TN28 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 294 postcodes across 1 sector in Folkestone and Hythe.
Gigabit
76%
Superfast
90%
Postcodes
294
TN28 covers Folkestone and Hythe with strong gigabit reach and notably high fixed wireless adoption - 85% of ultrafast codes rely on it.
Broadband speeds in TN28
Share of TN28 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 294 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit availability is 76% across these 294 postcodes, supported primarily by fixed wireless coverage at 86%. This indicates a network area dominated by cable and wireless infrastructure rather than fibre lines. Speed distribution is concentrated at the ultrafast end: 76% achieve 300 Mbps or faster, while 14% occupy the 30-300 Mbps band. Only 6.1% fall below 10 Mbps, roughly 18 postcodes with unreliable connectivity. The district meets the Universal Service Obligation across all codes, meaning no postcode lacks a viable baseline option. Superfast reaches 90%, providing a reliable floor even for the slower postcodes in this Folkestone and Hythe area.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
0%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
86%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
TN28 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN28 8 | 294 | 90% | TBC | 76% |
All TN28 8 postcodes (294)
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Living in Folkestone and Hythe
The dominance of fixed wireless suggests this area has bypassed traditional fibre rollout in favour of cable and 5G infrastructure. That means faster deployment but potentially less consistent upload speeds for demanding work.
Remote worker score
52/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
TN28 broadband FAQs
Why is fixed wireless so dominant in TN28?
Cable and wireless networks cover 86% of the ultrafast postcodes, indicating primary reliance on non-fibre technologies. This may reflect geography or deployment strategy.
Are speeds reliable for remote work?
Gigabit reaches 76% of postcodes, which supports demanding work. The 6% below 10 Mbps should avoid remote-working assumptions entirely.
What about the 6% with slow broadband?
Around 18 postcodes out of 294 fall below 10 Mbps, mostly likely rural pockets or buildings where wireless signal is poor.
What's the outlook for Folkestone and Hythe?
TN28 performs well with 76% gigabit availability and minimal below-10-Mbps postcodes (6%). This represents strong infrastructure coverage across this coastal postcode.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in TN28 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources