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8m homes can get gigabit connections – offering future-proof, reliable internet
UK’s networks remain resilient despite surge in demand during lockdown
Eight million UK homes can now access gigabit-speed broadband – fast, reliable connections that are fit for the future – Ofcom has found.
The finding is from Ofcom’s annual Connected Nations report, which analyses the availability of broadband and mobile services across the UK and each of its nations.
This year’s report comes as millions of people continue to work from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has seen a significant shift in when, where and how people get online and make calls.
Ofcom has revealed that eight million UK households now have access to gigabit-speed broadband.
The regulator highlighted the key findings in its latest Connected Nations report.
This report analyses the availability of broadband and mobile services across the UK.
Gigabit-capable broadband can provide download speeds of up to 1Gbit/s, which is considerably faster than the current UK average of 72Mbit/s.
The eight million homes means that just over a quarter (27 per cent) of UK homes has access to gigabit speeds.
This includes full fibre services, plus Virgin Media’s fastest cable package, with Northern Ireland having the highest availability (56 per cent).