Ofcom data · 35 postcodes

TA17 broadband coverage — Somerset

Full-fibre, gigabit and superfast broadband availability across the TA17 postcode district, plus business broadband and leased-line options for Somerset.

Mixed coverage

Superfast (30Mb+)

54.6%

Ultrafast (300Mb+)

3.3%

Gigabit-capable

3.3%

Below USO (10Mb)

5.2%

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Broadband in TA17

Broadband availability in the TA17 postcode district (Somerset) is Mixed — superfast is available to many but not all premises. Across the 35 postcodes Ofcom measures in TA17, superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or faster) reaches 54.6% of premises and gigabit-capable lines are available to 3.3%.

Around 5.2% of premises in TA17 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 TA17

Postcode	Superfast	Gigabit
TA17 8RX	100%	0%
TA17 8RY	100%	0%
TA17 8RZ	100%	0%
TA17 8SA	100%	0%
TA17 8SB	100%	0%
TA17 8SD	100%	0%
TA17 8SE	100%	0%
TA17 8SF	100%	0%
TA17 8SG	100%	0%
TA17 8SH	100%	0%

Business broadband & leased lines in Somerset

Whether the TA17 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 TA districts

TA6 — 86.7% gigabit TA1 — 95.3% gigabit TA24 — 35.5% gigabit TA4 — 41.7% gigabit TA20 — 37.5% gigabit TA2 — 90.9% gigabit TA3 — 37% gigabit TA21 — 68.5% gigabit TA7 — 14.3% gigabit TA5 — 25.1% gigabit

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Frequently asked questions

What broadband speeds are available in the TA17 area (Somerset)?

In the TA17 area (Somerset), superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s+) is available to approximately 54.6% of premises and gigabit-capable broadband to around 3.3%, 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 TA17 area (Somerset)?

Gigabit-capable coverage in the TA17 area (Somerset) stands at about 3.3% 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 TA17 area (Somerset)?

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 TA17 area (Somerset)?

Most UK providers serve the TA17 area (Somerset) 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.