Broadband Statistics for Bedford, Bedford
| Broadband Providers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Fastest Speed | 906.79 Mbps |
| Median Speed | 36.98 Mbps |
| Fastest Provider | BT |
Residents in Bedford have run speed tests on 12 broadband providers. This number is 96.08% above the United Kingdom average of 6.12 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 906.79 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 45.72—148.26 Mbps.
Bedford's fastest provider is also BT, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 906.79 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Bedford is 36.98 Mbps, which is 0.05% below the The United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps, and 7.57% below the average of 40.01 Mbps in Bedford.
Internet speeds in Bedford are typically faster than Kempston, but slower than Elstow. Nearby locations include Elstow with speeds 32.29—109.87 Mbps, Kempston with speeds 27.13—68.13 Mbps, and Clapham with speeds 37.26—197.91 Mbps. Our research into internet speeds in Bedford includes analysing postcove-level coverage data of broadband in MK40 and MK41.
Broadband Providers
BT's typical internet speed range in Bedford is 45.72 to 148.26 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 906.79 Mbps. Bedford residents have performed 14,403 speed tests on BT Broadband.
- Independent Fibre Networks4 Reviews54.55 Mbps
Independent Fibre Networks's typical internet speed range in Bedford is 39.34 to 111.9 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 374.99 Mbps. Bedford residents have performed 2,049 speed tests on Independent Fibre Networks Broadband.
![Virgin Media in Bedford]()
790 Reviews36.67 MbpsVirgin Media's typical internet speed range in Bedford is 31.65 to 109.98 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 655.26 Mbps. Bedford residents have performed 2,507 speed tests on Virgin Media Broadband.
Vodafone's typical internet speed range in Bedford is 30.46 to 55.12 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 392.87 Mbps. Bedford residents have performed 94 speed tests on Vodafone Broadband.
![iDNET in Bedford]()
1 Review31.88 MbpsiDNET's typical internet speed range in Bedford is 31.88 to 31.92 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 141.92 Mbps. Bedford residents have performed 3 speed tests on iDNET Broadband.
EE's typical internet speed range in Bedford is 20.27 to 49.71 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 900.56 Mbps. Bedford residents have performed 729 speed tests on EE Broadband.
TalkTalk's typical internet speed range in Bedford is 17.62 to 55.6 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 148.03 Mbps. Bedford residents have performed 407 speed tests on TalkTalk Broadband.
Plusnet's typical internet speed range in Bedford is 21.88 to 38.55 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 74.36 Mbps. Bedford residents have performed 1,730 speed tests on Plusnet Broadband.
Sky Broadband's typical internet speed range in Bedford is 18.11 to 49.48 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 150 Mbps. Bedford residents have performed 9,404 speed tests on Sky Broadband.
![Zen Internet in Bedford]()
37 Reviews20.03 MbpsZen Internet's typical internet speed range in Bedford is 18.52 to 46.63 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 91.98 Mbps. Bedford residents have performed 44 speed tests on Zen Internet Broadband.
![Spitfire in Bedford]()
Not enough reviews16.97 MbpsSpitfire's typical internet speed range in Bedford is 15.59 to 43.61 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 88.2 Mbps. Bedford residents have performed 27 speed tests on Spitfire Broadband.
Shell Energy's typical internet speed range in Bedford is 10.11 to 35.68 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 74.07 Mbps. Bedford residents have performed 75 speed tests on Shell Energy Broadband.
Broadband in Bedford
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Best speed range city in Bedford
906.79 Mbps
Bedford's fastest speed
28.74—77.88 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Bedford residents
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Average Broadband Speeds in Bedford
| Year | Bedford Average | United Kingdom Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 26.68 Mbps | 26.27 Mbps | 1.56% Faster |
| 2019 | 31.94 Mbps | 30.63 Mbps | 4.28% Faster |
| 2020 | 75.93 Mbps | 80.31 Mbps | 5.45% Slower |
| 2021 | 63.42 Mbps | 66.05 Mbps | 3.98% Slower |
Bedford Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Bedford | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 22.09% | 28.66% |
| 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 | 5794.21 Mbps | 34.19—94.01 Mbps | 46.82 Mbps | Faster |
| Birmingham | 941.32 Mbps | 28.77—103.7 Mbps | 37.42 Mbps | Faster |
| Bristol | 941.78 Mbps | 29.88—109.59 Mbps | 41.61 Mbps | Faster |
| Edinburgh | 866.01 Mbps | 31.77—108.36 Mbps | 39.99 Mbps | Faster |
| Bedford | 906.79 Mbps | 28.74—77.88 Mbps | 36.98 Mbps | - |
| Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 24.4—88.89 Mbps | 33.28 Mbps | Slower |
| Nottingham | 934.56 Mbps | 22.19—51.62 Mbps | 26.57 Mbps | Slower |
| Sheffield | 932.42 Mbps | 23.31—67.61 Mbps | 31.66 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 913.93 Mbps | 19.28—70.51 Mbps | 30.78 Mbps | Slower |
| Leicester | 933.42 Mbps | 26.87—94.09 Mbps | 36.54 Mbps | Slower |
Cities and Provider Internet Speeds in Bedford
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bletsoe | 590.85 Mbps | 91.39—92.98 Mbps | 92.54 Mbps | 9 |
| 2 | Clapham | 936.29 Mbps | 37.26—197.91 Mbps | 53.81 Mbps | 8 |
| 3 | Elstow | 925.09 Mbps | 32.29—109.87 Mbps | 42.79 Mbps | 11 |
| 4 | Bedford | 906.79 Mbps | 28.74—77.88 Mbps | 36.98 Mbps | 12 |
| 5 | Kempston | 921.2 Mbps | 27.13—68.13 Mbps | 33.51 Mbps | 8 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Clapham | 936.29 Mbps | 37.26—197.91 Mbps | 53.81 Mbps | Faster |
| 4 | Elstow | 925.09 Mbps | 32.29—109.87 Mbps | 42.79 Mbps | Faster |
| 5 | Bedford | 906.79 Mbps | 28.74—77.88 Mbps | 36.98 Mbps | - |
| 6 | Kempston | 921.2 Mbps | 27.13—68.13 Mbps | 33.51 Mbps | Slower |
| 7 | Bolnhurst and Keysoe | 842.64 Mbps | 22.82—52.86 Mbps | 26.31 Mbps | Slower |
Bedford Internet Speed Test Results
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plusnet | 13 Oct 2021 16:28:52 | 12 | 10 mins | 22.21 Mbps | 65.92 Mbps | Improved |
| Plusnet | 13 Oct 2021 13:46:25 | 4 | 84 secs | 72.51 Mbps | 21.5 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 13 Oct 2021 13:14:59 | 2 | 44 secs | 655.26 Mbps | 595.03 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 13 Oct 2021 10:05:27 | 3 | 16 mins | 9.72 Mbps | 15.58 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 13 Oct 2021 10:09:12 | 2 | 2 mins | 11.77 Mbps | 18.5 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 13 Oct 2021 09:19:29 | 3 | 102 secs | 17.61 Mbps | 15.67 Mbps | Needs help |
| BT | 13 Oct 2021 08:37:33 | 2 | 4 mins | 70.29 Mbps | 71.46 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 13 Oct 2021 00:21:17 | 2 | 19 secs | 208.41 Mbps | 1.68 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| EE | 12 Oct 2021 19:46:30 | 2 | 2 mins | 3.49 Mbps | 0.3 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| BT | 12 Oct 2021 15:12:24 | 3 | 43 secs | 67.94 Mbps | 70.47 Mbps | |
| BT | 12 Oct 2021 12:07:18 | 3 | 5 mins | 53.35 Mbps | 43.4 Mbps | Needs help |
| Plusnet | 12 Oct 2021 11:35:09 | 2 | 90 secs | 37.29 Mbps | 70.24 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 12 Oct 2021 11:08:14 | 2 | 21 secs | 181.82 Mbps | 138.93 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 12 Oct 2021 09:37:25 | 4 | 39 mins | 93.51 Mbps | 93.23 Mbps | |
| BT | 12 Oct 2021 08:37:19 | 6 | 8 mins | 70.67 Mbps | 70.31 Mbps | |
| BT | 12 Oct 2021 06:37:27 | 2 | 26 secs | 31.58 Mbps | 48.3 Mbps | Improved |
| EE | 11 Oct 2021 22:19:04 | 2 | 59 secs | 16.3 Mbps | 15.05 Mbps | |
| BT | 11 Oct 2021 21:49:51 | 2 | 33 secs | 0.64 Mbps | 1.02 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Sky Broadband | 11 Oct 2021 17:18:19 | 2 | 45 secs | 35.02 Mbps | 28.24 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 11 Oct 2021 13:55:32 | 13 | 58 mins | 93.12 Mbps | 93.24 Mbps |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Bedford
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BT | 906.79 Mbps | 45.72—148.26 Mbps |
| 2 | Virgin Media | 655.26 Mbps | 31.65—109.98 Mbps |
| 3 | Independent Fibre Networks | 374.99 Mbps | 39.34—111.9 Mbps |
| 4 | iDNET | 141.92 Mbps | 31.88—31.92 Mbps |
| 5 | Vodafone | 392.87 Mbps | 30.46—55.12 Mbps |
| 6 | EE | 900.56 Mbps | 20.27—49.71 Mbps |
| 7 | TalkTalk | 148.03 Mbps | 17.62—55.6 Mbps |
| 8 | Sky Broadband | 150 Mbps | 18.11—49.48 Mbps |
| 9 | Zen Internet | 91.98 Mbps | 18.52—46.63 Mbps |
| 10 | Plusnet | 74.36 Mbps | 21.88—38.55 Mbps |
| 11 | Spitfire | 88.2 Mbps | 15.59—43.61 Mbps |
| 12 | Shell Energy | 74.07 Mbps | 10.11—35.68 Mbps |
Bedford Broadband Speed Map
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Last updated: 13 Oct 2021