PO6 broadband and area guide

Gigabit-capable networks reach 93.9% of postcodes, delivered via cable infrastructure. The speed distribution shows a particularly top-heavy market: 94.3% of premises achieve 300 Mbps or higher, while only 1.6% fall below 10 Mbps. This narrow tail of underserved postcodes likely reflects isolated spots where fixed-line coverage gaps persist despite the area's overall strength. Superfast speeds (30 Mbps and above) are nearly universal at 96%. For households within the cable footprint, Havant's connectivity is very strong. Most premises experience gigabit reliably, supporting multiple simultaneous video calls, 4K streaming, and rapid file transfers without issues. Those outside the cable zone typically access speeds around 30-100 Mbps via traditional copper infrastructure, workable but noticeably slower. The 1.6% proportion below 10 Mbps is extremely low, suggesting either remote outliers or isolated data anomalies.

The concentration of gigabit availability at 93.9% creates a sharp divide between connected and unconnected postcodes. For households in the faster segment, work-from-home and streaming are supported well. Those in the 1.6% below-10 Mbps tail face a different reality. These are likely rural outskirts where alternative technologies haven't yet reached.