BT79 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 921 postcodes across 4 sectors in Fermanagh and Omagh.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
92%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
921
BT79 is a Derry City and Strabane outward code (921 postcodes) where connectivity is nearly uniform: 91.6 per cent gigabit-capable, 96.6 per cent superfast, and negligible alternative infrastructure (0.1 per cent).
Broadband speeds in BT79
Share of BT79 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 921 postcodes in the district.
BT79 shows urban-like consistency across a substantial 921 postcodes. Gigabit reaches 91.6 per cent; superfast covers 96.6 per cent; alternative infrastructure barely features at 0.1 per cent. The speed hierarchy is tightly clustered: 91.6 per cent at gigabit, 5 per cent at 30 to 300 Mbps, and just 2 per cent below 10 Mbps. Below-USO misses are negligible (1 per cent). This concentration at the high end, combined with near-zero alternative infrastructure, suggests BT79 comprises a continuous urban-suburban district with mature wired infrastructure throughout. It is one of the few large codes in this batch where alternative infrastructure plays no material role.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
1%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
<1%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
BT79 splits into 4 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT79 0 | 299 | 97% | 0% | 90% |
| BT79 7 | 317 | 98% | 0% | 95% |
| BT79 8 | 143 | 95% | 0% | 90% |
| BT79 9 | 162 | 95% | 0% | 90% |
All BT79 0 postcodes (299)
All BT79 7 postcodes (317)
All BT79 8 postcodes (143)
All BT79 9 postcodes (162)
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Living in Fermanagh and Omagh
No house price data. The absence of material alternative infrastructure (0.1 per cent) and high superfast/gigabit penetration indicate BT79 is a well-connected urban or suburban area without significant dispersed settlement.
Remote worker score
54/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
BT79 broadband FAQs
Can I rely on gigabit speeds across BT79?
91.6 per cent of postcodes can. The remaining 8.4 per cent mostly achieve 30 to 300 Mbps (5 per cent) or dip below 10 Mbps (2 per cent), so postcode checking remains sensible.
What infrastructure serves BT79?
Nearly wired-exclusive. 0.1 per cent, effectively one postcode, uses alternative infrastructure.
How does BT79 compare to nearby BT78?
BT79 achieves higher gigabit penetration (91.6 per cent vs BT78's 86.6 per cent) and nearly eliminates alternative infrastructure (0.1 per cent vs 20.9 per cent), suggesting BT79 is more uniformly urban or suburban.
Should I expect any below-10 Mbps postcodes in BT79?
2 per cent fall here, roughly 18 postcodes out of 921. These are outliers and worth checking directly with your ISP.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in BT79 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources