There are 17 different broadband providers available to and being tested by people living in Cornwall. Typical internet speeds vary from 21.04 to 45.59 Mbps, and the highest broadband speed we've seen is 931.04 Mbps from BT. Other fast internet providers include Virgin Media with 924.41 Mbps, EE with 811.38 Mbps, and CCS Leeds with 697.61 Mbps. Overall, internet speeds in Cornwall are 31.54% worse than the United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps. The most common broadprovider in Cornwall is BT, and their typical speeds range from 22.69 to 44.31 Mbps.
Cornwall 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 Cornwall
| # | Provider Name | Max Download Speed | Typical Speed Range | # Cities Served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BT | 931.04 Mbps | 22.69—44.31 Mbps | 61 |
| 2 | Plusnet | 75.23 Mbps | 10.25—36.38 Mbps | 52 |
| 3 | EE | 811.38 Mbps | 10.98—37.03 Mbps | 44 |
| 4 | TalkTalk | 527.06 Mbps | 18.72—49.87 Mbps | 38 |
| 5 | Shell Energy | 72.41 Mbps | 6.7—19.94 Mbps | 36 |
| 6 | Sky Broadband | 506.69 Mbps | 16.13—55.49 Mbps | 34 |
| 7 | Vodafone | 107.19 Mbps | 24.4—49.66 Mbps | 19 |
| 8 | Zen Internet | 392.57 Mbps | 16.31—53.68 Mbps | 14 |
| 9 | KCOM | 572.07 Mbps | 5.35—42.23 Mbps | 11 |
| 10 | CIX | 548.53 Mbps | 15.66—32.82 Mbps | 6 |
| 11 | Origin Broadband | 73.94 Mbps | 8.83—40.44 Mbps | 4 |
| 12 | Virgin Media | 924.41 Mbps | 45.14—162.66 Mbps | 3 |
| 13 | CCS Leeds | 697.61 Mbps | 49.24—615.73 Mbps | 2 |
| 14 | Cerberus Networks | 370.62 Mbps | 7.49—148.86 Mbps | 2 |
| 15 | Andrews & Arnold | 73.41 Mbps | 8.33—12.38 Mbps | 2 |
| 16 | The Phone Coop | 28.36 Mbps | 17.98—25.12 Mbps | 1 |
| 17 | iDNET | 30.62 Mbps | 15.14—29.73 Mbps | 1 |
Cities and Broadband Provider Speeds in Cornwall
| Position | City | Max Download Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median Speed | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Austell | 548.53 Mbps | 56.98—62.73 Mbps | 57.84 Mbps | 5 |
| 2 | Looe | 811.38 Mbps | 31.02—73.63 Mbps | 54.87 Mbps | 6 |
| 3 | St. Issey | 882.51 Mbps | 36.14—210.5 Mbps | 50.76 Mbps | 5 |
| 4 | Saint Columb | 697.61 Mbps | 36.62—49.88 Mbps | 44.72 Mbps | 10 |
| 5 | Launceston | 615.98 Mbps | 29.79—72.61 Mbps | 41.47 Mbps | 5 |
| 6 | St. Blaise | 931.04 Mbps | 27.42—93.02 Mbps | 36.3 Mbps | 6 |
| 7 | St Ives | 871.12 Mbps | 21.06—66.67 Mbps | 36.1 Mbps | 9 |
| 8 | Ludgvan | 900.7 Mbps | 23.52—69.02 Mbps | 33.2 Mbps | 7 |
| 9 | Helston | 899.85 Mbps | 25.92—72.86 Mbps | 32.94 Mbps | 8 |
| 10 | Saltash | 568.55 Mbps | 23.97—362.68 Mbps | 32.25 Mbps | 7 |
| 11 | Truro | 903.02 Mbps | 22.41—67.63 Mbps | 31.06 Mbps | 8 |
| 12 | St Mewan | 880.88 Mbps | 22.06—60.6 Mbps | 30.3 Mbps | 6 |
| 13 | Bodmin | 907.27 Mbps | 21.04—69.71 Mbps | 30.09 Mbps | 7 |
| 14 | St Austell Bay | 893.42 Mbps | 22.17—62.34 Mbps | 29.69 Mbps | 6 |
| 15 | Penzance | 757.95 Mbps | 18.22—63.18 Mbps | 28.92 Mbps | 7 |
| 16 | Altarnun | 881.62 Mbps | 17.59—67.77 Mbps | 28.79 Mbps | 7 |
| 17 | Newquay | 897.43 Mbps | 18.72—66.93 Mbps | 27.88 Mbps | 10 |
| 18 | Pillaton | 877.04 Mbps | 21.3—54.48 Mbps | 27.77 Mbps | 7 |
| 19 | Hayle | 762.36 Mbps | 17.8—54.06 Mbps | 27.56 Mbps | 9 |
| 20 | Bude-Stratton | 924.41 Mbps | 16.52—57.75 Mbps | 26.07 Mbps | 10 |
| 21 | Liskeard | 900.95 Mbps | 22.2—33.01 Mbps | 24.68 Mbps | 8 |
| 22 | Kenwyn | 872.58 Mbps | 18.49—54.2 Mbps | 24.58 Mbps | 6 |
| 23 | Grade-Ruan | 514.1 Mbps | 14.18—101.59 Mbps | 23.38 Mbps | 6 |
| 24 | Carn Brea | 899.89 Mbps | 15.69—57.81 Mbps | 23.18 Mbps | 7 |
| 25 | Tintagel | 566.92 Mbps | 13.47—56.57 Mbps | 21.21 Mbps | 3 |
| 26 | Padstow | 828.91 Mbps | 12.87—67.01 Mbps | 20.36 Mbps | 4 |
| 27 | Redruth | 499.83 Mbps | 13.29—49.94 Mbps | 18.69 Mbps | 7 |
| 28 | Camborne | 821.92 Mbps | 13.6—62.47 Mbps | 16.93 Mbps | 9 |
| 29 | Feock | 879.25 Mbps | 11.21—52.32 Mbps | 15.71 Mbps | 5 |
| 30 | Falmouth | 480.84 Mbps | 9.92—36.69 Mbps | 14.11 Mbps | 9 |
| 31 | Calstock | 600.25 Mbps | 9.3—57.63 Mbps | 14.08 Mbps | 8 |
| 32 | Blisland | 299.03 Mbps | 7.99—36.24 Mbps | 13.4 Mbps | 7 |
| 33 | Callington | 874.68 Mbps | 8.92—48.25 Mbps | 13.28 Mbps | 5 |
| 34 | Perranzabuloe | 558.26 Mbps | 7.05—49.3 Mbps | 12.36 Mbps | 6 |
| 35 | Torpoint | 776.12 Mbps | 9.21—36.59 Mbps | 12.2 Mbps | 6 |
| 36 | Sancreed | 134.04 Mbps | 6.89—25.38 Mbps | 10.74 Mbps | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Cornwall
How many providers in Cornwall are there?
Cornwall has 17 ISPs available.
Who is the fastest provider in Cornwall?
BT is the fastest provider in Cornwall with 931.04 Mbps, and an average speed range of 22.69—44.31 Mbps.
What is the average internet speed in Cornwall?
Users in Cornwall see an average internet speed of 21.04 up to 45.59 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 931.04 Mbps.
Is BT available in Cornwall?
BT is available in Cornwall, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 931.04 Mbps.
Is Sky Broadband available in Cornwall?
Sky Broadband is available in Cornwall, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 506.69 Mbps.
Is TalkTalk available in Cornwall?
TalkTalk is available in Cornwall, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 527.06 Mbps.
Who is the the most popular provider in Cornwall?
The provider with the most users in Cornwall is BT.
Last updated: 13 Oct 2021