PR1 broadband and area guide

Gigabit networks cover 90.2% of postcodes, nearly all via cable. Fixed wireless access adds to coverage at 48.2%, the highest proportion in this batch, indicating significant investment in alternative infrastructure to reach postcodes beyond cable routes. The speed breakdown shows 90.1% at gigabit tier, 8.9% at 30-300 Mbps, and zero postcodes below 10 Mbps. This unusually clean distribution reflects both cable density in Preston's urban core and wireless technology deployment filling gaps. Superfast coverage is nearly complete at 99.1%. Preston's dual-infrastructure approach creates redundancy: cable-served premises access reliable gigabit performance; wireless-served premises receive solid mid-to-high speeds via radio links. The combination reduces reliance on a single technology. Cable delivery is typically more stable and faster than fixed wireless, but wireless technology provides useful broadband where cables cannot justify economic deployment. The absence of sub-10 Mbps postcodes across 1,641 addresses is striking and reflects thorough infrastructure coverage.

The combination of cable and fixed wireless creates redundancy. Premises with cable access enjoy proven gigabit performance; those relying on wireless technology get consistent mid-to-high speeds. For households and businesses, this dual-infrastructure approach suggests reliable connectivity across the district.