There are 17 different broadband providers available to and being tested by people living in Cardiff. Typical internet speeds vary from 25.98 to 72.72 Mbps, and the highest broadband speed we've seen is 1368.37 Mbps from Virgin Media. Other fast internet providers include Spectrum Internet with 930.48 Mbps, Vodafone with 927.11 Mbps, and BT with 923.87 Mbps. Overall, internet speeds in Cardiff are 5.36% worse than the United Kingdom national average of 37.11 Mbps. The most common broadprovider in Cardiff is Virgin Media, and their typical speeds range from 36.58 to 141.88 Mbps.
Cardiff 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.
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Cardiff
| # | Provider Name | Max Download Speed | Typical Speed Range | # Cities Served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BT | 923.87 Mbps | 37.03—54.94 Mbps | 10 |
| 2 | TalkTalk | 589.86 Mbps | 24.93—56.02 Mbps | 6 |
| 3 | Sky Broadband | 148.82 Mbps | 21.37—55.21 Mbps | 6 |
| 4 | EE | 426.91 Mbps | 14.64—48.63 Mbps | 6 |
| 5 | Plusnet | 74.54 Mbps | 12.05—41.5 Mbps | 6 |
| 6 | Virgin Media | 1368.37 Mbps | 36.58—141.88 Mbps | 5 |
| 7 | Vodafone | 927.11 Mbps | 27.62—66.77 Mbps | 5 |
| 8 | Post Office Broadband | 74.1 Mbps | 5.72—35.3 Mbps | 5 |
| 9 | Independent Fibre Networks | 367.96 Mbps | 37.85—97.98 Mbps | 3 |
| 10 | Spectrum Internet | 930.48 Mbps | 90.25—515.49 Mbps | 2 |
| 11 | FibreNest | 529.1 Mbps | 73.07—293.28 Mbps | 1 |
| 12 | Glide | 577.62 Mbps | 87.77—178.83 Mbps | 1 |
| 13 | Hyperoptic | 569.24 Mbps | 62.24—165.58 Mbps | 1 |
| 14 | Gradwell | 86.11 Mbps | 23.34—74.99 Mbps | 1 |
| 15 | Zen Internet | 66.89 Mbps | 18.66—34 Mbps | 1 |
| 16 | KCOM | 93.07 Mbps | 1.91—25.41 Mbps | 1 |
| 17 | Origin Broadband | 67.43 Mbps | 1.56—30.54 Mbps | 1 |
Cities and Broadband Provider Speeds in Cardiff
| Position | City | Max Download Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median Speed | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pen-y-lan | 932.08 Mbps | 33.99—72.53 Mbps | 42.52 Mbps | 8 |
| 2 | Gabalfa | 928.97 Mbps | 29.63—70.73 Mbps | 37.05 Mbps | 8 |
| 3 | Trowbridge | 1368.37 Mbps | 22.8—108.73 Mbps | 36.28 Mbps | 10 |
| 4 | Castle | 930.48 Mbps | 22.89—71.29 Mbps | 32.04 Mbps | 15 |
| 5 | Pentyrch | 543.19 Mbps | 22.01—44.7 Mbps | 28.23 Mbps | 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Cardiff
How many providers in Cardiff are there?
Cardiff has 17 ISPs available.
Who is the fastest provider in Cardiff?
Virgin Media is the fastest provider in Cardiff with 1368.37 Mbps, and an average speed range of 36.58—141.88 Mbps.
What is the average internet speed in Cardiff?
Users in Cardiff see an average internet speed of 25.98 up to 72.72 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 1368.37 Mbps.
Is Virgin Media available in Cardiff?
Virgin Media is available in Cardiff, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 1368.37 Mbps.
Is BT available in Cardiff?
BT is available in Cardiff, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 923.87 Mbps.
Is Plusnet available in Cardiff?
Plusnet is available in Cardiff, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 74.54 Mbps.
Who is the the most popular provider in Cardiff?
The provider with the most users in Cardiff is Virgin Media.
Last updated: 03 Aug 2021