Broadband in North Ayrshire
In North Ayrshire (Scotland), 61.5% of homes can get full-fibre broadband and 74.4% can get a gigabit-capable connection, according to Ofcom’s Connected Nations July 2024 data. That is 6 percentage points below the UK full-fibre average and 8 points below the UK gigabit average. Coverage is measured across 69,835 residential premises.
- Full-fibre (FTTP)
- 61.5%
- UK 67%
- Gigabit-capable
- 74.4%
- UK 82%
- Superfast (30+ Mbit/s)
- 97.4%
- Ultrafast (100+ Mbit/s)
- 74.4%
- Below USO (no decent broadband)
- 0.2%
- Gera Broadband Index
- 71.1/100
- rank 255/361
Broadband availability in North Ayrshire (July 2024)
| Connection type | % of premises in North Ayrshire | UK |
|---|---|---|
| Full-fibre (FTTP) | 61.5% | 67% |
| Gigabit-capable | 74.4% | 82% |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbit/s) | 74.4% | — |
| Superfast (30+ Mbit/s) | 97.4% | — |
| Below USO (can’t get decent broadband) | 0.2% | — |
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.
Areas with similar broadband coverage
- Brighton and Hovefull fibre 47.0%
- Monmouthshirefull fibre 72.4%
- Wokingfull fibre 45.2%
- Guildfordfull fibre 54.6%
- South Cambridgeshirefull fibre 50.3%
- South Ribblefull fibre 54.6%
Frequently asked questions
- Can I get full-fibre broadband in North Ayrshire?
- In North Ayrshire, 61.5% 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 North Ayrshire?
- Gigabit-capable broadband is available to 74.4% of premises in North Ayrshire (Ofcom Connected Nations July 2024). The UK average gigabit availability is 82%.
- What broadband speeds can most homes get in North Ayrshire?
- 97.4% of homes in North Ayrshire can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or faster) and 74.4% can get ultrafast (100 Mbit/s or faster), per Ofcom's July 2024 figures.
- How many homes in North Ayrshire cannot get decent broadband?
- 0.2% of premises in North Ayrshire 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 North Ayrshire rank for broadband in the UK?
- North Ayrshire ranks 255 of 361 UK local authorities on the Gera Broadband Index (GBI 71.1 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.