Alnwick and Berwick leave Abu Dhabi and Berlin trailing when it comes to broadband speeds

Citing research from the Ookla Speed Test Global Index, independent broadband provider, GoFibre, is highlighting the world-beating speeds available on its network as it commits to playing its role in bringing the benefits of full fibre broadband to communities in more rural areas.

Alnwick residents can get an average speed of 378Mbps on the GoFibre network, compared with Abu Dhabi residents trailing on 319 Mbps.

And Berwick, with residents able to enjoy average speeds of 408Mbps with GoFibre, leaves Berlin even further behind with its residents only able to get an average 86Mbps broadband speed.

In recent years, huge progress has been made to improve broadband connectivity for rural communities.

Thanks to Project Gigabit, the UK Government-funded programme for rolling out faster broadband in the most hard-to-reach areas, GoFibre has upgraded homes and businesses that would otherwise be left behind, including in Alnwick and Berwick.

However, whilst some towns are enjoying the benefits, much more needs to be done. The latest Connected Nations OfCom report shows that just 55% of rural English premises have access to a full fibre connection, highlighting the importance of providers like GoFibre, who are helping to bridge the digital divide and ensure no community is left in the slow lane.

Neil Conaghan, CEO of GoFibre said: “This campaign has a bit of fun with some famous cities, but it has a serious message too. It's about empowering people and places to realise their full potential.

“Our speeds campaign is showing that rural towns can be as well, or better, connected than any place in the world. That’s a great thing - whether you’re running a business, working from home, studying, getting through your admin or even gaming. It’s time we took advantage of the speeds at our fingertips.

“We encourage anyone in Alnwick and Berwick not yet signed up to GoFibre to check if you’re eligible and experience life in the digital fast lane – faster than international capitals like Abu Dhabi and Berlin!”

GoFibre has now connected over 120,000 premises.