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Broadband in Cheddar
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Broadband Types Available in Cheddar
| 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 |
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Full fibre (FTTP) is available in Cheddar, with typical download speeds of around 878 Mbps. This is the fastest and most reliable type of home broadband connection.
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About Broadband in Cheddar
Cheddar is in Somerset. Full fibre broadband is available here, with typical download speeds of around 878 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 Cheddar?
Cheddar is in a strong position by national standards. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to the majority of premises in the village at speeds up to around 878 Mbps, delivered over Openreach's network. That comfortably exceeds the UK national gigabit availability figure of approximately 89% of premises as of Spring 2026, and puts Cheddar well ahead of many rural Somerset locations still waiting for upgrades.
The South West has been one of the most active regions for government-subsidised rollout under the BDUK programme. By March 2026, the region had seen 194,750 premises passed under BDUK contracts, the highest delivery figure across all English regions. Cheddar has benefited directly from this investment, with Openreach completing fibre builds across the area as part of wider Somerset connectivity improvements.
No Cheddar-specific rollout announcements have been published on ISPreview or by Openreach as of June 2026. There are no active altnet builds (such as Wessex Internet or Gigaclear) confirmed for this postcode area at the time of writing, though Wessex Internet operates across parts of Somerset and the surrounding counties. It is worth checking availability directly, as coverage maps change regularly.
One national change that will affect every household in Cheddar is the PSTN copper phone switch-off, confirmed for 31 January 2027. Openreach has stated the deadline will not be delayed again. If you still use a traditional landline plugged directly into a wall socket, your provider will need to move you to a digital voice service before that date. For most homes already on full fibre, this transition is straightforward and is typically handled by your ISP.
Use the postcode checker at the top of this page to see exactly which full fibre and gigabit packages are available at your address in Cheddar today.