PL33 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 78 postcodes across 1 sector in Cornwall.
Gigabit
92%
Superfast
94%
Postcodes
78
PL33 spans just 78 postcodes in Cornwall with remarkable gigabit penetration at 91.7%. Fixed wireless is pervasive, serving over 71% of the area.
Broadband speeds in PL33
Share of PL33 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 78 postcodes in the district.
This tiny district of 78 postcodes shows substantial wireless technology deployment. 71.2% rely on wireless backhaul, enabling connectivity in dispersed rural pockets. Combined with cable gigabit, the result is 91.7% gigabit availability. Speed distribution is skewed toward the top: 91.7% enjoy 300+ Mbps, delivering premium-grade online performance. Only 1.9% occupy the 30-300 Mbps tier. The 3.6% reporting sub-10 Mbps speeds, despite the high gigabit headline, suggests wireless signal reliability varies significantly by location and terrain. Weather and line-of-sight issues may affect some premises. Below-USO stands at 0.1%.
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
71%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
PL33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL33 9 | 78 | 94% | TBC | 92% |
All PL33 9 postcodes (78)
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Living in Cornwall
Fixed wireless has transformed this small rural area into a high-gigabit pocket. Performance is strong on average, though individual premises in poor coverage zones may struggle with wireless reliability.
Remote worker score
53/100
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
PL33 broadband FAQs
Why is fixed wireless so prevalent in PL33?
71.2% of postcodes use it, the highest share in this batch. The tiny population and dispersed settlement made wireless backhaul the most economical path to gigabit connectivity.
Can I rely on gigabit here?
91.7% of postcodes support gigabit speeds, but the 3.6% reporting sub-10 Mbps suggests wireless backhaul is inconsistent. Fast in most places, unreliable in a few.
How does PL33 rank for broadband?
At 91.7% gigabit availability, it outperforms most peers. Fixed wireless deployment has been aggressive and largely successful, placing it among the region's best.
Is PL33 densely populated?
Only 78 postcodes span this district, making it one of the smallest. This scale enabled the wholesale fixed-wireless buildout that boosted connectivity.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PL33 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