ISPs in Bedford
Bedford residents have run speed tests on 12 providers. This number is 100.33% above the United Kingdom average of 5.99 providers. ISPs available in Bedford include BT, Sky Broadband, and Virgin Media. The most common provider in Bedford is BT, with a maximum recorded speed of 901.78 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 31.06—241.66 Mbps. Bedford's fastest provider is also BT, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 901.78 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world speed users will see in Bedford is 34.01 Mbps, which is 20.95% above the The United Kingdom national average of 28.12 Mbps, and 90.53% above the average of 17.85 Mbps in Bedford. Internet speeds in Bedford are typically faster than Stewartby, but slower than Wilden. Nearby cities include Elstow with speeds 20.16—89.82 Mbps, Kempston with speeds 15.41—22.3 Mbps, and Clapham with speeds 42.3—190.86 Mbps.
Providers
Internet in Bedford
150th
Fastest city in The United Kingdom
4th
Best speed range city in Bedford
901.78 Mbps
Bedford's fastest speed
25.57—113.74 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Bedford residents
Bedford Competitive Speed Map
How Bedford Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 3385.49 Mbps | 24.95—74.75 Mbps | 35.95 Mbps | Faster |
| Bedford | 901.78 Mbps | 25.57—113.74 Mbps | 34.01 Mbps | - |
| Birmingham | 931.57 Mbps | 17.77—72.91 Mbps | 27.73 Mbps | Slower |
| Liverpool | 912.85 Mbps | 14.12—60.85 Mbps | 20.97 Mbps | Slower |
| Nottingham | 880.18 Mbps | 15.9—64.15 Mbps | 23.9 Mbps | Slower |
| Sheffield | 820.73 Mbps | 14.7—50.89 Mbps | 20.85 Mbps | Slower |
| Bristol | 902.73 Mbps | 18.13—84.37 Mbps | 27.16 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 898.7 Mbps | 8.85—45.14 Mbps | 12.78 Mbps | Slower |
| Leicester | 910.64 Mbps | 17.55—72.76 Mbps | 26.35 Mbps | Slower |
| Edinburgh | 870.81 Mbps | 17.11—91.85 Mbps | 28.45 Mbps | Slower |
Cities and Provider Speeds in Bedford
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clapham | 544.75 Mbps | 42.3—190.86 Mbps | 60.93 Mbps | 9 |
| 2 | Bletsoe | 817.47 Mbps | 33.99—92.81 Mbps | 48.04 Mbps | 9 |
| 3 | Bedford | 901.78 Mbps | 25.57—113.74 Mbps | 34.01 Mbps | 12 |
| 4 | Elstow | 869.19 Mbps | 20.16—89.82 Mbps | 28.83 Mbps | 9 |
| 5 | Kempston | 788.06 Mbps | 15.41—22.3 Mbps | 16.9 Mbps | 9 |
Bedford Over Time
How Bedford Compares for Internet Speed in Bedford
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Bletsoe | 817.47 Mbps | 33.99—92.81 Mbps | 48.04 Mbps | Faster |
| 3 | Wilden | 92.16 Mbps | 35.93—37.17 Mbps | 37.15 Mbps | Faster |
| 4 | Bedford | 901.78 Mbps | 25.57—113.74 Mbps | 34.01 Mbps | - |
| 5 | Stewartby | 365.98 Mbps | 11.33—89.01 Mbps | 29 Mbps | Slower |
| 6 | Elstow | 869.19 Mbps | 20.16—89.82 Mbps | 28.83 Mbps | Slower |
Bedford Speed Test Results
We analysed the results of people in Bedford test providers multiple times, with each test starting no more than 30 minutes after the previous speed test. On average, people in Bedford ran 3 speed tests per session. Looking at download speeds, if the Bedford 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 speed tests that don't vary by that much, we consider the final result to be the same. For Bedford's residents, of the speed tests we measured, 39.33% were fast, 28.09% slow, and 32.58% broadly the same.
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT | 21 Nov 2020 21:14:48 | 2 | 30 secs | 80.93 Mbps | 107.45 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 21 Nov 2020 12:16:44 | 2 | 46 secs | 27.44 Mbps | 23.18 Mbps | Needs help |
| BT | 20 Nov 2020 22:03:22 | 2 | 25 secs | 65.33 Mbps | 66.63 Mbps | |
| BT | 20 Nov 2020 20:45:22 | 2 | 18 mins | 18.18 Mbps | 19.82 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 20 Nov 2020 00:49:03 | 2 | 47 secs | 60.94 Mbps | 58.34 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 19 Nov 2020 22:31:28 | 2 | 81 secs | 0.6 Mbps | 0.4 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| BT | 19 Nov 2020 20:33:52 | 2 | 4 mins | 24.2 Mbps | 26.51 Mbps | |
| BT | 19 Nov 2020 11:23:01 | 3 | 56 secs | 57.63 Mbps | 129.03 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 18 Nov 2020 17:13:04 | 2 | 14 secs | 26.92 Mbps | 28.9 Mbps | |
| BT | 18 Nov 2020 16:40:07 | 2 | 24 mins | 69.78 Mbps | 67.51 Mbps | |
| BT | 18 Nov 2020 00:21:32 | 3 | 8 mins | 0.51 Mbps | 0.94 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| BT | 17 Nov 2020 18:49:37 | 3 | 103 secs | 6.8 Mbps | 129.07 Mbps | Improved |
| EE | 17 Nov 2020 10:00:50 | 2 | 13 mins | 52.62 Mbps | 46.98 Mbps | Needs help |
| BT | 17 Nov 2020 08:37:53 | 3 | 4 mins | 0.3 Mbps | 66.15 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 16 Nov 2020 20:45:02 | 3 | 7 mins | 31.87 Mbps | 29.88 Mbps | |
| BT | 15 Nov 2020 11:45:09 | 2 | 70 secs | 0.66 Mbps | 44.26 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 14 Nov 2020 15:22:09 | 2 | 2 mins | 11.69 Mbps | 4.92 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| BT | 14 Nov 2020 11:39:43 | 5 | 98 secs | 19.52 Mbps | 25.5 Mbps | Improved |
| Plusnet | 14 Nov 2020 10:16:04 | 2 | 11 mins | 37.19 Mbps | 33.03 Mbps | Needs help |
| BT | 13 Nov 2020 22:15:25 | 2 | 77 secs | 27.73 Mbps | 28.52 Mbps |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Bedford
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgin Media | 548.39 Mbps | 67.94—209.93 Mbps |
| 2 | BT | 901.78 Mbps | 31.06—241.66 Mbps |
| 3 | Zen Internet | 89.35 Mbps | 54.59—70.18 Mbps |
| 4 | Independent Fibre Networks | 364.79 Mbps | 23.83—60.22 Mbps |
| 5 | Glide | 60.44 Mbps | 34.01—43.66 Mbps |
| 6 | Vodafone | 71.92 Mbps | 21.97—55.01 Mbps |
| 7 | EE | 227.12 Mbps | 20.46—51.86 Mbps |
| 8 | TalkTalk | 147.26 Mbps | 16.05—44.06 Mbps |
| 9 | Plusnet | 72.56 Mbps | 20—41.7 Mbps |
| 10 | Sky Broadband | 144.75 Mbps | 13.86—36.44 Mbps |
| 11 | Post Office Broadband | 62.93 Mbps | 11.62—37.02 Mbps |
| 12 | Andrews & Arnold | 5.48 Mbps | 4.01—5 Mbps |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Bedford
Bedford has 12 ISPs tested by its 171,623 residents.
BT is the fastest provider in Bedford with 901.78 Mbps, and an average speed range of 31.06—241.66 Mbps.
The best provider in Bedford in Virgin Media, and their users typically see speeds in the range of 67.94 to 209.93 Mbps.
Users in Bedford see an average internet speed of 25.57 up to 153 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 901.78 Mbps.
BT is available in Bedford, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 901.78 Mbps.
Sky Broadband is available in Bedford, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 144.75 Mbps.
Virgin Media is available in Bedford, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 548.39 Mbps.
The provider with the most users in Bedford is BT.
Last updated: 21 Nov 2020