Telecommunications in United Kingdom
12 verified figures for United Kingdom, covering 6 indicators from 1 primary source. Every figure links to the report it came from.
The short version
Key takeaways
- Full-fibre broadband connections in United Kingdom reached 9 million as of 31 January 2025 (Ofcom). Ofcom ↗ T1 Official
- Homes with gigabit-capable broadband available in United Kingdom stood at 25.9 million as of 31 January 2025 (Ofcom). Ofcom ↗ T1 Official
- 4G landmass coverage in United Kingdom stood at 96% as of 31 January 2025 (Ofcom). Ofcom ↗ T1 Official
- 5G landmass coverage in United Kingdom stood at 62% as of 31 January 2025 (Ofcom). Ofcom ↗ T1 Official
- Full-fibre broadband coverage in United Kingdom (share of homes) stood at 74% as of 31 January 2025 (Ofcom). Ofcom ↗ T1 Official
- Gigabit-capable broadband coverage in United Kingdom (share of homes) stood at 86% as of 31 January 2025 (Ofcom). Ofcom ↗ T1 Official
The complete table
Telecommunications data for United Kingdom
Every row links to its own page with the full source, verbatim quote and citation.
12 data points across 6 indicators. Each line shows the latest value; open a line for earlier periods and forecasts.
4G landmass coverage +1 more as of 31 Jan 202596%OfcomT12025actual→
5G landmass coverage +1 more as of 31 Jan 202562%OfcomT12025actual→
Full-fibre broadband connections +1 more as of 31 Jan 20259 millionOfcomT12025actual→
Full-fibre broadband coverage (share of homes) +1 more as of 31 Jan 202574%OfcomT12025actual→
Gigabit-capable broadband coverage (share of homes) +1 more as of 31 Jan 202586%OfcomT12025actual→
Homes with gigabit-capable broadband available +1 more as of 31 Jan 202525.9 millionOfcomT12025actual→
Primary documents
Sources
| Document | Publisher | Authority tier | Published | Accessed | Locator | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connected Nations update: Spring 2025 Report | Ofcom | T1 Official | 8 May 2025 | 14 Sep 2026 | Summary of key findings | 12 |
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All 12 collected records for United Kingdom are published as verified.
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StatOrigin. (2026). Telecommunications in United Kingdom: statistics. Retrieved from https://statorigin.org/industries/telecommunications/united-kingdom