Broadband & Mobile Availability for Cambridge
Official Broadband and Mobile Statistics for 2024
Access to high-speed Ultrafast broadband is exceptional at 85%, placing Cambridge among the top performing areas nationally. The 5G availability across the area at 73.93%, significantly exceeding the 62% national benchmark (Sep 2025), for reach and investment.
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Broadband Network Coverage for Cambridge
| Broadband Type | Availability | Avg Download Speed | Avg Upload Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
Ultrafast (Above 300 Mbit/s) | 85% | 1017 Mbps | 559 Mbps |
Superfast (Below 100 Mbit/s) | 14.2% | 67 Mbps | 29.1 Mbps |
Standard (Below 30 Mbit/s) | 0.7% | 18.6 Mbps | 1.7 Mbps |
Below USO (Below 10 Mbit/s) | 0.1% | 6.4 Mbps | 0.9 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
11.9% above UK average
This shows the percentage of land area covered by at least one 5G network. The score of 73.93% is significantly above the national average (62%), indicating exceptional investment and future readiness.
Reliable 4G Coverage
4.0% above UK average
This critical score shows the percentage of Cambridge's land area where all four major networks provide a dependable 4G signal. A result of 100% 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 0.32%, 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.