Pau Broadband Statistics
Pau's fastest provider is Free, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 947.29 Mbps.
Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Pau is 28.77 Mbps, which is 7.34% below the France national average of 31.05 Mbps, and 29.19% above the average of 22.27 Mbps in Pyrénées-Atlantiques.
Internet speeds in Pau are typically faster than Montardon, but slower than Lescar. Nearby locations include Gelos with speeds 440.56—493.46 Mbps, Jurancon with speeds 12.94—120.08 Mbps, and Bizanos with speeds 23.73—115.23 Mbps.
Local broadband speeds over time
The median broadband speed in Pau has increased by 74% over the last five years.
Local broadband speeds in context
As of 2022, the median broadband speed in Pau is 23% higher than the Pyrénées-Atlantiques and 7.92% higher than France overall.
| Pau | 29 Mbps | |
| Pyrénées-Atlantiques | 22 Mbps | |
| France | 31 Mbps |
Pau 2022 Broadband Scorecard
▲ 23% above regional broadband speed
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
▼ 7.92% below national broadband speed
France Overall
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Broadband Providers
Overall Performance
We rank each provider relative to all providers in France based on their median download and upload speeds, measured round trip time latencies, and the percentage of speeds tests that exceed 50 Mbps.
Customer Ratings
Customer ratings are based on local reviews matched to Pau IP addresses. Providers can be scored on a range of 1 to 10, and ranked relative to all providers in France.
Median Speed Test Result
The median is the middle result in the range of tests we measured for each provider in Pau in the past year. Median speeds provide a better comparison than raw averages because they control for the longtail of tests related to Wi-Fi issues. The charts below represent the distribution of tests associated with each provider from low to high.
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Broadband Network Infrastructure in Pau
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Best speed range city in Pyrénées-Atlantiques
947.29 Mbps
Pau's fastest speed
15.24—155.99 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Pau residents
Pau Broadband Speeds Report
Average Broadband Speeds in Pau
| Year | Pau Average | France Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 13.3 Mbps | 40.72 Mbps | 67.34% Slower |
| 2019 | 20.05 Mbps | 47.72 Mbps | 57.98% Slower |
| 2020 | 79.86 Mbps | 129.11 Mbps | 38.15% Slower |
| 2021 | 90.46 Mbps | 111.05 Mbps | 18.54% Slower |
Pau Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Pau | Pyrénées-Atlantiques | France |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 33.15% | 36.06% | 30.89% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 16.89% | 19.61% | 19.82% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 15.70% | 13.39% | 13.44% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 4.71% | 3.97% | 4.21% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 19.74% | 16.46% | 19.13% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 9.82% | 10.51% | 12.52% |
How Pau Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 1591.04 Mbps | 27.99—230.15 Mbps | 53.27 Mbps | Faster |
| Lyon | 944.69 Mbps | 36.06—264.07 Mbps | 50.24 Mbps | Faster |
| Toulouse | 1725.37 Mbps | 22.29—197.17 Mbps | 39.24 Mbps | Faster |
| Nice | 1504.41 Mbps | 24.58—205.16 Mbps | 44.09 Mbps | Faster |
| Nantes | 2501.87 Mbps | 22.95—269.19 Mbps | 41.27 Mbps | Faster |
| Strasbourg | 2154.32 Mbps | 32.39—290.21 Mbps | 53.5 Mbps | Faster |
| Montpellier | 1576.5 Mbps | 22.2—241.45 Mbps | 38.44 Mbps | Faster |
| Bordeaux | 2268.79 Mbps | 25.98—220.81 Mbps | 42.22 Mbps | Faster |
| Pau | 947.29 Mbps | 15.24—155.99 Mbps | 28.77 Mbps | - |
| Lille | 1820.57 Mbps | 9.6—18.01 Mbps | 10.7 Mbps | Slower |
Pau Broadband Speeds Over Time
We class broadband speed distributions as follows: very slow under 10 Mbps; slow 10-30 Mbps; adequate 30-60 Mbps; good 60-80 Mbps; fast 80-300 Mbps; very fast over 300 Mbps.
How Pau Compares for Internet Speed in Pyrénées-Atlantiques
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Anglet | 927.23 Mbps | 19.87—151.77 Mbps | 31.04 Mbps | Faster |
| 23 | Lescar | 764.29 Mbps | 20.92—136.72 Mbps | 28.96 Mbps | Faster |
| 24 | Pau | 947.29 Mbps | 15.24—155.99 Mbps | 28.77 Mbps | - |
| 25 | Montardon | 561.22 Mbps | 17.12—79.6 Mbps | 28.51 Mbps | Slower |
| 26 | Serres-Castet | 600.1 Mbps | 16.37—167.2 Mbps | 27.42 Mbps | Slower |
Pau Internet Speed Test Results
We analysed the results of people in Pau testing broadband providers multiple times, with each test starting no more than 30 minutes after the previous speed test. On average, people in Pau ran 3 internet speed tests per session. Looking at broadband download speeds, if the Pau resident's final test is 10% faster than their starting download speed, we count that as a succesful and faster speed test result. We count an unsuccessful, slower result if the final result is 10% slower than the starting result; we'd hope their ISP contacts them ASAP! For broadband speed tests that don't vary by that much, we consider the final result to be the same. For Pau's residents, of the internet speed tests we measured, 44.14% were fast, 21.6% slow, and 34.26% broadly the same.
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange France | 14 Jan 2022 20:09:42 | 5 | 4 mins | 26.44 Mbps | 22.71 Mbps | Needs help |
| SFR Group | 14 Jan 2022 18:40:21 | 4 | 4 mins | 38.34 Mbps | 9.7 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Orange France | 14 Jan 2022 15:38:05 | 2 | 49 secs | 240.27 Mbps | 218.31 Mbps | |
| Bouygues Telecom ISP | 14 Jan 2022 11:08:03 | 6 | 19 mins | 27.6 Mbps | 17.54 Mbps | Needs help |
| SFR Group | 14 Jan 2022 09:56:09 | 2 | 30 secs | 56.33 Mbps | 54.22 Mbps | |
| Orange France | 14 Jan 2022 09:14:10 | 2 | 31 secs | 53.9 Mbps | 56.24 Mbps | |
| Orange France | 13 Jan 2022 22:19:15 | 2 | 28 secs | 14.99 Mbps | 81.2 Mbps | Improved |
| Orange France | 13 Jan 2022 17:16:22 | 3 | 7 mins | 4.07 Mbps | 8.32 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Bouygues Telecom ISP | 13 Jan 2022 16:42:38 | 2 | 53 secs | 35.36 Mbps | 63.96 Mbps | Improved |
| Orange France | 13 Jan 2022 15:08:21 | 2 | 27 secs | 37.69 Mbps | 39.62 Mbps | |
| Orange France | 13 Jan 2022 08:46:28 | 2 | 52 secs | 18.63 Mbps | 26.42 Mbps | Improved |
| Orange France | 13 Jan 2022 08:33:47 | 5 | 11 mins | 15.34 Mbps | 21.32 Mbps | Improved |
| Orange France | 13 Jan 2022 08:15:09 | 2 | 37 secs | 15.2 Mbps | 12.03 Mbps | Needs help |
| Orange France | 12 Jan 2022 18:49:10 | 4 | 51 mins | 92.04 Mbps | 93.29 Mbps | |
| Orange France | 12 Jan 2022 14:42:31 | 5 | 56 mins | 99.77 Mbps | 97.08 Mbps | |
| Orange France | 12 Jan 2022 13:32:13 | 2 | 73 secs | 50.08 Mbps | 57.39 Mbps | Improved |
| Orange France | 12 Jan 2022 11:35:33 | 4 | 36 mins | 45.63 Mbps | 45.05 Mbps | |
| Orange France | 12 Jan 2022 11:53:47 | 2 | 3 mins | 74.76 Mbps | 13.71 Mbps | Needs help |
| Orange France | 12 Jan 2022 10:07:34 | 4 | 13 mins | 3.62 Mbps | 3.61 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Orange France | 12 Jan 2022 06:59:34 | 2 | 6 mins | 5.74 Mbps | 5.78 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Pau
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free | 947.29 Mbps | 36.59—240.32 Mbps |
| 2 | Orange France | 937.48 Mbps | 14.89—149.51 Mbps |
| 3 | SFR Group | 807.04 Mbps | 9.12—135.93 Mbps |
| 4 | Bouygues Telecom ISP | 736.92 Mbps | 9.86—129.92 Mbps |
| 5 | HELIANTIS | 152.35 Mbps | 25.81—77.22 Mbps |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Pau
How many broadband providers in Pau are there?
Pau has 5 ISPs tested by its 82,697 residents.
Who is the fastest broadband provider in Pau?
Free is the fastest broadband provider in Pau with 947.29 Mbps, and an average internet speed range of 36.59—240.32 Mbps.
Who is the best internet provider in Pau?
The best internet provider in Pau is Free, and their users typically see broadband speeds in the range of 36.59 to 240.32 Mbps.
What is the average internet speed in Pau?
Users in Pau see an average internet speed of 15.24 up to 2787 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 947.29 Mbps.
Is Orange France available in Pau?
Broadband service from Orange France is available in Pau, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 937.48 Mbps.
Is SFR Group available in Pau?
Broadband service from SFR Group is available in Pau, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 807.04 Mbps.
Is Bouygues Telecom ISP available in Pau?
Broadband service from Bouygues Telecom ISP is available in Pau, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 736.92 Mbps.
Who is the most popular broadband provider in Pau?
The broadband provider with the most users in Pau is Orange France.
Author: Thomas Buck
Last Reviewed By: Tyler Cooper
Published: 10 Nov 2019
Last Updated: 14 Jan 2022