps
Mean81.9 Mbps
Top 20%104 Mbps

Understanding the Speed Data

The speed data shows the distribution of actual speeds achieved by users in Foyle:

What the Numbers Mean

  • Bottom 20%: Slowest fifth of connections
  • Median: Typical speed (50% faster, 50% slower)
  • Mean: Mathematical average
  • Top 20%: Fastest fifth of connections

Why Median Matters Most

The median is the most reliable measure of typical performance. Unlike the mean, it isn't skewed by extremely fast or slow connections. If you move to Foyle, you can expect speeds around 150.6 Mbps download and 54.8 Mbps upload.

Broadband Coverage in Foyle

Coverage statistics from Ofcom show what connection types are available in this constituency:

99.2%
Superfast (30Mbps+)
96.4%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
97.1%
Gigabit Capable

Foyle has excellent full fibre coverage at 96.4%. Most residents can access full fibre connections with symmetric upload speeds.

Speed Recommendations for Foyle

Based on the actual speeds in Foyle, here's what different activities require:

Video Conferencing (Zoom, Teams)

Download needed: 10-25 Mbps
Upload needed: 5-10 Mbps

Typical speeds in this constituency are adequate for this activity.

Cloud Backup & File Uploads

Download needed: 10+ Mbps
Upload needed: 20+ Mbps

Typical speeds in this constituency are adequate for this activity.

Online Gaming

Download needed: 25-50 Mbps
Upload needed: 5-10 Mbps

Typical speeds in this constituency are adequate for this activity.

Multiple Users (4+ devices)

Download needed: 100+ Mbps
Upload needed: 20+ Mbps

Typical speeds in this constituency are adequate for this activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average broadband speed in Foyle?

In Foyle, the median download speed is 150.6 Mbps and the median upload speed is 54.8 Mbps. The top 20% of connections achieve 220.1 Mbps download and 104 Mbps upload.

Is full fibre broadband available in Foyle?

Yes, full fibre (FTTP) broadband is available to 96.4% of properties in Foyle. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 97.1% of premises.

How does Foyle compare for upload speeds?

Foyle has very good upload speeds with a median of 54.8 Mbps. This is important for video calls, cloud backups, and working from home.

About This Data

Speed data is sourced from ThinkBroadband (Q3 2025 measurements). Coverage data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. Actual speeds at your address may vary based on connection type, provider, and network conditions.