Can I get full-fibre broadband in Brighton and Hove?

As of July 2024, 47% of residential premises in Brighton and Hove could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 83.6% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.

How does Brighton and Hove compare to the rest of the UK?

Brighton and Hove has a Gera Broadband Index of 71.3/100, ranked 252 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Brighton and Hove is below the national midpoint.

Are any premises in Brighton and Hove without decent broadband?

0% of premises in Brighton and Hove 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% could access superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more).

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Brighton and Hove Broadband Coverage

Real Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 broadband availability for Brighton and Hove (England), with its Gera Broadband Index of 71.3/100.

What is broadband coverage like in Brighton and Hove?

As of July 2024, 83.6% of premises in Brighton and Hove can get gigabit-capable broadband, 47% full fibre and 98% superfast, with 0% below the Universal Service Obligation, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Its Gera Broadband Index is 71.3/100 (ranked 252 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 Index71.3 / 100Ranked 252 of 361 UK local authorities. UK median 77.4.How this index is calculated

Brighton and Hove broadband availability

Brighton and Hove fixed broadband availability — Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 (July 2024)
Metric	Availability (% of premises)
Gigabit-capable	83.6%
Full fibre (FTTP)	47%
Ultrafast (100+ Mbit/s)	86.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbit/s)	98%
Below the USO (no decent broadband)	0%
Residential premises	134,547

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Brighton and Hove has a Gera Broadband Index of 71.3/100 — ranked 252 of 361 UK local authorities, and below the UK median of 77.4.

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Brighton and Hove broadband — FAQ

Can I get full-fibre broadband in Brighton and Hove?: As of July 2024, 47% of residential premises in Brighton and Hove could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 83.6% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.
How does Brighton and Hove compare to the rest of the UK?: Brighton and Hove has a Gera Broadband Index of 71.3/100, ranked 252 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Brighton and Hove is below the national midpoint.
Are any premises in Brighton and Hove without decent broadband?: 0% of premises in Brighton and Hove 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% 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).