Gigabit broadband coverage: highest and lowest councils in Northern Ireland (January 2026)

Antrim and Newtownabbey had the highest gigabit broadband coverage of Northern Ireland’s 11 councils in January 2026, at 97.1%.

Fermanagh and Omagh had the lowest, at 90.9%. The middle council, Newry, Mourne and Down, had 95.1%.

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Gigabit broadband coverage for every council in Northern Ireland, highest first. Councils without a figure are listed last with the reason.
RankCouncilValue
1Antrim and Newtownabbey97.1%
2Lisburn and Castlereagh96.4%
3Ards and North Down96.0%
4Belfast95.7%
5Mid and East Antrim95.2%
6Newry, Mourne and Down95.1%
7Derry City and Strabane94.9%
8Mid Ulster94.4%
9Causeway Coast and Glens93.6%
10Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon92.9%
11Fermanagh and Omagh90.9%

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