Broadband & Mobile Availability for Mid Ulster
Official Broadband and Mobile Statistics for 2024
Access to high-speed Ultrafast broadband is exceptional at 89.3%, placing Mid Ulster among the top performing areas nationally. 5G rollout in Mid Ulster is ahead of the national average, with 67.83% geographic coverage achieved (UK average 62%) (Sep 2025).
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Broadband Network Coverage for Mid Ulster
| Broadband Type | Availability | Avg Download Speed | Avg Upload Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
Ultrafast (Above 300 Mbit/s) | 89.3% | 1000 Mbps | 160 Mbps |
Superfast (Below 100 Mbit/s) | 7.7% | 66 Mbps | 15.9 Mbps |
Standard (Below 30 Mbit/s) | 2.8% | 19.7 Mbps | 2.2 Mbps |
Below USO (Below 10 Mbit/s) | 1.3% | 5.5 Mbps | 1.2 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
5.8% above UK average
This shows the percentage of land area covered by at least one 5G network. The score of 67.83% is significantly above the national average (62%), indicating exceptional investment and future readiness.
Reliable 4G Coverage
8.5% below UK average
This critical score shows the percentage of Mid Ulster's land area where all four major networks provide a dependable 4G signal. At 87.54%, there are notable mobile ‘not-spot‘ coverage gaps.
Basic 3G Safety Net
71.7% below UK average
This indicates the reliability of the basic signal across the entire region (as of July 2024). At 27.41%, 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.