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Broadband in Beaufort
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Broadband Types Available in Beaufort
| Type | Status | Download | Upload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Broadband | Not available | — | — |
| Superfast Broadband | Available | 36 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Ultrafast / Full Fibre | Available | 900 Mbps | 900 Mbps |
| Mobile Broadband | Available | N/A | N/A |
Best option in Beaufort
Full fibre (FTTP) is available in Beaufort, with typical download speeds of around 890 Mbps. This is the fastest and most reliable type of home broadband connection.
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About Broadband in Beaufort
Beaufort is in Blaenau Gwent. Full fibre broadband is available here, with typical download speeds of around 890 Mbps, well above the UK average of 69 Mbps. Most major providers cover the area, so there is a reasonable amount of competition on price.
Standard broadband runs over the copper phone network. Speeds depend on your distance from the telephone exchange and typically range from around 5 Mbps to 20 Mbps.
Superfast broadband (FTTC) uses a fibre optic cable to your street cabinet, then copper for the final stretch to your home. Most urban and suburban areas can get speeds of 35 to 80 Mbps.
Full fibre (FTTP) runs fibre optic cable all the way into your home. It is the fastest and most reliable option available, with speeds from 100 Mbps upwards.
What's Happening with Broadband in Beaufort?
Beaufort is in a strong position by Welsh standards. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to around 81% of premises across Wales, and Openreach has been steadily expanding its ultrafast network through the Blaenau Gwent valleys as part of its national build programme. Where full fibre is available locally, speeds typically reach up to 890 Mbps, well ahead of most copper-based services still in use elsewhere in the UK.
Nationally, FTTP availability sits at around 82% of UK premises as of Spring 2026, with overall gigabit-capable coverage at approximately 89%. Wales is tracking closely to that figure, and take-up of full fibre in Wales is notably high at around 50%, compared to the UK average of 38%, suggesting local residents are making the switch once it becomes available.
No specific rollout announcements for Beaufort have been published by Openreach or alternative network providers at the time of writing. The main altnets active in South and West Wales are Ogi and TFW Fibre, which focuses on Cardiff and the Valleys. Coverage by these providers in Blaenau Gwent remains limited compared to their core build areas, so Openreach is likely to be the primary full fibre option for most Beaufort homes.
It is also worth noting that the PSTN copper switch-off is scheduled for January 2027. All homes still on legacy copper telephone and broadband services will need to migrate to a digital alternative before that deadline. If you have not yet upgraded to full fibre, now is a practical time to do so.
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