Can I get full-fibre broadband in Derbyshire Dales?

As of July 2024, 48.7% of residential premises in Derbyshire Dales could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 48.7% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.

How does Derbyshire Dales compare to the rest of the UK?

Derbyshire Dales has a Gera Broadband Index of 54.1/100, ranked 346 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Derbyshire Dales is below the national midpoint.

Are any premises in Derbyshire Dales without decent broadband?

0.7% of premises in Derbyshire Dales 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. 93% could access superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more).

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Derbyshire Dales Broadband Coverage

Real Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 broadband availability for Derbyshire Dales (England), with its Gera Broadband Index of 54.1/100.

What is broadband coverage like in Derbyshire Dales?

As of July 2024, 48.7% of premises in Derbyshire Dales can get gigabit-capable broadband, 48.7% full fibre and 93% superfast, with 0.7% below the Universal Service Obligation, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Its Gera Broadband Index is 54.1/100 (ranked 346 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 Index54.1 / 100Ranked 346 of 361 UK local authorities. UK median 77.4.How this index is calculated

Derbyshire Dales broadband availability

Derbyshire Dales fixed broadband availability — Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 (July 2024)
Metric	Availability (% of premises)
Gigabit-capable	48.7%
Full fibre (FTTP)	48.7%
Ultrafast (100+ Mbit/s)	48.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbit/s)	93%
Below the USO (no decent broadband)	0.7%
Residential premises	34,639

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Derbyshire Dales has a Gera Broadband Index of 54.1/100 — ranked 346 of 361 UK local authorities, and below the UK median of 77.4.

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Derbyshire Dales broadband — FAQ

Can I get full-fibre broadband in Derbyshire Dales?: As of July 2024, 48.7% of residential premises in Derbyshire Dales could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 48.7% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.
How does Derbyshire Dales compare to the rest of the UK?: Derbyshire Dales has a Gera Broadband Index of 54.1/100, ranked 346 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Derbyshire Dales is below the national midpoint.
Are any premises in Derbyshire Dales without decent broadband?: 0.7% of premises in Derbyshire Dales 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. 93% 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).