Broadband & Mobile Availability for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Official Broadband and Mobile Statistics for 2024
Access to high-speed Ultrafast broadband is exceptional at 91.8%, placing Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon among the top performing areas nationally. 5G coverage is 64.7%, which closely matches the national benchmark of 62% investment in future technology.
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Broadband Network Coverage for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
| Broadband Type | Availability | Avg Download Speed | Avg Upload Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
Ultrafast (Above 300 Mbit/s) | 91.8% | 1029 Mbps | 134 Mbps |
Superfast (Below 100 Mbit/s) | 6.6% | 65 Mbps | 15.8 Mbps |
Standard (Below 30 Mbit/s) | 1.5% | 18.6 Mbps | 1.7 Mbps |
Below USO (Below 10 Mbit/s) | 0.6% | 5.9 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
2.7% above UK average
This shows the percentage of land area covered by at least one 5G network. The score of 64.7% is above the national average (62%), indicating strong investment and future readiness.
Reliable 4G Coverage
3.0% below UK average
This critical score shows the percentage of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon's land area where all four major networks provide a dependable 4G signal. At 93.05%, coverage is reasonable but with some mobile ‘not-spot‘ areas remaining.
Basic 3G Safety Net
73.5% below UK average
This indicates the reliability of the basic signal across the entire region (as of July 2024). At 25.64%, 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.