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Search a postcode or postcode area against the current live broadband and mobile coverage seams.

Source: Ofcom broadband and mobile coverage. Coverage: Live connectivity rows matched postcode NE21 5BR. Broadband is postcode level and mobile coverage remains area-level only in the current public seam.. Freshness: Broadband year 2024 · Mobile year 2025. Matches: 1.
Postcode Area Broadband Mobile Freshness
NE21 5BR Gateshead Below-USO risk present
Gigabit availability is 22.2%, with 22.2% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 38.9% below the Universal Service Obligation.
4G 99.9% · 5G 60.8%
4G strong-coverage share is 99.9%, with 5G at 60.8% in the current area-level summary.
Broadband year 2024 · Mobile year 2025

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