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Broadband Types Available

DownloadUpload
Standard13 Mbps1 Mbps
Superfast--
Ultrafast1000 Mbps220 Mbps
MobileN/AN/A

Broadband Providers Available

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Sky900 Mbps110 Mbps
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BT900 Mbps110 Mbps
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Plusnet900 Mbps110 Mbps
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TalkTalk900 Mbps110 Mbps
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NOW Broadband900 Mbps110 Mbps
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EE900 Mbps110 Mbps
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Vodafone900 Mbps110 Mbps
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Mobile Broadband Providers Available

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Gaer is a Hamlet in Powys, Wales.

The results above are for the postcode NP8 1SB in Gaer, broadband availability can vary by postcode so for more exact results search for your exact postcode.

What these results mean

The table above shows what types of broadband are available in your postcode area, and gives estimated download and upload speeds for each type.

If you have a green tick for a type of broadband then it should be available to all properties in your area, an orange circle means that some of the properties in can get this service. A red cross means this type of broadband is not available in your area (though you can sign up to be notified when your area is enabled for faster broadband by filling in the form above).

Standard Broadband

Offering download speeds of up to 24Mbps, standard broadband is considered the slow by today’s standards. This type of broadband is usually delivered over a standard BT copper telephone line. The actual speed of this broadband in a postcode area is determined by how far it is from the nearest telephone exchange. The further away, the slower the maximum download speed. Upload speeds for standard broadband max out at 1Mbps, very slow indeed. The most common types of standard broadband are ADSL, ADSLMax and ADSL2+.

Superfast Broadband

The term Superfast Broadband covers a few different technologies, but what they have in common is that it covers max speeds over 24Mbps and up to 200Mbps.

The most common superfast broadband is Fibre To The Cabinet (FTTC) broadband which your local street cabinet that your BT copper phone line connects to is connected to a fibre optic cable which gets over the distance problems of ADSL.

Other types include some Fibre To The Property (FTTP) connections with speeds up to 200Mbps and Virgin Media’s Fibre Optic services with speeds up to 200Mbps.

Ultrafast Broadband

The very fastest broadband available is ultrafast broadband, this covers any service that is 200Mbps or faster. The very fastest services over 1Gbps speeds for both downloads and uploads (that’s over 40 times faster than the very fastest standard broadband download speeds).

Almost all Ultrafast services rely on Fibre Optic technology. Most over Fibre To The Property (FTTP). Also included are Virgin Media’s Fibre Optic services with speeds over 200Mbps

Mobile Broadband

As mobile technology has advanced you can now in many areas use mobile broadband as an alternative to fixed-line broadband. The very fastest 5G connections in theory could provide speeds of 1000Mbps. However, in practice at the moment we are seeing speeds of around 100 to 150Mbps from 5G mobile broadband connections.

Most mobile broadband suppliers will supply you with a special wi-fi router that acts just like the routers you get with fixed-line suppliers but which connects via the mobile network rather than a wired connection. This means that setup is very simple and quick, no need for engineers or cables to be installed. The additional bonus is that the router will be easy to move around your property should you need to, as well as be able to go with you if you move house or go on holiday (as long as coverage is good at your new location).

When you sign up with a broadband provider for a new connection they will provide you with an estimated download speed that you should expect from them.

What these results mean

The table above shows what types of broadband are available in your postcode area, and gives estimated download and upload speeds for each type.

If you have a green tick for a type of broadband then it should be available to all properties in your area, an orange circle means that some of the properties in can get this service. A red cross means this type of broadband is not available in your area (though you can sign up to be notified when your area is enabled for faster broadband by filling in the form above).

Standard Broadband

Offering download speeds of up to 24Mbps, standard broadband is considered the slow by today’s standards. This type of broadband is usually delivered over a standard BT copper telephone line. The actual speed of this broadband in a postcode area is determined by how far it is from the nearest telephone exchange. The further away, the slower the maximum download speed. Upload speeds for standard broadband max out at 1Mbps, very slow indeed. The most common types of standard broadband are ADSL, ADSLMax and ADSL2+.

Superfast Broadband

The term Superfast Broadband covers a few different technologies, but what they have in common is that it covers max speeds over 24Mbps and up to 200Mbps.

The most common superfast broadband is Fibre To The Cabinet (FTTC) broadband which your local street cabinet that your BT copper phone line connects to is connected to a fibre optic cable which gets over the distance problems of ADSL.

Other types include some Fibre To The Property (FTTP) connections with speeds up to 200Mbps and Virgin Media’s Fibre Optic services with speeds up to 200Mbps.

Ultrafast Broadband

The very fastest broadband available is ultrafast broadband, this covers any service that is 200Mbps or faster. The very fastest services over 1Gbps speeds for both downloads and uploads (that’s over 40 times faster than the very fastest standard broadband download speeds).

Almost all Ultrafast services rely on Fibre Optic technology. Most over Fibre To The Property (FTTP). Also included are Virgin Media’s Fibre Optic services with speeds over 200Mbps

Mobile Broadband

As mobile technology has advanced you can now in many areas use mobile broadband as an alternative to fixed-line broadband. The very fastest 5G connections in theory could provide speeds of 1000Mbps. However, in practice at the moment we are seeing speeds of around 100 to 150Mbps from 5G mobile broadband connections.

Most mobile broadband suppliers will supply you with a special wi-fi router that acts just like the routers you get with fixed-line suppliers but which connects via the mobile network rather than a wired connection. This means that setup is very simple and quick, no need for engineers or cables to be installed. The additional bonus is that the router will be easy to move around your property should you need to, as well as be able to go with you if you move house or go on holiday (as long as coverage is good at your new location).

When you sign up with a broadband provider for a new connection they will provide you with an estimated download speed that you should expect from them.

Average Broadband Speeds Over Time in Gaer

YearGaer AverageUnited Kingdom AverageDifference
201821.24 Mbps26.22 Mbps18.99% Slower
201921.20 Mbps31.42 Mbps32.53% Slower
202029.15 Mbps45.53 Mbps35.98% Slower
202139.58 Mbps60.62 Mbps34.71% Slower
202269.27 Mbps84.65 Mbps18.17% Slower
202376.88 Mbps95.77 Mbps19.72% Slower

Summary of Broadband Providers in Gaer

#Provider NameMax SpeedTypical Speed Range
1Sky UK Limited168.69 Mbps72.90-149.58 Mbps
2Spectrum Internet Ltd892.25 Mbps35.76-102.89 Mbps
3TOP 50 LLC358.71 Mbps34.14-131.46 Mbps
4Scottish and Southern Energy PLC189.47 Mbps16.40-169.33 Mbps
5ENTANET International Limited105.01 Mbps64.73-90.33 Mbps
6Vodafone Limited75.50 Mbps46.63-57.56 Mbps
7TalkTalk Communications Limited74.59 Mbps19.34-72.67 Mbps
8Virtual1 Limited34.57 Mbps34.57-34.57 Mbps
9British Telecommunications PLC454.32 Mbps15.56-58.46 Mbps
10EE Limited105.53 Mbps16.42-51.38 Mbps
11IP River Limited203.18 Mbps10.18-41.54 Mbps

Recent Speed Tests in Gaer

Provider NameTimeSpeed
Spectrum Internet Ltd3/26/2024, 11:42:50 PM144.75 Mbps
Vodafone Limited3/26/2024, 10:49:06 PM369.09 Mbps
Vodafone Limited3/26/2024, 10:48:40 PM358.76 Mbps
British Telecommunications PLC3/26/2024, 10:13:40 PM711.96 Mbps
British Telecommunications PLC3/26/2024, 10:06:49 PM45.07 Mbps
Spectrum Internet Ltd3/26/2024, 10:00:06 PM91.04 Mbps
Spectrum Internet Ltd3/26/2024, 9:57:51 PM400.78 Mbps
Spectrum Internet Ltd3/26/2024, 9:56:37 PM154.72 Mbps
Spectrum Internet Ltd3/26/2024, 9:56:02 PM61.15 Mbps
Spectrum Internet Ltd3/26/2024, 9:53:01 PM392.46 Mbps
Spectrum Internet Ltd3/26/2024, 9:47:41 PM50.21 Mbps
TOP 50 LLC3/26/2024, 9:07:24 PM90.25 Mbps
Spectrum Internet Ltd3/26/2024, 8:32:27 PM256.31 Mbps
British Telecommunications PLC3/26/2024, 8:27:48 PM58.47 Mbps
Spectrum Internet Ltd3/26/2024, 8:08:49 PM137.41 Mbps
Bogons Ltd3/26/2024, 7:41:58 PM4.04 Mbps
IP River Limited3/26/2024, 7:30:58 PM0.62 Mbps
Bogons Ltd3/26/2024, 7:22:57 PM6.98 Mbps
Bogons Ltd3/26/2024, 7:20:03 PM7.22 Mbps
Bogons Ltd3/26/2024, 7:05:52 PM33.15 Mbps