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How Fast is Broadband in Great Yarmouth?

Based on real-world speed tests collected by ThinkBroadband in Q3 2025, Great Yarmouth has a median download speed of 92.5 Mbps and a median upload speed of 20.5 Mbps.

This constituency has "Good" download speeds and "Moderate" upload speeds. The 20.5 Mbps median upload is adequate for most home working and video call needs, though heavy uploaders may want to seek full fibre connections.

Speed Comparison for Great Yarmouth

Download Speeds
Bottom 20%25 Mbps
Median92.5 Mbps
Mean181.9 Mbps
Top 20%241 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bottom 20%6.8 Mbps
Median20.5 Mbps
Mean38.6 Mbps
Top 20%53.4 Mbps

Understanding the Speed Data

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

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 Great Yarmouth, you can expect speeds around 92.5 Mbps download and 20.5 Mbps upload.

Broadband Coverage in Great Yarmouth

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

99%
Superfast (30Mbps+)
83%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
89.5%
Gigabit Capable

Great Yarmouth has very good full fibre coverage at 83%. Most residents can access full fibre connections with symmetric upload speeds.

Speed Recommendations for Great Yarmouth

Based on the actual speeds in Great Yarmouth, 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

May need a faster connection for optimal performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average broadband speed in Great Yarmouth?

In Great Yarmouth, the median download speed is 92.5 Mbps and the median upload speed is 20.5 Mbps. The top 20% of connections achieve 241 Mbps download and 53.4 Mbps upload.

Is full fibre broadband available in Great Yarmouth?

Yes, full fibre (FTTP) broadband is available to 83% of properties in Great Yarmouth. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 89.5% of premises.

How does Great Yarmouth compare for upload speeds?

Great Yarmouth has moderate upload speeds with a median of 20.5 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.