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Dumfries and Galloway Broadband Coverage
Real Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 broadband availability for Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland), with its Gera Broadband Index of 43.2/100.
What is broadband coverage like in Dumfries and Galloway?
As of July 2024, 34.5% of premises in Dumfries and Galloway can get gigabit-capable broadband, 34.5% full fibre and 94.1% superfast, with 1% below the Universal Service Obligation, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Its Gera Broadband Index is 43.2/100 (ranked 354 of 361), below the UK median of 77.4.
Dumfries and Galloway broadband availability
| Metric | Availability (% of premises) |
|---|---|
| Gigabit-capable | 34.5% |
| Full fibre (FTTP) | 34.5% |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbit/s) | 34.5% |
| Superfast (30+ Mbit/s) | 94.1% |
| Below the USO (no decent broadband) | 1% |
| Residential premises | 75,829 |
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Dumfries and Galloway has a Gera Broadband Index of 43.2/100 — ranked 354 of 361 UK local authorities, and below the UK median of 77.4.
Dumfries and Galloway broadband — FAQ
- Can I get full-fibre broadband in Dumfries and Galloway?
- As of July 2024, 34.5% of residential premises in Dumfries and Galloway could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 34.5% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.
- How does Dumfries and Galloway compare to the rest of the UK?
- Dumfries and Galloway has a Gera Broadband Index of 43.2/100, ranked 354 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Dumfries and Galloway is below the national midpoint.
- Are any premises in Dumfries and Galloway without decent broadband?
- 1% of premises in Dumfries and Galloway 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. 94.1% could access superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more).
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- UK Broadband Coverage by Area — the full Gera Broadband Index ranking.
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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).