Broadband & Mobile Availability for Newry, Mourne and Down
Official Broadband and Mobile Statistics for 2024
Access to high-speed Ultrafast broadband is exceptional at 91.4%, placing Newry, Mourne and Down among the top performing areas nationally. 5G coverage is 64.89%, which closely matches the national benchmark of 62% investment in future technology.
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Broadband Network Coverage for Newry, Mourne and Down
| Broadband Type | Availability | Avg Download Speed | Avg Upload Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
Ultrafast (Above 300 Mbit/s) | 91.4% | 1008 Mbps | 147 Mbps |
Superfast (Below 100 Mbit/s) | 6.4% | 66 Mbps | 16.1 Mbps |
Standard (Below 30 Mbit/s) | 2.1% | 19.5 Mbps | 1.8 Mbps |
Below USO (Below 10 Mbit/s) | 1% | 5.2 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
2.9% above UK average
This shows the percentage of land area covered by at least one 5G network. The score of 64.89% is above the national average (62%), indicating strong investment and future readiness.
Reliable 4G Coverage
17.9% below UK average
This critical score shows the percentage of Newry, Mourne and Down's land area where all four major networks provide a dependable 4G signal. At 78.1%, there are notable mobile ‘not-spot‘ coverage gaps.
Basic 3G Safety Net
74.3% below UK average
This indicates the reliability of the basic signal across the entire region (as of July 2024). At 24.82%, 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.