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Broadband in Dunston
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Broadband Types Available in Dunston
| 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 Dunston
Full fibre (FTTP) is available in Dunston, with typical download speeds of around 889 Mbps. This is the fastest and most reliable type of home broadband connection.
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About Broadband in Dunston
Dunston is in Gateshead. Full fibre broadband is available here, with typical download speeds of around 889 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 Dunston?
Dunston is well placed in the national picture. Full fibre (FTTP) is available here at speeds of around 889 Mbps, putting the area comfortably ahead of the UK average: nationally, around 82% of premises can access FTTP and roughly 89% have gigabit-capable broadband as of spring 2026. Dunston's availability sits in that well-served bracket, meaning residents can access some of the fastest home broadband technology currently on the market.
The primary full fibre network in this part of Gateshead is delivered via Openreach, whose engineers have been steadily expanding coverage across the North East over recent years. Openreach is targeting 25 million UK premises by end of 2026 as part of a commitment worth up to £15 billion. CityFibre also has a presence across parts of Gateshead and the wider Tyne and Wear area, providing an alternative full fibre option for some postcodes. Both networks are accessible through a range of ISPs including BT, EE, Vodafone, Sky, Plusnet, and TalkTalk via Openreach, and Vodafone, TalkTalk, and others via CityFibre.
One change affecting all residents in Dunston is the PSTN copper switch-off. Openreach confirmed in June 2026 that while the deadline for the analogue phone network closure remains January 2027, around 1.9 million UK lines have yet to migrate to a digital alternative (source: ISPreview, 11 June 2026). If your home phone still runs over the old copper line rather than via your broadband router, you will need to switch to a VoIP or digital service before that date. Your current broadband provider can advise on next steps.
No Dunston-specific rollout announcements have been published on ISPreview or by Openreach at the time of writing. Enter your postcode in the checker above to see exactly which full fibre providers are live at your address today.