Broadband & Mobile Availability for Bolton
Official Broadband and Mobile Statistics for 2024
At 65.4%, Ultrafast (Full Fibre) coverage is almost consistent with the 70% national benchmark, with a small gap remaining for Bolton to close. 5G coverage is 63.74%, which closely matches the national benchmark of 62% investment in future technology.
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Broadband Network Coverage for Bolton
| Broadband Type | Availability | Avg Download Speed | Avg Upload Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
Ultrafast (Above 300 Mbit/s) | 65.4% | 1076 Mbps | 293 Mbps |
Superfast (Below 100 Mbit/s) | 33.3% | 63 Mbps | 17.7 Mbps |
Standard (Below 30 Mbit/s) | 1% | 18.5 Mbps | 2 Mbps |
Below USO (Below 10 Mbit/s) | 0.2% | 6.1 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
Similar to UK average
This shows the percentage of land area covered by at least one 5G network. The score of 63.74% is in line with the national average (62%), showing steady progress in 5G rollout.
Reliable 4G Coverage
2.9% above UK average
This critical score shows the percentage of Bolton's land area where all four major networks provide a dependable 4G signal. A result of 98.9% 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 0.29%, 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.