Broadband Statistics for Bolton, Bolton
| Broadband Providers | 13 |
|---|---|
| Fastest Speed | 904.53 Mbps |
| Median Speed | 48.39 Mbps |
| Fastest Provider | BT |
Residents in Bolton have run speed tests on 13 broadband providers. This number is 112.07% above the United Kingdom average of 6.13 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 61.69—211.41 Mbps.
Bolton's fastest provider is BT, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 904.53 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Bolton is 48.39 Mbps, which is 30.78% above the The United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps, and 2.17% above the average of 47.36 Mbps in Bolton.
Nearby locations include Westhoughton with speeds 23.05—62.89 Mbps, and Horwich with speeds 23.23—54.19 Mbps. Our research into internet speeds in Bolton includes analysing postcove-level coverage data of broadband in BL1, BL3, BL2, BL4, and BL7.
Broadband Providers
![Virgin Media in Bolton]()
808 Reviews90.48 MbpsVirgin Media's typical internet speed range in Bolton is 61.69 to 211.41 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 838.12 Mbps. Bolton residents have performed 70,804 speed tests on Virgin Media Broadband.
![Hyperoptic in Bolton]()
31 Reviews53.04 MbpsHyperoptic's typical internet speed range in Bolton is 30.76 to 67.97 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 105.05 Mbps. Bolton residents have performed 7 speed tests on Hyperoptic Broadband.
- Zone BroadbandNot enough reviews50.93 Mbps
Zone Broadband's typical internet speed range in Bolton is 36.12 to 114.45 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 805.82 Mbps. Bolton residents have performed 20 speed tests on Zone Broadband.
Vodafone's typical internet speed range in Bolton is 31.6 to 64.35 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 898.52 Mbps. Bolton residents have performed 3,947 speed tests on Vodafone Broadband.
BT's typical internet speed range in Bolton is 28.86 to 68.07 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 904.53 Mbps. Bolton residents have performed 12,413 speed tests on BT Broadband.
TalkTalk's typical internet speed range in Bolton is 24.81 to 56.41 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 473.69 Mbps. Bolton residents have performed 2,361 speed tests on TalkTalk Broadband.
EE's typical internet speed range in Bolton is 21.76 to 58.48 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 372.47 Mbps. Bolton residents have performed 2,784 speed tests on EE Broadband.
Sky Broadband's typical internet speed range in Bolton is 18.73 to 55.21 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 505.06 Mbps. Bolton residents have performed 20,685 speed tests on Sky Broadband.
Plusnet's typical internet speed range in Bolton is 19.68 to 45.89 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 74.19 Mbps. Bolton residents have performed 5,266 speed tests on Plusnet Broadband.
![CIX in Bolton]()
1 Review13.21 MbpsCIX's typical internet speed range in Bolton is 9.72 to 42.3 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 626.49 Mbps. Bolton residents have performed 46 speed tests on CIX Broadband.
Shell Energy's typical internet speed range in Bolton is 6.28 to 23.66 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 73.25 Mbps. Bolton residents have performed 352 speed tests on Shell Energy Broadband.
![Origin Broadband in Bolton]()
19 Reviews7.69 MbpsOrigin Broadband's typical internet speed range in Bolton is 2.38 to 22.59 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 24.29 Mbps. Bolton residents have performed 10 speed tests on Origin Broadband.
![Zen Internet in Bolton]()
37 Reviews7.2 MbpsZen Internet's typical internet speed range in Bolton is 5.93 to 43.27 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 500.5 Mbps. Bolton residents have performed 259 speed tests on Zen Internet Broadband.
Broadband in Bolton
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Best speed range city in Bolton
904.53 Mbps
Bolton's fastest speed
35.57—136.2 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Bolton residents
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Average Broadband Speeds in Bolton
| Year | Bolton Average | United Kingdom Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 22.53 Mbps | 26.27 Mbps | 14.24% Slower |
| 2019 | 32.43 Mbps | 30.63 Mbps | 5.88% Faster |
| 2020 | 109.54 Mbps | 80.31 Mbps | 36.40% Faster |
| 2021 | 83.81 Mbps | 66.05 Mbps | 26.89% Faster |
Bolton Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Bolton | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 24.87% | 28.66% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 25.06% | 26.52% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 20.84% | 20.91% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 6.37% | 8.46% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 19.48% | 13.12% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 3.40% | 2.33% |
How Bolton Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton | 904.53 Mbps | 35.57—136.2 Mbps | 48.39 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 Bolton
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolton | 904.53 Mbps | 35.57—136.2 Mbps | 48.39 Mbps | 13 |
| 2 | Horwich | 454.18 Mbps | 23.23—54.19 Mbps | 30.05 Mbps | 7 |
| 3 | Westhoughton | 932.8 Mbps | 23.05—62.89 Mbps | 29.87 Mbps | 8 |
Bolton 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 Bolton Compares for Internet Speed in Bolton
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolton | 904.53 Mbps | 35.57—136.2 Mbps | 48.39 Mbps | - |
Bolton Internet Speed Test Results
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 23:54:42 | 2 | 4 mins | 195.32 Mbps | 190.6 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 21:57:24 | 2 | 19 mins | 59.76 Mbps | 43.03 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 22:13:57 | 3 | 84 secs | 33.37 Mbps | 98.07 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 21:14:27 | 22 | 47 mins | 41.3 Mbps | 49.74 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 21:36:05 | 2 | 4 mins | 143.89 Mbps | 159.59 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 21:29:31 | 7 | 6 mins | 2.87 Mbps | 0.16 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 21:23:56 | 5 | 9 mins | 73.91 Mbps | 109.57 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 21:07:05 | 2 | 61 secs | 4.65 Mbps | 4.48 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| BT | 17 Oct 2021 20:01:45 | 2 | 11 mins | 9.65 Mbps | 7.65 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 19:57:45 | 2 | 26 secs | 56.06 Mbps | 65.04 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 19:34:56 | 6 | 9 mins | 76.06 Mbps | 70.57 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 18:58:40 | 4 | 16 mins | 59.67 Mbps | 63.22 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 19:10:22 | 2 | 78 secs | 91.47 Mbps | 93.37 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 18:42:19 | 2 | 82 secs | 93.51 Mbps | 188.45 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 18:31:11 | 5 | 7 mins | 20.63 Mbps | 21.63 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 18:38:11 | 2 | 13 secs | 158.96 Mbps | 193.29 Mbps | Improved |
| EE | 17 Oct 2021 17:00:29 | 6 | 67 mins | 67.91 Mbps | 0.43 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| BT | 17 Oct 2021 17:55:03 | 2 | 93 secs | 3.82 Mbps | 15.14 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 17:40:12 | 2 | 6 mins | 101.1 Mbps | 82.1 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 17:41:42 | 2 | 26 secs | 96.44 Mbps | 105.93 Mbps |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Bolton
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgin Media | 838.12 Mbps | 61.69—211.41 Mbps |
| 2 | Zone Broadband | 805.82 Mbps | 36.12—114.45 Mbps |
| 3 | Hyperoptic | 105.05 Mbps | 30.76—67.97 Mbps |
| 4 | BT | 904.53 Mbps | 28.86—68.07 Mbps |
| 5 | CIX | 626.49 Mbps | 9.72—42.3 Mbps |
| 6 | Vodafone | 898.52 Mbps | 31.6—64.35 Mbps |
| 7 | EE | 372.47 Mbps | 21.76—58.48 Mbps |
| 8 | TalkTalk | 473.69 Mbps | 24.81—56.41 Mbps |
| 9 | Sky Broadband | 505.06 Mbps | 18.73—55.21 Mbps |
| 10 | Zen Internet | 500.5 Mbps | 5.93—43.27 Mbps |
| 11 | Plusnet | 74.19 Mbps | 19.68—45.89 Mbps |
| 12 | Shell Energy | 73.25 Mbps | 6.28—23.66 Mbps |
| 13 | Origin Broadband | 24.29 Mbps | 2.38—22.59 Mbps |
Bolton Broadband Speed Map
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Last updated: 17 Oct 2021