Broadband Statistics for Belfast, Belfast
| Broadband Providers | 10 |
|---|---|
| Fastest Speed | 897.55 Mbps |
| Median Speed | 52.93 Mbps |
| Fastest Provider | Virgin Media |
Residents in Belfast have run speed tests on 10 broadband providers. This number is 63.13% above the United Kingdom average of 6.13 internet service providers. ISPs available in Belfast include Virgin Media, BT, and Sky Broadband. The most common broadband provider in Belfast is Virgin Media, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 897.55 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 55.48—215.43 Mbps.
Belfast's fastest provider is also Virgin Media, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 897.55 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Belfast is 52.93 Mbps, which is 43.05% above the The United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps, and 55.27% above the average of 34.09 Mbps in Belfast.
Internet speeds in Belfast are typically faster than Whitehouse Upper, but slower than Andersonstown. Nearby locations include Belfast City Centre with speeds 22.89—86.26 Mbps, and Springfield with speeds 21.15—59.38 Mbps.
Broadband Providers
![Virgin Media in Belfast]()
809 Reviews91.48 MbpsVirgin Media's typical internet speed range in Belfast is 55.48 to 215.43 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 897.55 Mbps. Belfast residents have performed 11,620 speed tests on Virgin Media Broadband.
BT's typical internet speed range in Belfast is 52.93 to 234.48 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 697.89 Mbps. Belfast residents have performed 3,960 speed tests on BT Broadband.
Vodafone's typical internet speed range in Belfast is 33.9 to 54.34 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 377.27 Mbps. Belfast residents have performed 492 speed tests on Vodafone Broadband.
![Zen Internet in Belfast]()
37 Reviews35.02 MbpsZen Internet's typical internet speed range in Belfast is 23.63 to 50.97 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 234.33 Mbps. Belfast residents have performed 12 speed tests on Zen Internet Broadband.
TalkTalk's typical internet speed range in Belfast is 25.31 to 56.39 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 253.67 Mbps. Belfast residents have performed 714 speed tests on TalkTalk Broadband.
EE's typical internet speed range in Belfast is 28.15 to 32.05 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 69.12 Mbps. Belfast residents have performed 129 speed tests on EE Broadband.
Sky Broadband's typical internet speed range in Belfast is 11.85 to 36.03 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 134.06 Mbps. Belfast residents have performed 3,211 speed tests on Sky Broadband.
Plusnet's typical internet speed range in Belfast is 6.82 to 24.83 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 63.2 Mbps. Belfast residents have performed 165 speed tests on Plusnet Broadband.
Shell Energy's typical internet speed range in Belfast is 3.81 to 29.85 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 61.75 Mbps. Belfast residents have performed 92 speed tests on Shell Energy Broadband.
Broadband in Belfast
2nd
Best speed range city in Belfast
897.55 Mbps
Belfast's fastest speed
33.98—189.13 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Belfast residents
This content is licensed CC BY-ND 4.0. When referencing or citing FairInternetReport data and content on third-party sites, please link your attribution to the source page on fairinternetreport.com.
Average Broadband Speeds in Belfast
| Year | Belfast Average | United Kingdom Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8.14 Mbps | 26.27 Mbps | 69.01% Slower |
| 2019 | 16.64 Mbps | 30.63 Mbps | 45.67% Slower |
| 2020 | 63.76 Mbps | 80.31 Mbps | 20.61% Slower |
| 2021 | 119.24 Mbps | 66.05 Mbps | 80.53% Faster |
Belfast Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Belfast | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 36.58% | 28.66% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 27.92% | 26.52% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 17.03% | 20.91% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 4.98% | 8.46% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 10.67% | 13.12% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 2.83% | 2.33% |
How Belfast Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 897.55 Mbps | 33.98—189.13 Mbps | 52.93 Mbps | - |
| London | 5794.21 Mbps | 34.22—94.02 Mbps | 46.83 Mbps | Slower |
| Birmingham | 941.32 Mbps | 28.83—104.01 Mbps | 37.51 Mbps | Slower |
| Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 24.42—88.84 Mbps | 33.31 Mbps | Slower |
| Nottingham | 934.56 Mbps | 21.77—51.15 Mbps | 26.09 Mbps | Slower |
| Sheffield | 932.42 Mbps | 23.32—67.69 Mbps | 31.69 Mbps | Slower |
| Bristol | 941.78 Mbps | 29.91—109.64 Mbps | 41.69 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 913.93 Mbps | 19.29—70.5 Mbps | 30.82 Mbps | Slower |
| Leicester | 933.42 Mbps | 26.89—94.13 Mbps | 36.55 Mbps | Slower |
| Edinburgh | 869.7 Mbps | 31.78—108.45 Mbps | 40.03 Mbps | Slower |
Cities and Provider Internet Speeds in Belfast
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andersonstown | 529.46 Mbps | 44.61—81.75 Mbps | 54.06 Mbps | 6 |
| 2 | Belfast | 897.55 Mbps | 33.98—189.13 Mbps | 52.93 Mbps | 10 |
| 3 | Dunmurry | 682.91 Mbps | 26.68—64.4 Mbps | 33.5 Mbps | 7 |
| 4 | Belfast City Centre | 935.49 Mbps | 22.89—86.26 Mbps | 31.96 Mbps | 11 |
| 5 | Springfield | 783.77 Mbps | 21.15—59.38 Mbps | 29.37 Mbps | 8 |
| 6 | Ardoyne | 882.26 Mbps | 16.64—56.65 Mbps | 22.29 Mbps | 8 |
Belfast 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 Belfast Compares for Internet Speed in Belfast
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andersonstown | 529.46 Mbps | 44.61—81.75 Mbps | 54.06 Mbps | Faster |
| 2 | Belfast | 897.55 Mbps | 33.98—189.13 Mbps | 52.93 Mbps | - |
| 3 | Whitehouse Upper | 98.82 Mbps | 52.85—75.96 Mbps | 52.85 Mbps | Slower |
| 4 | Castlereagh | 391.19 Mbps | 25.05—92.53 Mbps | 35.13 Mbps | Slower |
Belfast Internet Speed Test Results
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Media | 16 Oct 2021 16:42:12 | 2 | 27 secs | 30.21 Mbps | 58.3 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 16 Oct 2021 11:24:24 | 5 | 17 mins | 7.62 Mbps | 6.71 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 16 Oct 2021 09:58:15 | 4 | 3 mins | 596.93 Mbps | 615.05 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 15 Oct 2021 18:50:40 | 4 | 3 mins | 0.5 Mbps | 3.32 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 15 Oct 2021 10:31:25 | 2 | 95 secs | 319.32 Mbps | 76.06 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 15 Oct 2021 09:05:50 | 2 | 67 secs | 194.44 Mbps | 46.33 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 14 Oct 2021 18:04:13 | 2 | 16 mins | 0.56 Mbps | 0.58 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 14 Oct 2021 17:56:54 | 2 | 60 secs | 51.12 Mbps | 127.1 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 14 Oct 2021 08:51:08 | 4 | 54 mins | 63.73 Mbps | 213.76 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 13 Oct 2021 22:16:41 | 2 | 83 secs | 81.89 Mbps | 174.82 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 13 Oct 2021 16:57:30 | 3 | 7 mins | 19.81 Mbps | 152.38 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 13 Oct 2021 10:41:41 | 3 | 6 mins | 607.32 Mbps | 627.78 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 13 Oct 2021 03:28:48 | 2 | 2 mins | 87.15 Mbps | 89.05 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 11 Oct 2021 18:09:10 | 4 | 4 mins | 0.75 Mbps | 20.99 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 10 Oct 2021 22:58:11 | 2 | 4 mins | 62.35 Mbps | 5.01 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 10 Oct 2021 14:38:38 | 3 | 94 secs | 85.22 Mbps | 108.02 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 09 Oct 2021 20:53:14 | 5 | 3 mins | 108.87 Mbps | 76.88 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 09 Oct 2021 19:05:58 | 2 | 78 secs | 29.27 Mbps | 30.87 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 09 Oct 2021 18:59:29 | 2 | 34 secs | 39.18 Mbps | 30.13 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 09 Oct 2021 12:27:00 | 2 | 35 secs | 19.42 Mbps | 231.94 Mbps | Improved |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Belfast
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgin Media | 897.55 Mbps | 55.48—215.43 Mbps |
| 2 | BT | 697.89 Mbps | 52.93—234.48 Mbps |
| 3 | Zen Internet | 234.33 Mbps | 23.63—50.97 Mbps |
| 4 | Vodafone | 377.27 Mbps | 33.9—54.34 Mbps |
| 5 | TalkTalk | 253.67 Mbps | 25.31—56.39 Mbps |
| 6 | EE | 69.12 Mbps | 28.15—32.05 Mbps |
| 7 | Sky Broadband | 134.06 Mbps | 11.85—36.03 Mbps |
| 8 | KCOM | 40.04 Mbps | 6.52—31.61 Mbps |
| 9 | Plusnet | 63.2 Mbps | 6.82—24.83 Mbps |
| 10 | Shell Energy | 61.75 Mbps | 3.81—29.85 Mbps |
Belfast Broadband Speed Map
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Belfast
How many broadband providers in Belfast are there?
Who is the fastest broadband provider in Belfast?
Who is the best internet provider in Belfast?
What is the average internet speed in Belfast?
Is Virgin Media available in Belfast?
Is BT available in Belfast?
Is Sky Broadband available in Belfast?
Is BT full fibre available in Belfast?
Who is the the most popular broadband provider in Belfast?
Last updated: 17 Oct 2021