Chichester has been identified as one of the worst-performing cities in the United Kingdom for internet connectivity following a comprehensive study conducted by technology firm Maaltalk.
The research evaluated broadband performance across 60 urban centres nationwide.
The assessment incorporated three distinct metrics: the proportion of properties incapable of accessing 30Mbps connections, typical download throughput, and typical upload throughput.
Results placed the West Sussex city second from the bottom of the national ranking, surpassed only by Perth in Scotland.
In Chichester, 4.6 percent of locations cannot obtain 30Mbps broadband services.
Typical download performance measured 50.9Mbps, while typical upload performance reached 15.6Mbps.
Perth recorded inferior figures, with 6.8 percent of properties falling below the 30Mbps standard, accompanied by typical download speeds of 48.4Mbps and typical upload speeds of 16.4Mbps.
The investigation drew upon information from the Office for National Statistics and ThinkBroadband, applying weighted calculations to each metric to establish the final positioning.
Brighton and Hove achieved a marginally superior standing, positioned twelfth from the bottom.
Within that area, one percent of premises remained below the 30Mbps threshold, with typical download rates of 71.5Mbps and upload rates of 18Mbps.
Simultaneously, preparations commenced for a substantial initiative designed to enhance mobile telephone reception throughout Chichester’s central district.
The programme will be administered jointly by West Sussex County Council and Chichester District Council, with new equipment scheduled for placement along North Street, South Street, East Street, West Street and Tower Street.
The project addresses persistent concerns regarding telecommunications coverage in the urban core.
Councillor Yvonne Gravely, responsible for economic development and capability provision at the county council, acknowledged that insufficient mobile reception constitutes a widespread issue experienced by numerous individuals, expressing understanding of the associated inconvenience.
Elected representatives have processed community feedback and are confident that collaborative efforts alongside Chichester District Council will yield meaningful progress.
Physical works commenced on September 21.