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Simon · Jul 06, 2011, 16:35:05

Ofcom draws up UK broadband map.

An interactive map, created for the telecoms watchdog Ofcom, has revealed the state of broadband around the UK.

It shows that 68% of homes had a fixed connection with an average speed of 7.5Mbps (megabits per second).

Residents of Luton and Newtonabbey were most likely to have access to superfast broadband (over 24Mbps).

But 14% of connected households remained in the slow lane with speeds of less than 2Mbps.

The clickable map allows people to see what take-up and speed is like in their area.

"We are now developing a clear picture of the UK's fixed broadband infrastructure and how it delivers for consumers," said Ofcom's chief executive Ed Richards.

"We hope that this information will stimulate further rollout of broadband infrastructure and better performance for households and businesses."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-14043829

Steve · Jul 06, 2011, 16:38:48

I have absolutely no desire to move to Luton

pctech · Jul 06, 2011, 19:30:36

Me neither, MK is bad enough.

Had to go to Luton several times, got in and got out ASAP.

Niall · Jul 06, 2011, 23:43:10

Can't say I'm surprised to see that Wrexham is red. The quality of the lines around here is dreadful in places. Still, only 2-3 years until fibre is installed

Technical Ben · Jul 06, 2011, 23:48:11

Wow. I am suprised the average is 7.5. I thought it would be 6 at most.

Lona · Jul 07, 2011, 01:49:15

I can't click on the map.

Gary · Jul 07, 2011, 08:23:34

Quote from: Lona on Jul 07, 2011, 01:49:15
I can't click on the map.

You have to click where it says clickable map in the article, lona not on the map in the picture.

Lona · Jul 07, 2011, 11:38:00

Thanks Gary, I've noticed it now.

North Ayrshire average is supposed to be 7.1. I've never had that. My highest has been 5 and that's only now and again.

pctech · Jul 07, 2011, 12:30:40

Extremely small print except Lona