Can I get full-fibre broadband in Folkestone and Hythe?

As of July 2024, 62.9% of residential premises in Folkestone and Hythe could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 72.6% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.

How does Folkestone and Hythe compare to the rest of the UK?

Folkestone and Hythe has a Gera Broadband Index of 70.3/100, ranked 265 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Folkestone and Hythe is below the national midpoint.

Are any premises in Folkestone and Hythe without decent broadband?

0.1% of premises in Folkestone and Hythe 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. 94.5% could access superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more).

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Folkestone and Hythe Broadband Coverage

Real Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 broadband availability for Folkestone and Hythe (England), with its Gera Broadband Index of 70.3/100.

What is broadband coverage like in Folkestone and Hythe?

As of July 2024, 72.6% of premises in Folkestone and Hythe can get gigabit-capable broadband, 62.9% full fibre and 94.5% superfast, with 0.1% below the Universal Service Obligation, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Its Gera Broadband Index is 70.3/100 (ranked 265 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 Index70.3 / 100Ranked 265 of 361 UK local authorities. UK median 77.4.How this index is calculated

Folkestone and Hythe broadband availability

Folkestone and Hythe fixed broadband availability — Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 (July 2024)
Metric	Availability (% of premises)
Gigabit-capable	72.6%
Full fibre (FTTP)	62.9%
Ultrafast (100+ Mbit/s)	72.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbit/s)	94.5%
Below the USO (no decent broadband)	0.1%
Residential premises	52,854

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72.6%

Gigabit-capable

62.9%

Full fibre (FTTP)

94.5%

Superfast (30+ Mbit/s)

0.1%

Below the USO

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Folkestone and Hythe has a Gera Broadband Index of 70.3/100 — ranked 265 of 361 UK local authorities, and below the UK median of 77.4.

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Folkestone and Hythe broadband — FAQ

Can I get full-fibre broadband in Folkestone and Hythe?: As of July 2024, 62.9% of residential premises in Folkestone and Hythe could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 72.6% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.
How does Folkestone and Hythe compare to the rest of the UK?: Folkestone and Hythe has a Gera Broadband Index of 70.3/100, ranked 265 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Folkestone and Hythe is below the national midpoint.
Are any premises in Folkestone and Hythe without decent broadband?: 0.1% of premises in Folkestone and Hythe 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. 94.5% 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).