Can I get full-fibre broadband in Newry, Mourne and Down?

As of July 2024, 92.8% of residential premises in Newry, Mourne and Down could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 92.8% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.

How does Newry, Mourne and Down compare to the rest of the UK?

Newry, Mourne and Down has a Gera Broadband Index of 88.7/100, ranked 34 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Newry, Mourne and Down is above the national midpoint.

Are any premises in Newry, Mourne and Down without decent broadband?

0.3% of premises in Newry, Mourne and Down 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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Newry, Mourne and Down Broadband Coverage

Real Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 broadband availability for Newry, Mourne and Down (Northern Ireland), with its Gera Broadband Index of 88.7/100.

What is broadband coverage like in Newry, Mourne and Down?

As of July 2024, 92.8% of premises in Newry, Mourne and Down can get gigabit-capable broadband, 92.8% full fibre and 97.8% superfast, with 0.3% below the Universal Service Obligation, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Its Gera Broadband Index is 88.7/100 (ranked 34 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 Index88.7 / 100Ranked 34 of 361 UK local authorities. UK median 77.4.How this index is calculated

Newry, Mourne and Down broadband availability

Newry, Mourne and Down fixed broadband availability — Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 (July 2024)
Metric	Availability (% of premises)
Gigabit-capable	92.8%
Full fibre (FTTP)	92.8%
Ultrafast (100+ Mbit/s)	92.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbit/s)	97.8%
Below the USO (no decent broadband)	0.3%
Residential premises	72,770

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Newry, Mourne and Down has a Gera Broadband Index of 88.7/100 — ranked 34 of 361 UK local authorities, and above the UK median of 77.4.

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Newry, Mourne and Down broadband — FAQ

Can I get full-fibre broadband in Newry, Mourne and Down?: As of July 2024, 92.8% of residential premises in Newry, Mourne and Down could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 92.8% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.
How does Newry, Mourne and Down compare to the rest of the UK?: Newry, Mourne and Down has a Gera Broadband Index of 88.7/100, ranked 34 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Newry, Mourne and Down is above the national midpoint.
Are any premises in Newry, Mourne and Down without decent broadband?: 0.3% of premises in Newry, Mourne and Down 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).