Broadband Statistics for Bedford, Bedford
| Broadband Providers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Fastest Speed | 902.06 Mbps |
| Average Speed | 35 Mbps |
| Fastest Provider | BT |
ISPs in Bedford
Bedford residents have run speed tests on 12 broadband providers. This number is 102.02% above the United Kingdom average of 5.94 internet service providers. ISPs available in Bedford include BT, Sky Broadband, and Virgin Media. The most common broadband provider in Bedford is BT, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 902.06 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 41.47—148.86 Mbps. Bedford's fastest provider is also BT, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 902.06 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Bedford is 35 Mbps, which is 1.36% above the The United Kingdom national average of 34.53 Mbps, and 2.40% below the average of 35.86 Mbps in Bedford. Internet speeds in Bedford are typically faster than Elstow, but slower than Clapham. Nearby cities include Elstow with speeds 23.99—104.88 Mbps, Kempston with speeds 23.67—62.26 Mbps, and Clapham with speeds 42.18—199.89 Mbps.
Broadband Providers
![Virgin Media in Bedford]()
49.19 — 210.92 Mbps548.39 Mbps86.78 Mbps![BT in Bedford]()
41.47 — 148.86 Mbps902.06 Mbps49.59 Mbps- Independent Fibre Networks38.94 — 105.38 Mbps372.88 Mbps46.15 Mbps
![Zen Internet in Bedford]()
20.03 — 67.77 Mbps91.98 Mbps20.78 Mbps![EE in Bedford]()
22.03 — 55.3 Mbps520.58 Mbps28.57 Mbps![Plusnet in Bedford]()
24.41 — 43 Mbps74.36 Mbps28.34 Mbps![Vodafone in Bedford]()
18.58 — 51.68 Mbps72.72 Mbps30.57 Mbps![Sky Broadband in Bedford]()
17.57 — 47.22 Mbps150 Mbps22.05 Mbps![TalkTalk in Bedford]()
13.67 — 41.74 Mbps148.03 Mbps21.84 Mbps![Post Office Broadband in Bedford]()
12.09 — 37 Mbps56.61 Mbps28.3 Mbps![Spitfire in Bedford]()
0.97 — 16.97 Mbps96.06 Mbps1.43 Mbps![Andrews & Arnold in Bedford]()
4.01 — 5 Mbps5.48 Mbps4.88 Mbps
Broadband in Bedford
462nd
Fastest city in The United Kingdom
3rd
Best speed range city in Bedford
902.06 Mbps
Bedford's fastest speed
25.96—80.31 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Bedford residents
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Bedford Broadband Speed Map
Bedford Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Bedford | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 22.09% | 28.67% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 25.69% | 26.52% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 22.02% | 20.91% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 6.90% | 8.46% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 22.44% | 13.12% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 0.86% | 2.33% |
How Bedford Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 5284.34 Mbps | 32.66—93.17 Mbps | 45.25 Mbps | Faster |
| Bristol | 941.78 Mbps | 25.49—104.07 Mbps | 35.53 Mbps | Faster |
| Edinburgh | 870.81 Mbps | 23.73—106.01 Mbps | 35.83 Mbps | Faster |
| Bedford | 902.06 Mbps | 25.96—80.31 Mbps | 35 Mbps | - |
| Birmingham | 936.73 Mbps | 25.04—87.45 Mbps | 34.26 Mbps | Slower |
| Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 18.46—73.87 Mbps | 27.3 Mbps | Slower |
| Nottingham | 917.03 Mbps | 21.48—57.04 Mbps | 27.11 Mbps | Slower |
| Sheffield | 926.71 Mbps | 19.09—59.94 Mbps | 26.88 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 913.93 Mbps | 13.41—62.29 Mbps | 20.78 Mbps | Slower |
| Leicester | 917.75 Mbps | 21.62—87.67 Mbps | 31.81 Mbps | Slower |
Cities and Provider Internet Speeds in Bedford
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bletsoe | 817.47 Mbps | 92.43—93.04 Mbps | 92.66 Mbps | 9 |
| 2 | Clapham | 920.84 Mbps | 42.18—199.89 Mbps | 61.46 Mbps | 8 |
| 3 | Bedford | 902.06 Mbps | 25.96—80.31 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 12 |
| 4 | Elstow | 925.09 Mbps | 23.99—104.88 Mbps | 33.81 Mbps | 11 |
| 5 | Kempston | 788.06 Mbps | 23.67—62.26 Mbps | 31.73 Mbps | 9 |
Bedford 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 Bedford Compares for Internet Speed in Bedford
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bletsoe | 817.47 Mbps | 92.43—93.04 Mbps | 92.66 Mbps | Faster |
| 2 | Clapham | 920.84 Mbps | 42.18—199.89 Mbps | 61.46 Mbps | Faster |
| 3 | Bedford | 902.06 Mbps | 25.96—80.31 Mbps | 35 Mbps | - |
| 4 | Elstow | 925.09 Mbps | 23.99—104.88 Mbps | 33.81 Mbps | Slower |
| 5 | Stewartby | 365.98 Mbps | 29—46.54 Mbps | 32.02 Mbps | Slower |
Bedford Internet Speed Test Results
We analysed the results of people in Bedford testing broadband providers multiple times, with each test starting no more than 30 minutes after the previous speed test. On average, people in Bedford ran 3 internet speed tests per session. Looking at broadband 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 broadband speed tests that don't vary by that much, we consider the final result to be the same. For Bedford's residents, of the internet speed tests we measured, 36.94% were fast, 25.64% slow, and 37.43% broadly the same.
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT | 15 May 2021 19:56:24 | 2 | 4 mins | 4.68 Mbps | 3.47 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Independent Fibre Networks | 15 May 2021 19:22:31 | 3 | 49 secs | 67.57 Mbps | 152.02 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 15 May 2021 17:49:47 | 2 | 18 mins | 26.3 Mbps | 20.94 Mbps | Needs help |
| BT | 15 May 2021 16:43:02 | 2 | 24 secs | 71.61 Mbps | 72.46 Mbps | |
| BT | 15 May 2021 14:43:41 | 5 | 6 mins | 7.9 Mbps | 18.55 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 15 May 2021 13:41:03 | 25 | 19 mins | 71.89 Mbps | 72.15 Mbps | |
| BT | 15 May 2021 13:07:03 | 2 | 56 secs | 0.16 Mbps | 25.46 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 15 May 2021 09:08:22 | 3 | 5 mins | 71.69 Mbps | 72.29 Mbps | |
| BT | 15 May 2021 07:20:27 | 2 | 8 mins | 8.26 Mbps | 5.44 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Independent Fibre Networks | 14 May 2021 20:39:06 | 2 | 52 secs | 0.21 Mbps | 0.13 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 14 May 2021 20:39:12 | 2 | 28 secs | 55.61 Mbps | 37.98 Mbps | Needs help |
| BT | 14 May 2021 16:58:30 | 3 | 60 secs | 67.77 Mbps | 71.51 Mbps | |
| BT | 14 May 2021 16:53:37 | 2 | 2 mins | 0.61 Mbps | 0.26 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Sky Broadband | 14 May 2021 14:34:57 | 4 | 8 mins | 2.64 Mbps | 19.38 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 14 May 2021 14:38:37 | 2 | 21 secs | 70.2 Mbps | 72.29 Mbps | |
| EE | 14 May 2021 14:18:41 | 2 | 49 secs | 40.21 Mbps | 38.25 Mbps | |
| BT | 14 May 2021 14:07:01 | 2 | 4 mins | 144.39 Mbps | 144.29 Mbps | |
| BT | 14 May 2021 11:27:53 | 7 | 2 mins | 70.93 Mbps | 72.16 Mbps | |
| Independent Fibre Networks | 14 May 2021 11:24:03 | 3 | 5 mins | 78.2 Mbps | 19.12 Mbps | Needs help |
| EE | 14 May 2021 10:59:34 | 2 | 21 mins | 42.14 Mbps | 36.3 Mbps | Needs help |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Bedford
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgin Media | 548.39 Mbps | 49.19—210.92 Mbps |
| 2 | BT | 902.06 Mbps | 41.47—148.86 Mbps |
| 3 | Independent Fibre Networks | 372.88 Mbps | 38.94—105.38 Mbps |
| 4 | Zen Internet | 91.98 Mbps | 20.03—67.77 Mbps |
| 5 | EE | 520.58 Mbps | 22.03—55.3 Mbps |
| 6 | Vodafone | 72.72 Mbps | 18.58—51.68 Mbps |
| 7 | Plusnet | 74.36 Mbps | 24.41—43 Mbps |
| 8 | TalkTalk | 148.03 Mbps | 13.67—41.74 Mbps |
| 9 | Sky Broadband | 150 Mbps | 17.57—47.22 Mbps |
| 10 | Post Office Broadband | 56.61 Mbps | 12.09—37 Mbps |
| 11 | Spitfire | 96.06 Mbps | 0.97—16.97 Mbps |
| 12 | Andrews & Arnold | 5.48 Mbps | 4.01—5 Mbps |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Bedford
How many broadband providers in Bedford are there?
Bedford has 12 ISPs tested by its 171,623 residents.
Who is the fastest broadband provider in Bedford?
BT is the fastest broadband provider in Bedford with 902.06 Mbps, and an average internet speed range of 41.47—148.86 Mbps.
Who is the best internet provider in Bedford?
The best internet provider in Bedford is Virgin Media, and their users typically see broadband speeds in the range of 49.19 to 210.92 Mbps.
What is the average internet speed in Bedford?
Users in Bedford see an average internet speed of 25.96 up to 566 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 902.06 Mbps.
Is BT available in Bedford?
Broadband service from BT is available in Bedford, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 902.06 Mbps.
Is Sky Broadband available in Bedford?
Broadband service from Sky Broadband is available in Bedford, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 150 Mbps.
Is Virgin Media available in Bedford?
Broadband service from Virgin Media is available in Bedford, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 548.39 Mbps.
Who is the the most popular broadband provider in Bedford?
The broadband provider with the most users in Bedford is BT.
Last updated: 15 May 2021