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Ofcom data · 34 districts

Portsmouth broadband coverage (PO)

Full-fibre, gigabit and superfast availability across every PO postcode district in South East England — plus business broadband and leased lines.

Strong coverage

Superfast (30Mb+)

94.3%

Ultrafast (300Mb+)

76.3%

Gigabit-capable

75.9%

Below USO (10Mb)

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Broadband across the PO area

The PO postcode area covers Portsmouth and the surrounding South East England region, spanning 34 outward-code districts. Overall fixed-broadband provision across PO is strong: superfast reaches about 94.3% of premises and gigabit-capable connectivity is available to roughly 75.9%.

Availability is never uniform across a whole postcode area — city-centre PO districts are typically further ahead on full fibre than outlying towns and rural fringes. Use the district breakdown below to see how each PO outcode compares, then check an exact postcode for the definitive answer.

PO districts compared

Each PO outward code ranked by size. Click a district for its full breakdown and a postcode-level check.

DistrictAreaSuperfastGigabit
PO21Arun98.9%55.5%
PO20Arun93.1%51.8%
PO7East Hampshire95.3%79%
PO19Chichester97.1%73%
PO9Chichester97.5%87.5%
PO30Isle of Wight87.3%67.2%
PO12Gosport99.6%92.2%
PO16Fareham98.3%89.1%
PO22Arun98.1%59.7%
PO33Isle of Wight93.5%78.5%
PO14Fareham97.8%90.4%
PO6Havant94.6%90.1%
PO8East Hampshire95.3%80.1%
PO1Portsmouth91.7%80%
PO13Fareham99.4%93.2%
PO2Portsmouth97.5%92.5%
PO4Portsmouth99.6%96.1%
PO18Arun82.4%41.8%
PO15Fareham94.6%85.2%
PO5Portsmouth97.6%90.2%
PO38Isle of Wight83.6%55.6%
PO10Chichester96.9%84.6%
PO36Isle of Wight94.7%79%
PO11Havant95.9%65.4%
PO31Isle of Wight97.1%92.2%
PO3Portsmouth94.5%91.9%
PO37Isle of Wight95.1%78.2%
PO17Fareham81.9%35.8%
PO40Isle of Wight98.1%76.4%
PO32Isle of Wight94.9%87%
PO35Isle of Wight94.4%72.1%
PO41Isle of Wight82.1%43.4%
PO34Isle of Wight96.5%80.8%
PO39Isle of Wight92.7%65.7%

Business broadband & leased lines in Portsmouth

Connection Technologies arranges business broadband, full-fibre (FTTP) and leased lines right across the PO area. Where gigabit full fibre is live we quote ultrafast symmetric connections; everywhere else a leased line still guarantees the speed and SLA your business needs.

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Frequently asked questions

What broadband speeds are available in the PO postcode area (Portsmouth)?
In the PO postcode area (Portsmouth), superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s+) is available to approximately 94.3% of premises and gigabit-capable broadband to around 75.9%, 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 PO postcode area (Portsmouth)?
Gigabit-capable coverage in the PO postcode area (Portsmouth) stands at about 75.9% 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 PO postcode area (Portsmouth)?
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 PO postcode area (Portsmouth)?
Most UK providers serve the PO postcode area (Portsmouth) 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.

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