Can I get full-fibre broadband in Derry City and Strabane?

As of July 2024, 93.5% of residential premises in Derry City and Strabane could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 94.3% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.

How does Derry City and Strabane compare to the rest of the UK?

Derry City and Strabane has a Gera Broadband Index of 89.4/100, ranked 26 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Derry City and Strabane is above the national midpoint.

Are any premises in Derry City and Strabane without decent broadband?

0.4% of premises in Derry City and Strabane 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. 97.6% could access superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more).

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Derry City and Strabane Broadband Coverage

Real Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 broadband availability for Derry City and Strabane (Northern Ireland), with its Gera Broadband Index of 89.4/100.

What is broadband coverage like in Derry City and Strabane?

As of July 2024, 94.3% of premises in Derry City and Strabane can get gigabit-capable broadband, 93.5% full fibre and 97.6% superfast, with 0.4% below the Universal Service Obligation, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Its Gera Broadband Index is 89.4/100 (ranked 26 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 Index89.4 / 100Ranked 26 of 361 UK local authorities. UK median 77.4.How this index is calculated

Derry City and Strabane broadband availability

Derry City and Strabane fixed broadband availability — Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 (July 2024)
Metric	Availability (% of premises)
Gigabit-capable	94.3%
Full fibre (FTTP)	93.5%
Ultrafast (100+ Mbit/s)	94.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbit/s)	97.6%
Below the USO (no decent broadband)	0.4%
Residential premises	63,556

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0.4%

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Derry City and Strabane has a Gera Broadband Index of 89.4/100 — ranked 26 of 361 UK local authorities, and above the UK median of 77.4.

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Derry City and Strabane broadband — FAQ

Can I get full-fibre broadband in Derry City and Strabane?: As of July 2024, 93.5% of residential premises in Derry City and Strabane could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 94.3% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.
How does Derry City and Strabane compare to the rest of the UK?: Derry City and Strabane has a Gera Broadband Index of 89.4/100, ranked 26 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Derry City and Strabane is above the national midpoint.
Are any premises in Derry City and Strabane without decent broadband?: 0.4% of premises in Derry City and Strabane 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. 97.6% 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).