Can I get full-fibre broadband in Richmond Upon Thames?

As of July 2024, 53.2% of residential premises in Richmond Upon Thames could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 89.8% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.

How does Richmond Upon Thames compare to the rest of the UK?

Richmond Upon Thames has a Gera Broadband Index of 76.2/100, ranked 194 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Richmond Upon Thames is below the national midpoint.

Are any premises in Richmond Upon Thames without decent broadband?

0% of premises in Richmond Upon Thames 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. 98.9% could access superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more).

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Richmond Upon Thames Broadband Coverage

Real Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 broadband availability for Richmond Upon Thames (England), with its Gera Broadband Index of 76.2/100.

What is broadband coverage like in Richmond Upon Thames?

As of July 2024, 89.8% of premises in Richmond Upon Thames can get gigabit-capable broadband, 53.2% full fibre and 98.9% superfast, with 0% below the Universal Service Obligation, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Its Gera Broadband Index is 76.2/100 (ranked 194 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 Index76.2 / 100Ranked 194 of 361 UK local authorities. UK median 77.4.How this index is calculated

Richmond Upon Thames broadband availability

Richmond Upon Thames fixed broadband availability — Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 (July 2024)
Metric	Availability (% of premises)
Gigabit-capable	89.8%
Full fibre (FTTP)	53.2%
Ultrafast (100+ Mbit/s)	90.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbit/s)	98.9%
Below the USO (no decent broadband)	0%
Residential premises	84,143

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Richmond Upon Thames has a Gera Broadband Index of 76.2/100 — ranked 194 of 361 UK local authorities, and below the UK median of 77.4.

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Richmond Upon Thames broadband — FAQ

Can I get full-fibre broadband in Richmond Upon Thames?: As of July 2024, 53.2% of residential premises in Richmond Upon Thames could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 89.8% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.
How does Richmond Upon Thames compare to the rest of the UK?: Richmond Upon Thames has a Gera Broadband Index of 76.2/100, ranked 194 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Richmond Upon Thames is below the national midpoint.
Are any premises in Richmond Upon Thames without decent broadband?: 0% of premises in Richmond Upon Thames 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. 98.9% 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).