Broadband & Mobile Availability for Cheshire West and Chester
Official Broadband and Mobile Statistics for 2024
Cheshire West and Chester confirms strong availability of future-proof services; at 77.7% Full Fibre (FTTP) coverage, it comfortably surpasses the 70% national average (Sep 2025). 5G geographic reach is considerably limited at just 38.83%, placing Cheshire West and Chester in the lowest tier of national investment compared to the 62% average (Sep 2025).
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Broadband Network Coverage for Cheshire West and Chester
| Broadband Type | Availability | Avg Download Speed | Avg Upload Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
Ultrafast (Above 300 Mbit/s) | 77.7% | 1038 Mbps | 187 Mbps |
Superfast (Below 100 Mbit/s) | 19.4% | 63 Mbps | 15.5 Mbps |
Standard (Below 30 Mbit/s) | 2.8% | 19.1 Mbps | 2.3 Mbps |
Below USO (Below 10 Mbit/s) | 0.8% | 6 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
23.2% below UK average
This shows the percentage of land area covered by at least one 5G network. The score of 38.83% is significantly below the national average (62%), indicating limited 5G investment to date.
Reliable 4G Coverage
Similar to UK average
This critical score shows the percentage of Cheshire West and Chester's land area where all four major networks provide a dependable 4G signal. A result of 96.6% confirms strong coverage with low mobile ‘not-spot‘ risk.
Basic 3G Safety Net
95.2% below UK average
This indicates the reliability of the basic signal across the entire region (as of July 2024). At 3.87%, 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.