Broadband & Mobile Availability for Maldon
Official Broadband and Mobile Statistics for 2024
Full Fibre (>1 Gigabit) connectivity is widely available in Maldon, standing at 80.9%. This result is considerably above the 70% UK average (Sep 2025). 5G rollout in Maldon is ahead of the national average, with 69.94% geographic coverage achieved (UK average 62%) (Sep 2025).
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Broadband Network Coverage for Maldon
| Broadband Type | Availability | Avg Download Speed | Avg Upload Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
Ultrafast (Above 300 Mbit/s) | 80.9% | 994 Mbps | 208 Mbps |
Superfast (Below 100 Mbit/s) | 16.9% | 63 Mbps | 15.9 Mbps |
Standard (Below 30 Mbit/s) | 2% | 19.2 Mbps | 2 Mbps |
Below USO (Below 10 Mbit/s) | 0.7% | 5.9 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
7.9% above UK average
This shows the percentage of land area covered by at least one 5G network. The score of 69.94% is significantly above the national average (62%), indicating exceptional investment and future readiness.
Reliable 4G Coverage
2.2% below UK average
This critical score shows the percentage of Maldon's land area where all four major networks provide a dependable 4G signal. At 93.79%, coverage is reasonable but with some mobile ‘not-spot‘ areas remaining.
Basic 3G Safety Net
79.7% below UK average
This indicates the reliability of the basic signal across the entire region (as of July 2024). At 19.42%, 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.