Can I get full-fibre broadband in Newark and Sherwood?

As of July 2024, 60.1% of residential premises in Newark and Sherwood could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 76.4% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.

How does Newark and Sherwood compare to the rest of the UK?

Newark and Sherwood has a Gera Broadband Index of 71.8/100, ranked 246 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Newark and Sherwood is below the national midpoint.

Are any premises in Newark and Sherwood without decent broadband?

0.1% of premises in Newark and Sherwood 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. 97.8% could access superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more).

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Newark and Sherwood Broadband Coverage

Real Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 broadband availability for Newark and Sherwood (England), with its Gera Broadband Index of 71.8/100.

What is broadband coverage like in Newark and Sherwood?

As of July 2024, 76.4% of premises in Newark and Sherwood can get gigabit-capable broadband, 60.1% full fibre and 97.8% superfast, with 0.1% below the Universal Service Obligation, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Its Gera Broadband Index is 71.8/100 (ranked 246 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 Index71.8 / 100Ranked 246 of 361 UK local authorities. UK median 77.4.How this index is calculated

Newark and Sherwood broadband availability

Newark and Sherwood fixed broadband availability — Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 (July 2024)
Metric	Availability (% of premises)
Gigabit-capable	76.4%
Full fibre (FTTP)	60.1%
Ultrafast (100+ Mbit/s)	76.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbit/s)	97.8%
Below the USO (no decent broadband)	0.1%
Residential premises	57,202

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0.1%

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Newark and Sherwood has a Gera Broadband Index of 71.8/100 — ranked 246 of 361 UK local authorities, and below the UK median of 77.4.

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Newark and Sherwood broadband — FAQ

Can I get full-fibre broadband in Newark and Sherwood?: As of July 2024, 60.1% of residential premises in Newark and Sherwood could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 76.4% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.
How does Newark and Sherwood compare to the rest of the UK?: Newark and Sherwood has a Gera Broadband Index of 71.8/100, ranked 246 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Newark and Sherwood is below the national midpoint.
Are any premises in Newark and Sherwood without decent broadband?: 0.1% of premises in Newark and Sherwood 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. 97.8% 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).