Internet Providers in Cardiff
There are 17 different providers available to and being tested by people living in Cardiff. Typical internet speeds vary from 13.89 to 57.14 Mbps, and the highest speed we've seen is 933.07 Mbps from Spectrum Internet. Other fast providers include Hyperoptic with 851.64 Mbps, BT with 844.37 Mbps, and Virgin Media with 698.09 Mbps. Overall, internet speeds in Cardiff are 14.81% worse than the United Kingdom national average of 24.3 Mbps. The most common provider in Cardiff is Virgin Media, their typical speeds ranging from 24.65 to 106.93 Mbps.
Cardiff Over Time
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Cardiff
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | # Cities Served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BT | 844.37 Mbps | 16.26—49.77 Mbps | 12 |
| 2 | EE | 290.93 Mbps | 12.26—39.98 Mbps | 6 |
| 3 | TalkTalk | 207.24 Mbps | 12.63—36.67 Mbps | 6 |
| 4 | Plusnet | 75.5 Mbps | 9.23—32.57 Mbps | 6 |
| 5 | Sky Broadband | 141.38 Mbps | 7.23—29.71 Mbps | 6 |
| 6 | Post Office Broadband | 74.64 Mbps | 4.1—19 Mbps | 6 |
| 7 | Virgin Media | 698.09 Mbps | 24.65—106.93 Mbps | 5 |
| 8 | Vodafone | 501.77 Mbps | 16.86—37.98 Mbps | 5 |
| 9 | Independent Fibre Networks | 365.13 Mbps | 22.27—70.98 Mbps | 3 |
| 10 | Hyperoptic | 851.64 Mbps | 44.82—162.82 Mbps | 2 |
| 11 | Spectrum Internet | 933.07 Mbps | 91.11—878.71 Mbps | 1 |
| 12 | FibreNest | 529.1 Mbps | 27.23—156.3 Mbps | 1 |
| 13 | Glide | 593.25 Mbps | 28.25—95.43 Mbps | 1 |
| 14 | Gradwell | 81.49 Mbps | 22.42—63.19 Mbps | 1 |
| 15 | KCOM | 118.36 Mbps | 20.15—53.43 Mbps | 1 |
| 16 | Andrews & Arnold | 35.97 Mbps | 0—13.21 Mbps | 1 |
| 17 | Origin Broadband | 55.76 Mbps | 4.79—21.43 Mbps | 1 |
Cities and Provider Speeds in Cardiff
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trowbridge | 545.51 Mbps | 16.02—94.23 Mbps | 25.07 Mbps | 10 |
| 2 | Gabalfa | 844.37 Mbps | 17.18—58.69 Mbps | 24.2 Mbps | 9 |
| 3 | Pen-y-lan | 761.27 Mbps | 15.1—54.81 Mbps | 23.54 Mbps | 8 |
| 4 | Castle | 933.07 Mbps | 12.44—54.3 Mbps | 18.74 Mbps | 14 |
| 5 | Pentyrch | 648.12 Mbps | 11.53—36.02 Mbps | 16.16 Mbps | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Cardiff
Cardiff has 17 ISPs available.
Spectrum Internet is the fastest provider in Cardiff with 933.07 Mbps, and an average speed range of 91.11—878.71 Mbps.
Users in Cardiff see an average internet speed of 13.89 up to 57.14 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 933.07 Mbps.
Virgin Media is available in Cardiff, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 698.09 Mbps.
Plusnet is available in Cardiff, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 75.5 Mbps.
BT is available in Cardiff, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 844.37 Mbps.
The provider with the most users in Cardiff is Virgin Media.
Last updated: 11 Aug 2020