Broadband in Manchester
In Manchester (England), 78.8% of homes can get full-fibre broadband and 87.9% can get a gigabit-capable connection, according to Ofcom’s Connected Nations July 2024 data. That is 12 percentage points above the UK full-fibre average and 6 points above the UK gigabit average. Coverage is measured across 239,946 residential premises.
- Full-fibre (FTTP)
- 78.8%
- UK 67%
- Gigabit-capable
- 87.9%
- UK 82%
- Superfast (30+ Mbit/s)
- 96.5%
- Ultrafast (100+ Mbit/s)
- 88.6%
- Below USO (no decent broadband)
- 0.0%
- Gera Broadband Index
- 82.5/100
- rank 114/361
Broadband availability in Manchester (July 2024)
| Connection type | % of premises in Manchester | UK |
|---|---|---|
| Full-fibre (FTTP) | 78.8% | 67% |
| Gigabit-capable | 87.9% | 82% |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbit/s) | 88.6% | — |
| Superfast (30+ Mbit/s) | 96.5% | — |
| Below USO (can’t get decent broadband) | 0.0% | — |
The Gera Broadband Index (GBI) is a transparent composite over these real Ofcom figures: GBI = 0.45 × gigabit% + 0.30 × full-fibre% + 0.20 × superfast% − 1.5 × below-USO%, clamped to 0–100. It is derived, not an Ofcom-published number. The UK median GBI is 77.4.
More about Manchester
Areas with similar broadband coverage
- Salfordfull fibre 74.9%
- Chesterfieldfull fibre 76.6%
- Haveringfull fibre 73.1%
- Walsallfull fibre 69.9%
- Yorkfull fibre 78.6%
- Darlingtonfull fibre 73.9%
Frequently asked questions
- Can I get full-fibre broadband in Manchester?
- In Manchester, 78.8% of residential premises can get full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, according to Ofcom's Connected Nations July 2024 data. Across the UK, full-fibre reaches 67% of premises.
- Is gigabit broadband available in Manchester?
- Gigabit-capable broadband is available to 87.9% of premises in Manchester (Ofcom Connected Nations July 2024). The UK average gigabit availability is 82%.
- What broadband speeds can most homes get in Manchester?
- 96.5% of homes in Manchester can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or faster) and 88.6% can get ultrafast (100 Mbit/s or faster), per Ofcom's July 2024 figures.
- How many homes in Manchester cannot get decent broadband?
- 0.0% of premises in Manchester fall below the Universal Service Obligation, meaning they cannot yet get a "decent" broadband connection (at least 10 Mbit/s download) on the network, according to Ofcom Connected Nations July 2024.
- How does Manchester rank for broadband in the UK?
- Manchester ranks 114 of 361 UK local authorities on the Gera Broadband Index (GBI 82.5 of 100), a transparent composite of Ofcom's real gigabit, full-fibre and superfast availability figures, with a penalty for premises below the Universal Service Obligation. The UK median GBI is 77.4.
Reference period: July 2024 (Ofcom Connected Nations 2024, latest published edition). Source: Ofcom — Connected Nations 2024, fixed broadband coverage by local and unitary authority (file 202407_fixed_laua_res_coverage_r01.csv). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofcom. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.