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Broadband in Chowdene
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Broadband Types Available in Chowdene
| Type | Status | Download | Upload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Broadband | Not available | — | — |
| Superfast Broadband | Available | 36 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Ultrafast / Full Fibre | Available | 900 Mbps | 900 Mbps |
| Mobile Broadband | Available | N/A | N/A |
Best option in Chowdene
Full fibre (FTTP) is available in Chowdene, with typical download speeds of around 884 Mbps. This is the fastest and most reliable type of home broadband connection.
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About Broadband in Chowdene
Chowdene is in Gateshead. Full fibre broadband is available here, with typical download speeds of around 884 Mbps, well above the UK average of 69 Mbps. Most major providers cover the area, so there is a reasonable amount of competition on price.
Standard broadband runs over the copper phone network. Speeds depend on your distance from the telephone exchange and typically range from around 5 Mbps to 20 Mbps.
Superfast broadband (FTTC) uses a fibre optic cable to your street cabinet, then copper for the final stretch to your home. Most urban and suburban areas can get speeds of 35 to 80 Mbps.
Full fibre (FTTP) runs fibre optic cable all the way into your home. It is the fastest and most reliable option available, with speeds from 100 Mbps upwards.
What's Happening with Broadband in Chowdene?
Chowdene residents are in a strong position compared to much of the UK. Full fibre (FTTP) broadband is available here, with speeds up to around 884 Mbps, delivered via Openreach's national fibre network. That puts Chowdene well ahead of the UK's Spring 2026 FTTP availability figure of 82%, and it means gigabit-capable broadband is a real option for most households in this part of Gateshead.
No Chowdene-specific rollout announcements were found in recent trade press at the time of writing. Nationally, Openreach has been expanding its FTTP build at pace, reaching 23 million UK premises by early 2026 with a target of 25 million by the end of the year (source: ISPreview, May 2026). The Gateshead area sits within the broader Tyne and Wear footprint where Openreach has had long-established full fibre infrastructure.
On the altnet side, CityFibre has a growing presence across the North East, including parts of the wider Tyneside area, so it is worth checking whether their network extends to your specific postcode as a second full fibre option alongside Openreach-based providers.
One national deadline worth noting: Openreach will switch off the old copper PSTN phone network on 1 February 2027. If you still have a landline running over traditional copper, you will need to move to a digital voice service before then. Openreach confirmed in June 2026 that roughly 1.9 million UK lines have yet to make the switch, so it is worth checking your current setup sooner rather than later.
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