Broadband & Mobile Availability for Bexley
Official Broadband and Mobile Statistics for 2024
Bexley confirms strong availability of future-proof services; at 78.4% Full Fibre (FTTP) coverage, it comfortably surpasses the 70% national average (Sep 2025). 5G geographic reach is considerably limited at just 14.74%, placing Bexley in the lowest tier of national investment compared to the 62% average (Sep 2025).
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Broadband Network Coverage for Bexley
| Broadband Type | Availability | Avg Download Speed | Avg Upload Speed | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrafast (Above 300 Mbit/s) | 78.4% | 1079 Mbps | 303 Mbps | 
| Superfast (Below 100 Mbit/s) | 20.3% | 63 Mbps | 16.4 Mbps | 
| Standard (Below 30 Mbit/s) | 1.3% | 18.1 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 
| Below USO (Below 10 Mbit/s) | 0.4% | 6.2 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
47.3% below UK average
This shows the percentage of land area covered by at least one 5G network. The score of 14.74% is significantly below the national average (62%), indicating limited 5G investment to date.
Reliable 4G Coverage
3.2% above UK average
This critical score shows the percentage of Bexley's land area where all four major networks provide a dependable 4G signal. A result of 99.17% confirms near-universal coverage with minimal mobile ‘not-spot‘ risk.
Basic 3G Safety Net
98.8% below UK average
This indicates the reliability of the basic signal across the entire region (as of July 2024). At 0.31%, 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.
