Broadband in Durham
Durham residents have run speed tests on 10 providers. This number is 68.63% above the United Kingdom average of 5.93 providers. ISPs available in Durham include Vodafone, TalkTalk, and BT. The most common provider in Durham is Vodafone, with a maximum recorded speed of 344.61 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 13.36—35.71 Mbps. Durham's fastest provider is BT, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 613.26 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world speed users will see in Durham is 17.46 Mbps, which is 31.98% below the The United Kingdom national average of 25.67 Mbps, and 4.59% below the average of 18.3 Mbps in Durham. Internet speeds in Durham are typically faster than Cassop-cum-Quarrington, but slower than Bearpark. Nearby cities include Framwellgate Moor with speeds 13.57—31.87 Mbps, and Bearpark with speeds 12.85—36.51 Mbps.
Providers
Internet in Durham
543rd
Fastest city in The United Kingdom
21st
Best speed range city in Durham
613.26 Mbps
Durham's fastest speed
12.75—35.69 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Durham residents
Durham Competitive Speed Map
How Durham Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 3385.49 Mbps | 21.91—73.58 Mbps | 33.02 Mbps | Faster |
| Birmingham | 931.57 Mbps | 16.53—70.36 Mbps | 25.81 Mbps | Faster |
| Liverpool | 912.85 Mbps | 13.03—55.03 Mbps | 19.04 Mbps | Faster |
| Nottingham | 834.74 Mbps | 15.06—62.44 Mbps | 22.64 Mbps | Faster |
| Sheffield | 815.42 Mbps | 13.64—47.31 Mbps | 19.47 Mbps | Faster |
| Bristol | 902.73 Mbps | 16.54—73.19 Mbps | 24.99 Mbps | Faster |
| Leicester | 910.64 Mbps | 16.5—70.2 Mbps | 24.53 Mbps | Faster |
| Edinburgh | 870.81 Mbps | 15.34—86.83 Mbps | 25.13 Mbps | Faster |
| Durham | 613.26 Mbps | 12.75—35.69 Mbps | 17.46 Mbps | - |
| Glasgow | 898.7 Mbps | 8.3—40.78 Mbps | 11.87 Mbps | Slower |
Cities and Provider Speeds in Durham
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Easington Colliery | 230.04 Mbps | 15.56—46.94 Mbps | 22.21 Mbps | 7 |
| 2 | Bishop Auckland | 726.59 Mbps | 16.58—42.29 Mbps | 22.02 Mbps | 11 |
| 3 | Spennymoor | 283.1 Mbps | 16.06—36.63 Mbps | 21.56 Mbps | 8 |
| 4 | Great Aycliffe | 452.64 Mbps | 15.48—46.84 Mbps | 20.41 Mbps | 8 |
| 5 | Bournmoor | 511.44 Mbps | 14.13—47.29 Mbps | 20.27 Mbps | 7 |
| 6 | Pelton | 254.43 Mbps | 14.05—43.28 Mbps | 19.56 Mbps | 5 |
| 7 | Ferryhill | 149.74 Mbps | 14.74—34.81 Mbps | 19.52 Mbps | 7 |
| 8 | Easington Village | 732.8 Mbps | 14.41—39.13 Mbps | 19.39 Mbps | 8 |
| 9 | Trimdon | 70.11 Mbps | 13.86—28.39 Mbps | 19.3 Mbps | 7 |
| 10 | Barnard Castle | 252.79 Mbps | 13.96—39.86 Mbps | 18.77 Mbps | 7 |
| 11 | Stanhope | 90.84 Mbps | 17.7—31.15 Mbps | 18.69 Mbps | 5 |
| 12 | Wingate | 392.99 Mbps | 12.66—36.45 Mbps | 18.19 Mbps | 6 |
| 13 | Monk Hesleden | 73.76 Mbps | 12.95—34.52 Mbps | 18.05 Mbps | 7 |
| 14 | Stanley | 309.81 Mbps | 13.56—36.4 Mbps | 17.72 Mbps | 9 |
| 15 | Bearpark | 284.77 Mbps | 12.85—36.51 Mbps | 17.48 Mbps | 8 |
| 16 | Durham | 613.26 Mbps | 12.75—35.69 Mbps | 17.46 Mbps | 10 |
| 17 | Cassop-cum-Quarrington | 188.82 Mbps | 12.24—34.87 Mbps | 17.22 Mbps | 7 |
| 18 | Healeyfield | 463.79 Mbps | 12.64—35.43 Mbps | 16.46 Mbps | 8 |
| 19 | Cotherstone | 279.16 Mbps | 9.82—36.05 Mbps | 14.62 Mbps | 7 |
| 20 | Edmondsley | 394.72 Mbps | 9.15—33.34 Mbps | 13.87 Mbps | 8 |
| 21 | Barningham | 70.85 Mbps | 9.1—13.81 Mbps | 9.19 Mbps | 1 |
Durham Over Time
How Durham Compares for Internet Speed in Durham
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Stanley | 309.81 Mbps | 13.56—36.4 Mbps | 17.72 Mbps | Faster |
| 20 | Bearpark | 284.77 Mbps | 12.85—36.51 Mbps | 17.48 Mbps | Faster |
| 21 | Durham | 613.26 Mbps | 12.75—35.69 Mbps | 17.46 Mbps | - |
| 22 | Cassop-cum-Quarrington | 188.82 Mbps | 12.24—34.87 Mbps | 17.22 Mbps | Slower |
| 23 | Framwellgate Moor | 72.56 Mbps | 13.57—31.87 Mbps | 16.68 Mbps | Slower |
Durham Speed Test Results
We analysed the results of people in Durham test providers multiple times, with each test starting no more than 30 minutes after the previous speed test. On average, people in Durham ran 4 speed tests per session. Looking at download speeds, if the Durham resident's final test is 10% faster than their starting download speed, we count that as a succesful and faster speed test result. We count an unsuccessful, slower result if the final result is 10% slower than the starting result; we'd hope their ISP contacts them ASAP! For speed tests that don't vary by that much, we consider the final result to be the same. For Durham's residents, of the speed tests we measured, 40% were fast, 29.47% slow, and 30.53% broadly the same.
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TalkTalk | 21 Sep 2020 17:49:46 | 4 | 5 mins | 26.92 Mbps | 23.85 Mbps | Needs help |
| Vodafone | 20 Sep 2020 21:30:17 | 2 | 45 secs | 43.29 Mbps | 52.06 Mbps | Improved |
| TalkTalk | 20 Sep 2020 20:47:15 | 2 | 3 mins | 24.87 Mbps | 27.71 Mbps | Improved |
| Vodafone | 20 Sep 2020 19:49:04 | 3 | 24 mins | 6.63 Mbps | 12.67 Mbps | Improved |
| TalkTalk | 20 Sep 2020 12:28:45 | 2 | 27 secs | 53.56 Mbps | 56.1 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 19 Sep 2020 14:25:12 | 2 | 47 secs | 0.44 Mbps | 0.52 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| BT | 18 Sep 2020 08:31:48 | 3 | 6 mins | 11.95 Mbps | 0.92 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| TalkTalk | 15 Sep 2020 20:49:44 | 2 | 25 secs | 19.44 Mbps | 28.42 Mbps | Improved |
| TalkTalk | 15 Sep 2020 16:49:42 | 2 | 6 mins | 29.13 Mbps | 26.03 Mbps | Needs help |
| Plusnet | 15 Sep 2020 16:45:12 | 3 | 9 mins | 60.35 Mbps | 51.64 Mbps | Needs help |
| Plusnet | 15 Sep 2020 08:15:48 | 2 | 18 mins | 0.5 Mbps | 1.92 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| TalkTalk | 14 Sep 2020 13:11:46 | 2 | 14 mins | 45.14 Mbps | 57.01 Mbps | Improved |
| EE | 13 Sep 2020 23:02:38 | 2 | 34 secs | 23.77 Mbps | 28.79 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 13 Sep 2020 13:46:05 | 2 | 6 mins | 27.93 Mbps | 18.74 Mbps | Needs help |
| Vodafone | 13 Sep 2020 09:07:00 | 2 | 22 secs | 59.03 Mbps | 60.19 Mbps | |
| Vodafone | 12 Sep 2020 15:53:07 | 2 | 29 secs | 39.06 Mbps | 44.19 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 09 Sep 2020 12:22:18 | 2 | 6 mins | 15.92 Mbps | 3.27 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| BT | 05 Sep 2020 20:50:38 | 3 | 6 mins | 2.6 Mbps | 2.57 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| TalkTalk | 05 Sep 2020 20:10:37 | 2 | 30 secs | 19.84 Mbps | 21.15 Mbps | |
| Vodafone | 05 Sep 2020 18:31:49 | 4 | 26 mins | 0.4 Mbps | 0.35 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Durham
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgin Media | 267.58 Mbps | 31.9—136.35 Mbps |
| 2 | Glide | 198.06 Mbps | 25.61—49.73 Mbps |
| 3 | BT | 613.26 Mbps | 17.64—43.46 Mbps |
| 4 | KCOM | 30.61 Mbps | 0—27.69 Mbps |
| 5 | EE | 242.74 Mbps | 17.14—47.79 Mbps |
| 6 | Vodafone | 344.61 Mbps | 13.36—35.71 Mbps |
| 7 | TalkTalk | 147.79 Mbps | 12.36—32.8 Mbps |
| 8 | Sky Broadband | 126.04 Mbps | 11.28—37.22 Mbps |
| 9 | Plusnet | 73.1 Mbps | 10.48—27.58 Mbps |
| 10 | Post Office Broadband | 69.77 Mbps | 3.6—16.66 Mbps |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Durham
Durham has 10 ISPs tested by its 47,785 residents.
BT is the fastest provider in Durham with 613.26 Mbps, and an average speed range of 17.64—43.46 Mbps.
The best provider in Durham in Virgin Media, and their users typically see speeds in the range of 31.9 to 136.35 Mbps.
Users in Durham see an average internet speed of 12.75 up to 2166 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 613.26 Mbps.
Vodafone is available in Durham, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 344.61 Mbps.
TalkTalk is available in Durham, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 147.79 Mbps.
BT is available in Durham, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 613.26 Mbps.
The provider with the most users in Durham is Vodafone.
Last updated: 21 Sep 2020