UK Connectivity API — Digital Readiness Score
"Good broadband available" is the most meaningless phrase in a property listing. It tells you nothing about actual speeds, full-fibre availability, or whether you'll get a mobile signal indoors. Checking properly means querying Ofcom's Connected Nations broadband data and then separately testing coverage for EE, Three, O2, and Vodafone. The Connectivity Intelligence endpoint combines broadband speeds, superfast/ultrafast availability, and per-operator mobile coverage into a single postcode lookup — with a proprietary Digital Readiness Score that turns vague descriptions into a comparable number.
What You Get
- •Digital Readiness Score (0-100): proprietary composite of broadband speed, technology, and mobile coverage with per-factor breakdown
- •Broadband: maximum predicted download/upload speeds, superfast (30Mbps+) and ultrafast (300Mbps+) availability, USO eligibility
- •Mobile coverage: per-operator (EE, Three, O2, Vodafone) indoor and outdoor voice and data ratings
- •Operator comparison: count of operators with good indoor 4G coverage for quick network comparison
- •Premises coverage: number of premises checked in the postcode for statistical confidence
- •Location context: postcode, local authority, region, and coordinates
Data Sources
Ofcom Connected Nations (Broadband)
Ofcom's definitive broadband coverage dataset from the annual Connected Nations report. Covers every UK premises with predicted maximum download/upload speeds for basic broadband, superfast (FTTC), and ultrafast (FTTP/cable) technologies. Includes Universal Service Obligation eligibility.
Ofcom Connected Nations (Mobile)
Per-operator mobile coverage data for all four UK networks (EE, Three, O2, Vodafone). Indoor and outdoor coverage ratings on a 0-4 scale for both voice and data services. Updated from operator coverage models submitted to Ofcom.
Scoring Algorithm
Digital Readiness Score
Weighted composite: maximum download speed (25%), broadband technology availability (20%), 4G indoor coverage across operators (25%), best mobile signal quality (20%), USO compliance (10%). Higher scores indicate better digital infrastructure for business and residential use.
Use Cases
Commercial Property Marketing
Estate agents include connectivity data in property listings. The Digital Readiness Score provides a single comparable number that buyers understand. An EXCELLENT-rated office justifies premium rent; a LIMITED-rated one needs disclosure.
Remote Work Location Assessment
Companies evaluating office locations or remote working hubs need both broadband and mobile coverage. The endpoint shows whether a location supports video conferencing (broadband) and mobile working (4G coverage) in a single call.
Logistics & Distribution Planning
Distribution companies choosing depot locations need reliable connectivity for fleet management, inventory systems, and driver communications. The per-operator mobile breakdown identifies which networks work at each candidate site.
Telecoms Gap Analysis
Telecoms companies and local authorities identify areas with poor broadband or mobile coverage for infrastructure investment planning. Batch calls across postcodes map the digital divide.
Example
Request
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ "https://www.ukdatapi.com/api/v1/connectivity/EC2R%208AH?depth=standard"
Response
{
"data": {
"location": { "postcode": "EC2R 8AH", "local_authority": "City of London", "region": "London" },
"digital_readiness_score": {
"score": 92,
"rating": "EXCELLENT",
"signals": [
{ "factor": "max_download_speed", "contribution": 24, "weight": 0.25, "detail": "Maximum predicted download speed: 1000 Mbps" },
{ "factor": "broadband_technology", "contribution": 19, "weight": 0.20, "detail": "Ultrafast broadband (FTTP/cable) available" },
{ "factor": "4g_indoor_coverage", "contribution": 23, "weight": 0.25, "detail": "4 of 4 operators provide good indoor 4G coverage" }
],
"recommendation": "Excellent digital infrastructure. Full-fibre broadband and comprehensive mobile coverage."
},
"broadband": { "max_download_mbps": 1000, "ultrafast_available": true, "superfast_available": true },
"mobile": {
"operators": [
{ "operator": "EE", "data_indoor": 4, "data_outdoor": 4 },
{ "operator": "Three", "data_indoor": 3, "data_outdoor": 4 },
{ "operator": "O2", "data_indoor": 3, "data_outdoor": 4 },
{ "operator": "Vodafone", "data_indoor": 3, "data_outdoor": 4 }
],
"operators_with_4g_indoor": 4
}
}
}Pricing
| Depth | Credits |
|---|---|
| Summary | 4 |
| Standard | 10 |
| Full | 20 |
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