Can I get full-fibre broadband in Newcastle Upon Tyne?

As of July 2024, 82.8% of residential premises in Newcastle Upon Tyne could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 92.4% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.

How does Newcastle Upon Tyne compare to the rest of the UK?

Newcastle Upon Tyne has a Gera Broadband Index of 86.1/100, ranked 60 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national midpoint.

Are any premises in Newcastle Upon Tyne without decent broadband?

0% of premises in Newcastle Upon Tyne 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. 98.6% could access superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more).

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Newcastle Upon Tyne Broadband Coverage

Real Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 broadband availability for Newcastle Upon Tyne (England), with its Gera Broadband Index of 86.1/100.

What is broadband coverage like in Newcastle Upon Tyne?

As of July 2024, 92.4% of premises in Newcastle Upon Tyne can get gigabit-capable broadband, 82.8% full fibre and 98.6% superfast, with 0% below the Universal Service Obligation, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Its Gera Broadband Index is 86.1/100 (ranked 60 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 Index86.1 / 100Ranked 60 of 361 UK local authorities. UK median 77.4.How this index is calculated

Newcastle Upon Tyne broadband availability

Newcastle Upon Tyne fixed broadband availability — Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 (July 2024)
Metric	Availability (% of premises)
Gigabit-capable	92.4%
Full fibre (FTTP)	82.8%
Ultrafast (100+ Mbit/s)	93.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbit/s)	98.6%
Below the USO (no decent broadband)	0%
Residential premises	134,505

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Newcastle Upon Tyne has a Gera Broadband Index of 86.1/100 — ranked 60 of 361 UK local authorities, and above the UK median of 77.4.

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Newcastle Upon Tyne broadband — FAQ

Can I get full-fibre broadband in Newcastle Upon Tyne?: As of July 2024, 82.8% of residential premises in Newcastle Upon Tyne could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 92.4% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.
How does Newcastle Upon Tyne compare to the rest of the UK?: Newcastle Upon Tyne has a Gera Broadband Index of 86.1/100, ranked 60 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national midpoint.
Are any premises in Newcastle Upon Tyne without decent broadband?: 0% of premises in Newcastle Upon Tyne 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. 98.6% 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).