Broadband & Mobile Availability for Gravesham
Official Broadband and Mobile Statistics for 2024
At 66.8%, Ultrafast (Full Fibre) coverage is almost consistent with the 70% national benchmark, with a small gap remaining for Gravesham to close. 5G geographic reach is considerably limited at just 23.2%, placing Gravesham in the lowest tier of national investment compared to the 62% average (Sep 2025).
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Broadband Network Coverage for Gravesham
| Broadband Type | Availability | Avg Download Speed | Avg Upload Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
Ultrafast (Above 300 Mbit/s) | 66.8% | 1102 Mbps | 145 Mbps |
Superfast (Below 100 Mbit/s) | 30.7% | 60 Mbps | 15 Mbps |
Standard (Below 30 Mbit/s) | 2.3% | 18.6 Mbps | 2.7 Mbps |
Below USO (Below 10 Mbit/s) | 0.3% | 5.8 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
38.8% below UK average
This shows the percentage of land area covered by at least one 5G network. The score of 23.2% is significantly below the national average (62%), indicating limited 5G investment to date.
Reliable 4G Coverage
5.5% below UK average
This critical score shows the percentage of Gravesham's land area where all four major networks provide a dependable 4G signal. At 90.49%, there are notable mobile ‘not-spot‘ coverage gaps.
Basic 3G Safety Net
87.1% below UK average
This indicates the reliability of the basic signal across the entire region (as of July 2024). At 11.97%, 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.