Can I get full-fibre broadband in Gateshead?

As of July 2024, 45.6% of residential premises in Gateshead could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 87.7% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.

How does Gateshead compare to the rest of the UK?

Gateshead has a Gera Broadband Index of 72.8/100, ranked 233 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Gateshead is below the national midpoint.

Are any premises in Gateshead without decent broadband?

0% of premises in Gateshead 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. 98.5% could access superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more).

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Gateshead Broadband Coverage

Real Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 broadband availability for Gateshead (England), with its Gera Broadband Index of 72.8/100.

What is broadband coverage like in Gateshead?

As of July 2024, 87.7% of premises in Gateshead can get gigabit-capable broadband, 45.6% full fibre and 98.5% superfast, with 0% below the Universal Service Obligation, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Its Gera Broadband Index is 72.8/100 (ranked 233 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 Index72.8 / 100Ranked 233 of 361 UK local authorities. UK median 77.4.How this index is calculated

Gateshead broadband availability

Gateshead fixed broadband availability — Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 (July 2024)
Metric	Availability (% of premises)
Gigabit-capable	87.7%
Full fibre (FTTP)	45.6%
Ultrafast (100+ Mbit/s)	88.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbit/s)	98.5%
Below the USO (no decent broadband)	0%
Residential premises	95,939

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Gateshead has a Gera Broadband Index of 72.8/100 — ranked 233 of 361 UK local authorities, and below the UK median of 77.4.

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Gateshead broadband — FAQ

Can I get full-fibre broadband in Gateshead?: As of July 2024, 45.6% of residential premises in Gateshead could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 87.7% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.
How does Gateshead compare to the rest of the UK?: Gateshead has a Gera Broadband Index of 72.8/100, ranked 233 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Gateshead is below the national midpoint.
Are any premises in Gateshead without decent broadband?: 0% of premises in Gateshead 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. 98.5% 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).