Can I get full-fibre broadband in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

As of July 2024, 72.7% of residential premises in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 89.3% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.

How does Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole compare to the rest of the UK?

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has a Gera Broadband Index of 81.8/100, ranked 127 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is above the national midpoint.

Are any premises in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole without decent broadband?

0% of premises in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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. 98.9% could access superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more).

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Broadband Coverage

Real Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 broadband availability for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (England), with its Gera Broadband Index of 81.8/100.

What is broadband coverage like in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

As of July 2024, 89.3% of premises in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole can get gigabit-capable broadband, 72.7% full fibre and 98.9% superfast, with 0% below the Universal Service Obligation, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Its Gera Broadband Index is 81.8/100 (ranked 127 of 361), above 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 Index81.8 / 100Ranked 127 of 361 UK local authorities. UK median 77.4.How this index is calculated

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole broadband availability

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole fixed broadband availability — Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 (July 2024)
Metric	Availability (% of premises)
Gigabit-capable	89.3%
Full fibre (FTTP)	72.7%
Ultrafast (100+ Mbit/s)	90%
Superfast (30+ Mbit/s)	98.9%
Below the USO (no decent broadband)	0%
Residential premises	188,871

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has a Gera Broadband Index of 81.8/100 — ranked 127 of 361 UK local authorities, and above the UK median of 77.4.

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole broadband — FAQ

Can I get full-fibre broadband in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?: As of July 2024, 72.7% of residential premises in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 89.3% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.
How does Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole compare to the rest of the UK?: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has a Gera Broadband Index of 81.8/100, ranked 127 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is above the national midpoint.
Are any premises in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole without decent broadband?: 0% of premises in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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. 98.9% 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).