PL17 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 419 postcodes across 2 sectors in Cornwall.
Gigabit
72%
Superfast
88%
Postcodes
419
PL17 spans 419 Cornish postcodes with strong gigabit availability and the highest wireless penetration outside the largest Cornish districts.
Broadband speeds in PL17
Share of PL17 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 419 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit penetration reaches 71.5%, superfast 87.7%. The speed split: 71.5% achieve 300 Mbps-plus gigabit, 16.2% occupy superfast 30-300 Mbps, 3.6% sit below 10 Mbps. About 15 postcodes face sub-10Mbps speeds. Below-USO postcodes are rare at 0.5%. Wireless backhaul coverage is substantial at 60.8%, the highest rate in the Cornish codes, meaning the vast majority of this 419-postcode district delivers gigabit or superfast via wireless rather than fibre. This is a rare profile: elite gigabit speeds sustained almost entirely through wireless infrastructure deployment.
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
61%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
PL17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL17 7 | 221 | 91% | TBC | 72% |
| PL17 8 | 198 | 85% | TBC | 71% |
All PL17 7 postcodes (221)
All PL17 8 postcodes (198)
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Living in Cornwall
Wireless backhaul at 60.8% delivering gigabit represents successful alternative technology deployment. Weather sensitivity is the trade-off; fibre offers better reliability.
Remote worker score
52/100
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
PL17 broadband FAQs
How can wireless deliver gigabit at 60.8% coverage?
Modern wireless technology achieves gigabit capacity. Providers have invested heavily in backhauling infrastructure to support these speeds.
Is wireless gigabit reliable for video conferencing and streaming?
Generally yes. Weather and network congestion affect performance more than fibre, but speeds work for most applications.
What's unusual about PL17's profile?
Sixty per cent wireless reaching gigabit speeds is exceptionally high. Most districts have more fibre, less wireless infrastructure.
Should I prioritise fibre if available?
If fibre exists in your postcode, yes. But wireless gigabit is adequate for most household needs.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PL17 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