Ofcom data · 350 postcodes

EH42 broadband coverage — East Lothian

Full-fibre, gigabit and superfast broadband availability across the EH42 postcode district, plus business broadband and leased-line options for East Lothian.

Excellent coverage

Superfast (30Mb+)

91.8%

Ultrafast (300Mb+)

84.1%

Gigabit-capable

84.1%

Below USO (10Mb)

0.7%

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Broadband in EH42

Broadband availability in the EH42 postcode district (East Lothian) is Excellent — gigabit-capable full fibre is widely available. Across the 350 postcodes Ofcom measures in EH42, superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or faster) reaches 91.8% of premises and gigabit-capable lines are available to 84.1%.

Around 0.7% of premises in EH42 fall below the Universal Service Obligation (a minimum of 10 Mbit/s download and 1 Mbit/s upload), so the overwhelming majority of homes and businesses here can already order a decent fixed line. For a business that depends on its connection, the figures that matter most are gigabit and full-fibre availability — the symmetric, low-contention services we quote leased lines and FTTP against.

Sample postcodes in EH42

Postcode	Superfast	Gigabit
EH42 1AA	100%	100%
EH42 1AB	100%	81.8%
EH42 1AD	100%	0%
EH42 1AE	100%	95.7%
EH42 1AF	100%	100%
EH42 1AG	100%	100%
EH42 1AH	100%	100%
EH42 1AJ	100%	100%
EH42 1AL	100%	100%
EH42 1AN	100%	100%

Business broadband & leased lines in East Lothian

Whether the EH42 district has full fibre yet or not, we can connect your business. Where FTTP and gigabit are live we quote ultrafast full-fibre; where they aren't, a leased line still delivers guaranteed, symmetric speeds with an SLA. We also handle mobile coverage and VoIP for the same site.

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Nearby EH districts

EH4 — 94.3% gigabit EH12 — 92.7% gigabit EH22 — 85.3% gigabit EH6 — 91% gigabit EH14 — 93% gigabit EH11 — 94.6% gigabit EH48 — 79.2% gigabit EH54 — 84.3% gigabit EH16 — 92% gigabit EH10 — 94% gigabit

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Frequently asked questions

What broadband speeds are available in the EH42 area (East Lothian)?

In the EH42 area (East Lothian), superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s+) is available to approximately 91.8% of premises and gigabit-capable broadband to around 84.1%, based on Ofcom Connected Nations data. Exact availability varies by postcode — enter your full postcode in our checker for a precise result.

Can I get full-fibre or gigabit broadband in the EH42 area (East Lothian)?

Gigabit-capable coverage in the EH42 area (East Lothian) stands at about 84.1% of premises. Where gigabit and full-fibre (FTTP) are live, businesses can order symmetric, low-latency connections — ideal for cloud, VoIP and multi-site working. If full fibre hasn't reached your premises yet, a leased line can still deliver guaranteed gigabit speeds.

How do I check broadband at my exact address in the EH42 area (East Lothian)?

Use the free broadband postcode checker on this page: enter your postcode to see fixed-broadband availability, gigabit/full-fibre coverage and mobile signal for all four networks at that location, sourced from official Ofcom data.

Who provides business broadband in the EH42 area (East Lothian)?

Most UK providers serve the EH42 area (East Lothian) over the Openreach and (where present) CityFibre or Virgin Media networks. Connection Technologies arranges business broadband, full-fibre (FTTP) and leased lines across the area — request a quote to compare options for your postcode.

Broadband availability data © 2026 Ofcom (Connected Nations), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are area averages and predictions; availability at an individual address may differ — always confirm with a postcode-level check.