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Broadband in Wick and East Caithness
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Broadband Types Available in Wick and East Caithness
| 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 Wick and East Caithness
Full fibre (FTTP) is available in Wick and East Caithness, with typical download speeds of around 755 Mbps. This is the fastest and most reliable type of home broadband connection.
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About Broadband in Wick and East Caithness
Wick and East Caithness is in Highland. Full fibre broadband is available here, with typical download speeds of around 755 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.