IV47 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 19 postcodes across 1 sector in Highland.
Gigabit
0%
Superfast
47%
Postcodes
19
IV47 is a struggling Highland postcode (19 addresses) with no gigabit and superfast reaching only 46.5%. Over one-third face sub-10 Mbps connections.
Broadband speeds in IV47
Share of IV47 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 19 postcodes in the district.
Less than half of IV47 postcodes reach superfast (46.5%). The 16.8% below-USO rate is significant, indicating this area qualifies for rural broadband support schemes. 34.7% fall below 10 Mbps, and gigabit is completely absent. The 46.5% in the 30-300 Mbps band represents the district's sole strength, a slim majority getting workable speeds. No cable networks serve this area. No wireless alternatives are recorded. Copper infrastructure dominates, with many postcodes served by old phone exchanges. The combination of low superfast and high below-10 rates suggests infrastructure age and distance from major line-termination points.
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
17%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
IV47 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV47 8 | 19 | 47% | TBC | 0% |
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Living in Highland
Remote workers and video streamers will struggle here. The below-USO rate suggests infrastructure investment may follow, but current residents endure poor connectivity.
Remote worker score
46/100
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
IV47 broadband FAQs
Is IV47 eligible for government gigabit schemes?
Yes. 16.8% below-USO rates this postcode for intervention programmes. However, funding timelines are unpredictable.
How widespread is slow internet?
34.7% face below-10 Mbps; only 46.5% reach superfast. This is a below-average district.
Will speeds improve?
The below-USO eligibility means investment is possible, but not guaranteed. Monitor local deployment announcements.
What should I do before moving?
Request a detailed speed check. Given the 34.7% sub-10 Mbps rate, your specific postcode could be in the struggling half.
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Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources