Broadband in New Forest
In New Forest (England), 62.9% of homes can get full-fibre broadband and 64.9% can get a gigabit-capable connection, according to Ofcom’s Connected Nations July 2024 data. That is 4 percentage points below the UK full-fibre average and 17 points below the UK gigabit average. Coverage is measured across 82,932 residential premises.
- Full-fibre (FTTP)
- 62.9%
- UK 67%
- Gigabit-capable
- 64.9%
- UK 82%
- Superfast (30+ Mbit/s)
- 96.4%
- Ultrafast (100+ Mbit/s)
- 65.0%
- Below USO (no decent broadband)
- 0.3%
- Gera Broadband Index
- 66.9/100
- rank 294/361
Broadband availability in New Forest (July 2024)
| Connection type | % of premises in New Forest | UK |
|---|---|---|
| Full-fibre (FTTP) | 62.9% | 67% |
| Gigabit-capable | 64.9% | 82% |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbit/s) | 65.0% | — |
| Superfast (30+ Mbit/s) | 96.4% | — |
| Below USO (can’t get decent broadband) | 0.3% | — |
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 New Forest
Areas with similar broadband coverage
- Shropshirefull fibre 64.9%
- Colchesterfull fibre 42.2%
- Wrexhamfull fibre 63.9%
- Lewesfull fibre 62.8%
- Inverclydefull fibre 39.1%
- South Tynesidefull fibre 22.6%
Frequently asked questions
- Can I get full-fibre broadband in New Forest?
- In New Forest, 62.9% 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 New Forest?
- Gigabit-capable broadband is available to 64.9% of premises in New Forest (Ofcom Connected Nations July 2024). The UK average gigabit availability is 82%.
- What broadband speeds can most homes get in New Forest?
- 96.4% of homes in New Forest can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or faster) and 65.0% can get ultrafast (100 Mbit/s or faster), per Ofcom's July 2024 figures.
- How many homes in New Forest cannot get decent broadband?
- 0.3% of premises in New Forest 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 New Forest rank for broadband in the UK?
- New Forest ranks 294 of 361 UK local authorities on the Gera Broadband Index (GBI 66.9 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.