Ofcom data · 3 postcodes

NE98 broadband coverage — Gateshead

Full-fibre, gigabit and superfast broadband availability across the NE98 postcode district, plus business broadband and leased-line options for Gateshead.

Limited coverage

Superfast (30Mb+)

26.5%

Ultrafast (300Mb+)

Gigabit-capable

Below USO (10Mb)

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Broadband in NE98

Broadband availability in the NE98 postcode district (Gateshead) is Limited — fixed broadband speeds are below the UK average here. Across the 3 postcodes Ofcom measures in NE98, superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or faster) reaches 26.5% of premises and gigabit-capable lines are available to 0%.

Around 0% of premises in NE98 fall below the Universal Service Obligation (a minimum of 10 Mbit/s download and 1 Mbit/s upload), so the overwhelming majority of homes and businesses here can already order a decent fixed line. For a business that depends on its connection, the figures that matter most are gigabit and full-fibre availability — the symmetric, low-contention services we quote leased lines and FTTP against.

Sample postcodes in NE98

Postcode	Superfast	Gigabit
NE98 1YF	0%	0%
NE98 1YX	46.2%	0%
NE98 1ZZ	33.3%	0%

Business broadband & leased lines in Gateshead

Whether the NE98 district has full fibre yet or not, we can connect your business. Where FTTP and gigabit are live we quote ultrafast full-fibre; where they aren't, a leased line still delivers guaranteed, symmetric speeds with an SLA. We also handle mobile coverage and VoIP for the same site.

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Nearby NE districts

NE61 — 59.4% gigabit NE3 — 94.4% gigabit NE5 — 92.7% gigabit NE24 — 93.3% gigabit NE65 — 25.9% gigabit NE34 — 87.5% gigabit NE6 — 81.9% gigabit NE23 — 86.3% gigabit NE28 — 90.7% gigabit NE66 — 48% gigabit

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Frequently asked questions

What broadband speeds are available in the NE98 area (Gateshead)?

In the NE98 area (Gateshead), superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s+) is available to approximately 26.5% of premises and gigabit-capable broadband to around 0%, based on Ofcom Connected Nations data. Exact availability varies by postcode — enter your full postcode in our checker for a precise result.

Can I get full-fibre or gigabit broadband in the NE98 area (Gateshead)?

Gigabit-capable coverage in the NE98 area (Gateshead) stands at about 0% of premises. Where gigabit and full-fibre (FTTP) are live, businesses can order symmetric, low-latency connections — ideal for cloud, VoIP and multi-site working. If full fibre hasn't reached your premises yet, a leased line can still deliver guaranteed gigabit speeds.

How do I check broadband at my exact address in the NE98 area (Gateshead)?

Use the free broadband postcode checker on this page: enter your postcode to see fixed-broadband availability, gigabit/full-fibre coverage and mobile signal for all four networks at that location, sourced from official Ofcom data.

Who provides business broadband in the NE98 area (Gateshead)?

Most UK providers serve the NE98 area (Gateshead) over the Openreach and (where present) CityFibre or Virgin Media networks. Connection Technologies arranges business broadband, full-fibre (FTTP) and leased lines across the area — request a quote to compare options for your postcode.

Broadband availability data © 2026 Ofcom (Connected Nations), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are area averages and predictions; availability at an individual address may differ — always confirm with a postcode-level check.