Broadband & Mobile Availability for North West Leicestershire
Official Broadband and Mobile Statistics for 2024
Availability of Ultrafast (Full Fibre) connection is considerably lower than the 70% national standard (Sep 2025), sitting at just 44.8% in North West Leicestershire. 5G geographic reach is considerably limited at just 25.87%, placing North West Leicestershire in the lowest tier of national investment compared to the 62% average (Sep 2025).
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Broadband Network Coverage for North West Leicestershire
| Broadband Type | Availability | Avg Download Speed | Avg Upload Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
Ultrafast (Above 300 Mbit/s) | 44.8% | 1100 Mbps | 117 Mbps |
Superfast (Below 100 Mbit/s) | 53.3% | 60 Mbps | 14.1 Mbps |
Standard (Below 30 Mbit/s) | 1.8% | 19.8 Mbps | 2.6 Mbps |
Below USO (Below 10 Mbit/s) | 0.8% | 5.9 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
36.1% below UK average
This shows the percentage of land area covered by at least one 5G network. The score of 25.87% 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 North West Leicestershire's land area where all four major networks provide a dependable 4G signal. At 94.41%, coverage is reasonable but with some mobile ‘not-spot‘ areas remaining.
Basic 3G Safety Net
38.9% below UK average
This indicates the reliability of the basic signal across the entire region (as of July 2024). At 60.24%, 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.