EH2 broadband and area guide

Gigabit full fibre reaches 79.7% of postcodes in EH2, below the near-universal coverage seen in surrounding postcodes. Superfast speeds (30 Mbps+) are broadly available at 81.6%, but the 1.9% on faster-than-superfast, slower-than-gigabit speeds (30-300 Mbps) points to a more diverse mix of delivery methods. No postcodes fall below Universal Service Obligation thresholds. The relatively lower gigabit uptake reflects older infrastructure in parts of central Edinburgh, where copper and hybrid networks remain viable for operators and affordable for consumers unwilling to upgrade. The two-tier split is characteristic of urban postcodes where rollout has been incremental. Households in EH2 experience varying speeds depending on exact location and operator network plans. Speed availability verification is important for households making location decisions based on connectivity needs.

EH2's connectivity is serviceable but less uniformly modern than postcodes in the broader city. Households here have working broadband but less uniform access to gigabit options. Cost and speed trade-offs are more likely to matter.