Broadband Statistics for Bolton, Bolton
| Broadband Providers | 13 |
|---|---|
| Fastest Speed | 919.89 Mbps |
| Average Speed | 36.53 Mbps |
| Fastest Provider | BT |
ISPs in Bolton
Bolton residents have run speed tests on 13 broadband providers. This number is 118.49% above the United Kingdom average of 5.95 internet service providers. ISPs available in Bolton include Virgin Media, Sky Broadband, and BT. The most common broadband provider in Bolton is Virgin Media, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 838.12 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 52.47—200.95 Mbps. Bolton's fastest provider is BT, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 919.89 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Bolton is 36.53 Mbps, which is 11.20% above the The United Kingdom national average of 32.85 Mbps, and 1.95% above the average of 35.83 Mbps in Bolton. Nearby cities include Westhoughton with speeds 11.99—44.88 Mbps, and Horwich with speeds 17.88—51.74 Mbps.
Broadband Providers
![Virgin Media in Bolton]()
52.47 — 200.95 Mbps838.12 Mbps81.56 Mbps![Hyperoptic in Bolton]()
30.76 — 75.24 Mbps105.05 Mbps61.54 Mbps- Zone Broadband18.67 — 53.41 Mbps805.82 Mbps22.95 Mbps
![BT in Bolton]()
19.46 — 51.66 Mbps919.89 Mbps28.87 Mbps![TalkTalk in Bolton]()
17.51 — 52.12 Mbps473.69 Mbps24.67 Mbps![EE in Bolton]()
16.32 — 53.07 Mbps301.14 Mbps22.93 Mbps![Vodafone in Bolton]()
23.13 — 38.87 Mbps343.87 Mbps28.35 Mbps![KCOM in Bolton]()
13.39 — 50.04 Mbps51.03 Mbps42.1 Mbps![Plusnet in Bolton]()
17.1 — 41.07 Mbps74.39 Mbps22.19 Mbps![Sky Broadband in Bolton]()
14.24 — 43.82 Mbps147.94 Mbps19.96 Mbps![Zen Internet in Bolton]()
5.85 — 43.78 Mbps497.64 Mbps7.33 Mbps![Origin Broadband in Bolton]()
5.43 — 33.96 Mbps39.82 Mbps7.69 Mbps![Post Office Broadband in Bolton]()
6.25 — 19.55 Mbps73.25 Mbps8.73 Mbps
Broadband in Bolton
171st
Fastest city in The United Kingdom
1st
Best speed range city in Bolton
919.89 Mbps
Bolton's fastest speed
26.48—108.8 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Bolton residents
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Bolton Competitive Broadband Speed Map
How Bolton Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 5284.34 Mbps | 31.56—92.4 Mbps | 43.45 Mbps | Faster |
| Bolton | 919.89 Mbps | 26.48—108.8 Mbps | 36.53 Mbps | - |
| Birmingham | 936.73 Mbps | 21.8—89.85 Mbps | 32.63 Mbps | Slower |
| Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 16.83—71.25 Mbps | 25 Mbps | Slower |
| Nottingham | 917.03 Mbps | 18.78—69.93 Mbps | 27.73 Mbps | Slower |
| Sheffield | 926.71 Mbps | 17.91—57.64 Mbps | 25.12 Mbps | Slower |
| Bristol | 941.78 Mbps | 23.62—99.57 Mbps | 33.58 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 912.04 Mbps | 11.88—59.22 Mbps | 17.73 Mbps | Slower |
| Leicester | 917.75 Mbps | 20.59—84.11 Mbps | 30.7 Mbps | Slower |
| Edinburgh | 870.81 Mbps | 20.87—102.73 Mbps | 33.23 Mbps | Slower |
Cities and Provider Internet Speeds in Bolton
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolton | 919.89 Mbps | 26.48—108.8 Mbps | 36.53 Mbps | 13 |
| 2 | Horwich | 294.38 Mbps | 17.88—51.74 Mbps | 24.6 Mbps | 8 |
| 3 | Westhoughton | 733.93 Mbps | 11.99—44.88 Mbps | 17.56 Mbps | 8 |
Bolton Broadband Over Time
How Bolton Compares for Internet Speed in Bolton
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolton | 919.89 Mbps | 26.48—108.8 Mbps | 36.53 Mbps | - |
Bolton Internet Speed Test Results
We analysed the results of people in Bolton testing broadband providers multiple times, with each test starting no more than 30 minutes after the previous speed test. On average, people in Bolton ran 4 internet speed tests per session. Looking at broadband download speeds, if the Bolton 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 Bolton's residents, of the internet speed tests we measured, 42.19% were fast, 25.01% slow, and 32.81% broadly the same.
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Media | 16 Apr 2021 23:53:20 | 3 | 5 mins | 149.61 Mbps | 160.97 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 16 Apr 2021 23:33:10 | 2 | 27 secs | 213.67 Mbps | 212.67 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 16 Apr 2021 23:27:50 | 2 | 24 secs | 482.39 Mbps | 232.06 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 16 Apr 2021 22:19:41 | 15 | 10 mins | 162.92 Mbps | 14.48 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 16 Apr 2021 22:22:05 | 4 | 74 secs | 6.79 Mbps | 13.56 Mbps | Improved |
| EE | 16 Apr 2021 22:01:36 | 2 | 96 secs | 15.14 Mbps | 16.96 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 16 Apr 2021 20:25:50 | 2 | 114 secs | 103.73 Mbps | 106.3 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 16 Apr 2021 20:17:46 | 2 | 40 secs | 15.72 Mbps | 440.21 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 16 Apr 2021 19:59:33 | 2 | 31 secs | 179.8 Mbps | 256.86 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 16 Apr 2021 18:56:41 | 4 | 58 mins | 36.42 Mbps | 38.07 Mbps | |
| TalkTalk | 16 Apr 2021 18:31:48 | 3 | 27 mins | 104.54 Mbps | 132.82 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 16 Apr 2021 18:44:39 | 4 | 6 mins | 145.69 Mbps | 40.12 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 16 Apr 2021 18:03:26 | 2 | 22 mins | 44.11 Mbps | 38.14 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 16 Apr 2021 18:13:44 | 2 | 14 secs | 56.21 Mbps | 64.16 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 16 Apr 2021 18:07:33 | 2 | 47 secs | 98.07 Mbps | 92.78 Mbps | |
| Plusnet | 16 Apr 2021 17:35:34 | 2 | 27 secs | 71.34 Mbps | 73.38 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 16 Apr 2021 17:18:25 | 3 | 12 mins | 1.26 Mbps | 1.95 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 16 Apr 2021 17:26:53 | 2 | 44 secs | 92.45 Mbps | 92.43 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 16 Apr 2021 17:02:57 | 2 | 66 secs | 22.29 Mbps | 32.53 Mbps | Improved |
| Post Office Broadband | 16 Apr 2021 16:10:41 | 4 | 24 mins | 17.8 Mbps | 19.98 Mbps | Improved |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Bolton
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgin Media | 838.12 Mbps | 52.47—200.95 Mbps |
| 2 | Hyperoptic | 105.05 Mbps | 30.76—75.24 Mbps |
| 3 | Zone Broadband | 805.82 Mbps | 18.67—53.41 Mbps |
| 4 | BT | 919.89 Mbps | 19.46—51.66 Mbps |
| 5 | KCOM | 51.03 Mbps | 13.39—50.04 Mbps |
| 6 | EE | 301.14 Mbps | 16.32—53.07 Mbps |
| 7 | TalkTalk | 473.69 Mbps | 17.51—52.12 Mbps |
| 8 | Vodafone | 343.87 Mbps | 23.13—38.87 Mbps |
| 9 | Sky Broadband | 147.94 Mbps | 14.24—43.82 Mbps |
| 10 | Zen Internet | 497.64 Mbps | 5.85—43.78 Mbps |
| 11 | Plusnet | 74.39 Mbps | 17.1—41.07 Mbps |
| 12 | Origin Broadband | 39.82 Mbps | 5.43—33.96 Mbps |
| 13 | Post Office Broadband | 73.25 Mbps | 6.25—19.55 Mbps |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Bolton
Bolton has 13 ISPs tested by its 285,372 residents.
BT is the fastest broadband provider in Bolton with 919.89 Mbps, and an average internet speed range of 19.46—51.66 Mbps.
The best internet provider in Bolton in Virgin Media, and their users typically see broadband speeds in the range of 52.47 to 200.95 Mbps.
Users in Bolton see an average internet speed of 26.48 up to 258 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 919.89 Mbps.
Broadband service from Virgin Media is available in Bolton, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 838.12 Mbps.
Broadband service from Sky Broadband is available in Bolton, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 147.94 Mbps.
Broadband service from BT is available in Bolton, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 919.89 Mbps.
The broadband provider with the most users in Bolton is Virgin Media.
Last updated: 16 Apr 2021