Ofcom data · 180 postcodes

SY17 broadband coverage — Powys

Full-fibre, gigabit and superfast broadband availability across the SY17 postcode district, plus business broadband and leased-line options for Powys.

Strong coverage

Superfast (30Mb+)

80.6%

Ultrafast (300Mb+)

49%

Gigabit-capable

49%

Below USO (10Mb)

2.3%

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Broadband in SY17

Broadband availability in the SY17 postcode district (Powys) is Strong — superfast is near-universal and gigabit is rolling out. Across the 180 postcodes Ofcom measures in SY17, superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or faster) reaches 80.6% of premises and gigabit-capable lines are available to 49%.

Around 2.3% of premises in SY17 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 SY17

Postcode	Superfast	Gigabit
SY17 5AA	77.8%	77.8%
SY17 5AB	85.7%	85.7%
SY17 5AD	100%	100%
SY17 5AE	100%	100%
SY17 5AF	77.8%	77.8%
SY17 5AH	100%	100%
SY17 5AJ	100%	100%
SY17 5AP	84.6%	84.6%
SY17 5AQ	100%	100%
SY17 5AS	100%	100%

Business broadband & leased lines in Powys

Whether the SY17 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 SY districts

SY3 — 88.1% gigabit SY4 — 40.2% gigabit SY5 — 25.2% gigabit SY11 — 63.8% gigabit SY23 — 58.6% gigabit SY1 — 77.3% gigabit SY21 — 50.4% gigabit SY13 — 56.3% gigabit SY8 — 57.2% gigabit SY10 — 45.9% gigabit

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Frequently asked questions

What broadband speeds are available in the SY17 area (Powys)?

In the SY17 area (Powys), superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s+) is available to approximately 80.6% of premises and gigabit-capable broadband to around 49%, 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 SY17 area (Powys)?

Gigabit-capable coverage in the SY17 area (Powys) stands at about 49% 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 SY17 area (Powys)?

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 SY17 area (Powys)?

Most UK providers serve the SY17 area (Powys) 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.