Broadband & Mobile Availability for Powys
Official Broadband and Mobile Statistics for 2024
Powys shows a noticeable shortfall in Ultrafast (Full Fibre) access. The 45.1% coverage is well below the 70% national benchmark (Sep 2025). 5G geographic reach is considerably limited at just 24.57%, placing Powys in the lowest tier of national investment compared to the 62% average (Sep 2025).
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Broadband Network Coverage for Powys
| Broadband Type | Availability | Avg Download Speed | Avg Upload Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
Ultrafast (Above 300 Mbit/s) | 45.1% | 998 Mbps | 115 Mbps |
Superfast (Below 100 Mbit/s) | 40.2% | 65 Mbps | 15.6 Mbps |
Standard (Below 30 Mbit/s) | 13.5% | 19.1 Mbps | 1.8 Mbps |
Below USO (Below 10 Mbit/s) | 8.1% | 6 Mbps | 0.9 Mbps |
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations data, (July 2024). Some data may be overlapping or lacking accuracy
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Mobile Network Coverage & Non-Spots
Future-Ready Signal
37.4% below UK average
This shows the percentage of land area covered by at least one 5G network. The score of 24.57% is significantly below the national average (62%), indicating limited 5G investment to date.
Reliable 4G Coverage
28.3% below UK average
This critical score shows the percentage of Powys's land area where all four major networks provide a dependable 4G signal. At 67.73%, there are notable mobile ‘not-spot‘ coverage gaps.
Basic 3G Safety Net
63.1% below UK average
This indicates the reliability of the basic signal across the entire region (as of July 2024). At 35.95%, the safety net for basic calls shows some gaps.
- 3G is being phased out by most operators, making its coverage minimal and its use declining. Presence seems to be limited in rural areas.
- Coverage varies significantly, with rural areas having much lower 4G and 5G availability than urban areas.
- The percentage of 5G connections is growing rapidly, while the percentage of 4G connections is decreasing and overtaken more often.