RM2 broadband and area guide

Coverage of superfast broadband at 30 Mbps or better reaches 98.8% across the district, reflecting the urban density of the area. Gigabit-capable networks extend to 89.7% of postcodes. The real-world speed picture is heavily weighted toward high-end performance: 90.6% of connected premises experience download speeds above 300 Mbps. Most of the remainder occupy the 30 to 300 Mbps tier at 8.2%, indicating that RM2 is substantially dominated by ultra-high-speed users. No postcodes fall below the Universal Service Obligation minimum of 10 Mbps, meaning all premises in the district meet the regulatory floor. The concentration of gigabit-capable infrastructure means that for most households, the bottleneck in choosing a new provider will be based on tariffs and contract terms rather than technical availability.

The speed distribution here favours high-end users overwhelmingly. For households deciding between providers or planning upgrades, the availability of such widespread gigabit access means speeds rather than coverage will drive the choice between different providers.