Ofcom data · 1,016 postcodes

SO40 broadband coverage — New Forest

Full-fibre, gigabit and superfast broadband availability across the SO40 postcode district, plus business broadband and leased-line options for New Forest.

Strong coverage

Superfast (30Mb+)

94.4%

Ultrafast (300Mb+)

77.1%

Gigabit-capable

76.3%

Below USO (10Mb)

0.3%

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Broadband in SO40

Broadband availability in the SO40 postcode district (New Forest) is Strong — superfast is near-universal and gigabit is rolling out. Across the 1,016 postcodes Ofcom measures in SO40, superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or faster) reaches 94.4% of premises and gigabit-capable lines are available to 76.3%.

Around 0.3% of premises in SO40 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 SO40

Postcode	Superfast	Gigabit
SO40 2AU	100%	0%
SO40 2AW	100%	100%
SO40 2AX	100%	100%
SO40 2AY	100%	100%
SO40 2AZ	100%	100%
SO40 2BB	100%	100%
SO40 2BE	100%	100%
SO40 2BF	100%	100%
SO40 2BG	100%	100%
SO40 2BH	100%	100%

Business broadband & leased lines in New Forest

Whether the SO40 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 SO districts

SO16 — 86.6% gigabit SO50 — 80.2% gigabit SO19 — 97.2% gigabit SO31 — 75.5% gigabit SO15 — 92% gigabit SO41 — 38% gigabit SO45 — 78.4% gigabit SO18 — 94.4% gigabit SO53 — 72.9% gigabit SO51 — 55.9% gigabit

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Frequently asked questions

What broadband speeds are available in the SO40 area (New Forest)?

In the SO40 area (New Forest), superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s+) is available to approximately 94.4% of premises and gigabit-capable broadband to around 76.3%, 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 SO40 area (New Forest)?

Gigabit-capable coverage in the SO40 area (New Forest) stands at about 76.3% 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 SO40 area (New Forest)?

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 SO40 area (New Forest)?

Most UK providers serve the SO40 area (New Forest) 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.