Broadband & Mobile Availability for Ards and North Down
Official Broadband and Mobile Statistics for 2024
Access to high-speed Ultrafast broadband is exceptional at 94.5%, placing Ards and North Down among the top performing areas nationally. 5G availability range is consistent with the national average of 62%, sitting at 59.83% across Ards and North Down.
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Broadband Network Coverage for Ards and North Down
| Broadband Type | Availability | Avg Download Speed | Avg Upload Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
Ultrafast (Above 300 Mbit/s) | 94.5% | 1046 Mbps | 117 Mbps |
Superfast (Below 100 Mbit/s) | 4.9% | 66 Mbps | 16 Mbps |
Standard (Below 30 Mbit/s) | 0.5% | 18.3 Mbps | 1.7 Mbps |
Below USO (Below 10 Mbit/s) | 0.2% | 5.8 Mbps | 1 Mbps |
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations data, (July 2024). Some data may be overlapping or lacking accuracy
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Mobile Network Coverage & Non-Spots
Future-Ready Signal
2.2% below UK average
This shows the percentage of land area covered by at least one 5G network. The score of 59.83% is below the national average (62%), suggesting slower 5G infrastructure deployment.
Reliable 4G Coverage
2.6% above UK average
This critical score shows the percentage of Ards and North Down's land area where all four major networks provide a dependable 4G signal. A result of 98.59% confirms near-universal coverage with minimal mobile ‘not-spot‘ risk.
Basic 3G Safety Net
88.2% below UK average
This indicates the reliability of the basic signal across the entire region (as of July 2024). At 10.91%, the safety net for basic calls shows some gaps.
- 3G is being phased out by most operators, making its coverage minimal and its use declining. Presence seems to be limited in rural areas.
- Coverage varies significantly, with rural areas having much lower 4G and 5G availability than urban areas.
- The percentage of 5G connections is growing rapidly, while the percentage of 4G connections is decreasing and overtaken more often.