Broadband & Mobile Availability for Preston
Official Broadband and Mobile Statistics for 2024
Preston shows a noticeable shortfall in Ultrafast (Full Fibre) access. The 52.4% coverage is well below the 70% national benchmark (Sep 2025). 5G availability remains limited at 42.83%, representing a shortfall compared to the 62% national figure (Sep 2025).
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Broadband Network Coverage for Preston
| Broadband Type | Availability | Avg Download Speed | Avg Upload Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
Ultrafast (Above 300 Mbit/s) | 52.4% | 1073 Mbps | 283 Mbps |
Superfast (Below 100 Mbit/s) | 45.6% | 61 Mbps | 16.2 Mbps |
Standard (Below 30 Mbit/s) | 1.4% | 18.4 Mbps | 2.5 Mbps |
Below USO (Below 10 Mbit/s) | 0.2% | 6.1 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
19.2% below UK average
This shows the percentage of land area covered by at least one 5G network. The score of 42.83% 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 Preston's land area where all four major networks provide a dependable 4G signal. A result of 96.07% confirms strong coverage with low mobile ‘not-spot‘ risk.
Basic 3G Safety Net
86.1% below UK average
This indicates the reliability of the basic signal across the entire region (as of July 2024). At 13.03%, 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.