Can I get full-fibre broadband in Blackpool?

As of July 2024, 36.4% of residential premises in Blackpool could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 86.3% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.

How does Blackpool compare to the rest of the UK?

Blackpool has a Gera Broadband Index of 69.4/100, ranked 274 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Blackpool is below the national midpoint.

Are any premises in Blackpool without decent broadband?

0.1% of premises in Blackpool were below the Universal Service Obligation (unable to get decent broadband of at least 10 Mbit/s download) as of July 2024, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. 99.2% could access superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more).

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Blackpool Broadband Coverage

Real Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 broadband availability for Blackpool (England), with its Gera Broadband Index of 69.4/100.

What is broadband coverage like in Blackpool?

As of July 2024, 86.3% of premises in Blackpool can get gigabit-capable broadband, 36.4% full fibre and 99.2% superfast, with 0.1% below the Universal Service Obligation, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Its Gera Broadband Index is 69.4/100 (ranked 274 of 361), below the UK median of 77.4.

Source:Ofcom — Connected Nations 2024 (fixed coverage, local authorities)·as of July 2024updated annually (last: 18 June 2026)

Gera Broadband Index69.4 / 100Ranked 274 of 361 UK local authorities. UK median 77.4.How this index is calculated

Blackpool broadband availability

Blackpool fixed broadband availability — Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 (July 2024)
Metric	Availability (% of premises)
Gigabit-capable	86.3%
Full fibre (FTTP)	36.4%
Ultrafast (100+ Mbit/s)	86.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbit/s)	99.2%
Below the USO (no decent broadband)	0.1%
Residential premises	72,973

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Blackpool has a Gera Broadband Index of 69.4/100 — ranked 274 of 361 UK local authorities, and below the UK median of 77.4.

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Blackpool broadband — FAQ

Can I get full-fibre broadband in Blackpool?: As of July 2024, 36.4% of residential premises in Blackpool could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 86.3% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.
How does Blackpool compare to the rest of the UK?: Blackpool has a Gera Broadband Index of 69.4/100, ranked 274 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Blackpool is below the national midpoint.
Are any premises in Blackpool without decent broadband?: 0.1% of premises in Blackpool were below the Universal Service Obligation (unable to get decent broadband of at least 10 Mbit/s download) as of July 2024, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. 99.2% could access superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more).

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Contains public sector information published by Ofcom and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Ofcom — Connected Nations 2024 (fixed coverage, local authorities) (July 2024, published December 2024).