Broadband Statistics for Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
| Broadband Providers | 18 |
|---|---|
| Fastest Speed | 939.51 Mbps |
| Median Speed | 52.72 Mbps |
| Fastest Provider | Cambridge Fibre |
Residents in Cambridge have run speed tests on 18 broadband providers. This number is 197.52% above the United Kingdom average of 6.05 internet service providers. ISPs available in Cambridge include Virgin Media, Sky Broadband, and BT. The most common broadband provider in Cambridge is Virgin Media, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 902.85 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 62.16—206.55 Mbps.
Cambridge's fastest provider is Cambridge Fibre, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 939.51 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Cambridge is 52.72 Mbps, which is 42.03% above the The United Kingdom national average of 37.12 Mbps, and 17.52% above the average of 44.86 Mbps in Cambridgeshire.
Internet speeds in Cambridge are typically faster than Huntingdon, but slower than Waterbeach. Nearby locations include Grantchester with speeds 19.96—61.02 Mbps, Great Shelford with speeds 17.83—25.16 Mbps, and Histon with speeds 10.05—19.89 Mbps.
Broadband Providers
![Cambridge Fibre in Cambridge]()
Not enough reviews203.59 MbpsCambridge Fibre's typical internet speed range in Cambridge is 195.27 to 488.89 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 939.51 Mbps. Cambridge residents have performed 5,357 speed tests on Cambridge Fibre Broadband.
![Hyperoptic in Cambridge]()
26 Reviews170.75 MbpsHyperoptic's typical internet speed range in Cambridge is 170.46 to 171.19 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 484.85 Mbps. Cambridge residents have performed 1,447 speed tests on Hyperoptic Broadband.
Virgin Media's typical internet speed range in Cambridge is 62.16 to 206.55 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 902.85 Mbps. Cambridge residents have performed 109,515 speed tests on Virgin Media Broadband.
![iDNET in Cambridge]()
1 Review82.16 MbpsiDNET's typical internet speed range in Cambridge is 73.69 to 92.6 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 94.02 Mbps. Cambridge residents have performed 11 speed tests on iDNET Broadband.
![Glide in Cambridge]()
4 Reviews50.19 MbpsGlide's typical internet speed range in Cambridge is 37.95 to 62.61 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 753.26 Mbps. Cambridge residents have performed 11 speed tests on Glide Broadband.
- Independent Fibre Networks2 Reviews46.41 Mbps
Independent Fibre Networks's typical internet speed range in Cambridge is 37.84 to 101.79 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 367.49 Mbps. Cambridge residents have performed 147 speed tests on Independent Fibre Networks Broadband.
![Andrews & Arnold in Cambridge]()
5 Reviews44.97 MbpsAndrews & Arnold's typical internet speed range in Cambridge is 35.8 to 71.03 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 110.22 Mbps. Cambridge residents have performed 34 speed tests on Andrews & Arnold Broadband.
BT's typical internet speed range in Cambridge is 32.65 to 72.49 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 926.5 Mbps. Cambridge residents have performed 30,197 speed tests on BT Broadband.
Vodafone's typical internet speed range in Cambridge is 31.99 to 69.5 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 932.13 Mbps. Cambridge residents have performed 1,740 speed tests on Vodafone Broadband.
- telcom (Velocity Fibre)Not enough reviews36.98 Mbps
telcom (Velocity Fibre)'s typical internet speed range in Cambridge is 8.2 to 60.08 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 176.47 Mbps. Cambridge residents have performed 6 speed tests on telcom (Velocity Fibre) Broadband.
![Spitfire in Cambridge]()
Not enough reviews32.22 MbpsSpitfire's typical internet speed range in Cambridge is 26.45 to 84.22 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 91.95 Mbps. Cambridge residents have performed 24 speed tests on Spitfire Broadband.
![Zen Internet in Cambridge]()
34 Reviews31.23 MbpsZen Internet's typical internet speed range in Cambridge is 22.84 to 72.91 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 648.11 Mbps. Cambridge residents have performed 857 speed tests on Zen Internet Broadband.
TalkTalk's typical internet speed range in Cambridge is 21.88 to 43.32 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 481.75 Mbps. Cambridge residents have performed 10,437 speed tests on TalkTalk Broadband.
Plusnet's typical internet speed range in Cambridge is 21.04 to 59.68 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 74.8 Mbps. Cambridge residents have performed 7,164 speed tests on Plusnet Broadband.
Sky Broadband's typical internet speed range in Cambridge is 16.5 to 55.46 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 502.46 Mbps. Cambridge residents have performed 32,886 speed tests on Sky Broadband.
EE's typical internet speed range in Cambridge is 15.06 to 50.82 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 638.9 Mbps. Cambridge residents have performed 3,160 speed tests on EE Broadband.
Shell Energy's typical internet speed range in Cambridge is 11.37 to 27.71 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 74.2 Mbps. Cambridge residents have performed 839 speed tests on Shell Energy Broadband.
![CIX in Cambridge]()
1 Review9.63 MbpsCIX's typical internet speed range in Cambridge is 8.6 to 11.05 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 64.36 Mbps. Cambridge residents have performed 72 speed tests on CIX Broadband.
Broadband in Cambridge
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Best speed range city in Cambridgeshire
939.51 Mbps
Cambridge's fastest speed
37.03—131.83 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Cambridge residents
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Average Broadband Speeds in Cambridge
| Year | Cambridge Average | United Kingdom Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 28.37 Mbps | 26.27 Mbps | 7.99% Faster |
| 2019 | 33.96 Mbps | 30.63 Mbps | 10.87% Faster |
| 2020 | 120.07 Mbps | 80.31 Mbps | 49.51% Faster |
| 2021 | 84.34 Mbps | 66.05 Mbps | 27.69% Faster |
Cambridge Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Cambridge | Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 22.28% | 24.87% | 28.66% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 20.74% | 23.64% | 26.52% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 18.66% | 21.17% | 20.91% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 7.68% | 8.29% | 8.46% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 26.69% | 19.61% | 13.12% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 3.96% | 2.42% | 2.33% |
How Cambridge Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 939.51 Mbps | 37.03—131.83 Mbps | 52.72 Mbps | - |
| London | 5284.34 Mbps | 34.98—94 Mbps | 47.47 Mbps | Slower |
| Birmingham | 941.32 Mbps | 28.85—102.64 Mbps | 37.33 Mbps | Slower |
| Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 24.25—89.82 Mbps | 33.13 Mbps | Slower |
| Nottingham | 934.56 Mbps | 24.07—53.37 Mbps | 28.54 Mbps | Slower |
| Sheffield | 932.42 Mbps | 23.24—67.27 Mbps | 31.55 Mbps | Slower |
| Bristol | 941.78 Mbps | 30.01—109.67 Mbps | 41.76 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 913.93 Mbps | 18.71—70.24 Mbps | 30.14 Mbps | Slower |
| Leicester | 933.42 Mbps | 26.6—93.62 Mbps | 36.33 Mbps | Slower |
| Edinburgh | 705.74 Mbps | 32.82—109.06 Mbps | 42.2 Mbps | Slower |
Cambridge 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 Cambridge Compares for Internet Speed in Cambridgeshire
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Saint Neots | 639.02 Mbps | 40.61—93.16 Mbps | 63.84 Mbps | Faster |
| 6 | Waterbeach | 904.63 Mbps | 36.79—70.09 Mbps | 52.84 Mbps | Faster |
| 7 | Cambridge | 939.51 Mbps | 37.03—131.83 Mbps | 52.72 Mbps | - |
| 8 | Huntingdon | 937.52 Mbps | 37.81—158.64 Mbps | 51.67 Mbps | Slower |
| 9 | Cambourne | 934.67 Mbps | 34.83—61.97 Mbps | 44.35 Mbps | Slower |
Cambridge Internet Speed Test Results
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Broadband | 20 Sep 2021 22:56:16 | 2 | 26 secs | 129.23 Mbps | 140.15 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 20 Sep 2021 22:40:50 | 3 | 13 mins | 39 Mbps | 9.73 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 20 Sep 2021 22:27:58 | 2 | 28 secs | 6.63 Mbps | 2.92 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Sky Broadband | 20 Sep 2021 21:55:46 | 4 | 14 mins | 0.42 Mbps | 2.99 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 20 Sep 2021 20:36:22 | 9 | 88 mins | 0.92 Mbps | 40.45 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 20 Sep 2021 21:11:43 | 8 | 13 mins | 5.55 Mbps | 17.47 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 20 Sep 2021 21:18:14 | 2 | 63 secs | 52.65 Mbps | 91.66 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 20 Sep 2021 20:56:15 | 2 | 3 mins | 0.34 Mbps | 0.97 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Sky Broadband | 20 Sep 2021 20:44:29 | 3 | 5 mins | 3.18 Mbps | 7.74 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 20 Sep 2021 20:41:30 | 3 | 109 secs | 90.56 Mbps | 88.05 Mbps | |
| BT | 20 Sep 2021 19:54:30 | 2 | 68 secs | 31.11 Mbps | 67.26 Mbps | Improved |
| Cambridge Fibre | 20 Sep 2021 19:42:45 | 2 | 116 secs | 240.74 Mbps | 207.95 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 20 Sep 2021 19:25:16 | 2 | 3 mins | 35.19 Mbps | 32.92 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 20 Sep 2021 19:20:17 | 2 | 2 mins | 188.5 Mbps | 207.38 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 20 Sep 2021 19:02:57 | 2 | 62 secs | 61.2 Mbps | 61.11 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 20 Sep 2021 18:49:18 | 5 | 2 mins | 36.92 Mbps | 327.04 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 20 Sep 2021 17:54:04 | 17 | 51 mins | 206.32 Mbps | 42.95 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 20 Sep 2021 18:35:48 | 3 | 39 secs | 0.72 Mbps | 6.54 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 20 Sep 2021 18:31:38 | 3 | 2 mins | 43.8 Mbps | 47.09 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 20 Sep 2021 18:29:50 | 2 | 103 secs | 5.23 Mbps | 104.17 Mbps | Improved |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Cambridge
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambridge Fibre | 939.51 Mbps | 195.27—488.89 Mbps |
| 2 | Hyperoptic | 484.85 Mbps | 170.46—171.19 Mbps |
| 3 | Virgin Media | 902.85 Mbps | 62.16—206.55 Mbps |
| 4 | Glide | 753.26 Mbps | 37.95—62.61 Mbps |
| 5 | BT | 926.5 Mbps | 32.65—72.49 Mbps |
| 6 | iDNET | 94.02 Mbps | 73.69—92.6 Mbps |
| 7 | Independent Fibre Networks | 367.49 Mbps | 37.84—101.79 Mbps |
| 8 | telcom (Velocity Fibre) | 176.47 Mbps | 8.2—60.08 Mbps |
| 9 | Zen Internet | 648.11 Mbps | 22.84—72.91 Mbps |
| 10 | Vodafone | 932.13 Mbps | 31.99—69.5 Mbps |
| 11 | Andrews & Arnold | 110.22 Mbps | 35.8—71.03 Mbps |
| 12 | Spitfire | 91.95 Mbps | 26.45—84.22 Mbps |
| 13 | EE | 638.9 Mbps | 15.06—50.82 Mbps |
| 14 | Sky Broadband | 502.46 Mbps | 16.5—55.46 Mbps |
| 15 | Plusnet | 74.8 Mbps | 21.04—59.68 Mbps |
| 16 | TalkTalk | 481.75 Mbps | 21.88—43.32 Mbps |
| 17 | Shell Energy | 74.2 Mbps | 11.37—27.71 Mbps |
| 18 | CIX | 64.36 Mbps | 8.6—11.05 Mbps |
Cambridge Broadband Speed Map
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Last updated: 20 Sep 2021