PH33 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 429 postcodes across 2 sectors in Highland.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
21%
Superfast
95%
Postcodes
429
PH33 is a substantial 429-postcode Highland district where 94.7% reach superfast speeds but only 20.9% achieve gigabit, a classic mid-market distribution with minimal underservice.
Broadband speeds in PH33
Share of PH33 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 429 postcodes in the district.
The speed profile is remarkably uniform: 94.7% reach superfast (30 Mbps or more), and only 0.3% miss USO entirely. Gigabit penetration, however, lags significantly at 20.9%. This is a district where infrastructure investment prioritised adequacy over maximum speed. The 73.8% in the 30 to 300 Mbps superfast band (roughly 317 postcodes) will handle streaming, video calls, and most household needs comfortably. Gigabit users (20.9%) will enjoy significantly faster performance for file work and media creation. The risk of serious underservice is vanishingly small. For sheer coverage uniformity, PH33 is exceptional; for peak speed, it lags larger Highland gigabit clusters.
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
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
PH33 splits into 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH33 6 | 263 | 97% | 0% | 30% |
| PH33 7 | 166 | 90% | 0% | 7% |
All PH33 6 postcodes (263)
All PH33 7 postcodes (166)
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Living in Highland
PH33's 429 postcodes in Highland make it the largest single district in the batch by scale. No house-price data is available. The tight speed distribution reflects mature, adequately deployed infrastructure.
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
PH33 broadband FAQs
Is PH33 reliably connected?
Yes. 94.7% reach superfast (30 Mbps or more). Only 0.3% fall below USO. The risk of underservice is minimal.
Will I get gigabit in PH33?
Probably not. Only 20.9% of postcodes support gigabit speeds. Most (73.8%) sit at superfast (30 to 300 Mbps), which is competent but not premium-tier.
Is PH33 suitable for remote work?
Yes. Superfast coverage is nearly universal at 94.7%. Video conferencing and cloud work will function reliably; demanding applications may see latency in the superfast tier.
Is PH33 adequate, or should I seek faster options?
PH33 is solid for most households at 94.7% superfast coverage. However, gigabit is limited to 20.9%, making it suitable for standard use but not demanding professional work.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PH33 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