Can I get full-fibre broadband in Powys?

As of July 2024, 46.4% of residential premises in Powys could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 46.4% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.

How does Powys compare to the rest of the UK?

Powys has a Gera Broadband Index of 47.7/100, ranked 352 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Powys is below the national midpoint.

Are any premises in Powys without decent broadband?

2.8% of premises in Powys were below the Universal Service Obligation (unable to get decent broadband of at least 10 Mbit/s download) as of July 2024, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. 85.6% could access superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more).

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Powys Broadband Coverage

Real Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 broadband availability for Powys (Wales), with its Gera Broadband Index of 47.7/100.

What is broadband coverage like in Powys?

As of July 2024, 46.4% of premises in Powys can get gigabit-capable broadband, 46.4% full fibre and 85.6% superfast, with 2.8% below the Universal Service Obligation, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Its Gera Broadband Index is 47.7/100 (ranked 352 of 361), below the UK median of 77.4.

Source:Ofcom — Connected Nations 2024 (fixed coverage, local authorities)·as of July 2024updated annually (last: 18 June 2026)

Gera Broadband Index47.7 / 100Ranked 352 of 361 UK local authorities. UK median 77.4.How this index is calculated

Powys broadband availability

Powys fixed broadband availability — Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 (July 2024)
Metric	Availability (% of premises)
Gigabit-capable	46.4%
Full fibre (FTTP)	46.4%
Ultrafast (100+ Mbit/s)	46.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbit/s)	85.6%
Below the USO (no decent broadband)	2.8%
Residential premises	64,767

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46.4%

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85.6%

Superfast (30+ Mbit/s)

2.8%

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Powys has a Gera Broadband Index of 47.7/100 — ranked 352 of 361 UK local authorities, and below the UK median of 77.4.

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Powys broadband — FAQ

Can I get full-fibre broadband in Powys?: As of July 2024, 46.4% of residential premises in Powys could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 46.4% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.
How does Powys compare to the rest of the UK?: Powys has a Gera Broadband Index of 47.7/100, ranked 352 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Powys is below the national midpoint.
Are any premises in Powys without decent broadband?: 2.8% of premises in Powys were below the Universal Service Obligation (unable to get decent broadband of at least 10 Mbit/s download) as of July 2024, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. 85.6% could access superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more).

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Contains public sector information published by Ofcom and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Ofcom — Connected Nations 2024 (fixed coverage, local authorities) (July 2024, published December 2024).