Broadband Statistics for Gateshead, Gateshead
| Broadband Providers | 14 |
|---|---|
| Fastest Speed | 900.64 Mbps |
| Median Speed | 31.02 Mbps |
| Fastest Provider | Hyperoptic |
Residents in Gateshead have run speed tests on 14 broadband providers. This number is 128.01% above the United Kingdom average of 6.14 internet service providers. ISPs available in Gateshead include Virgin Media, Sky Broadband, and BT. The most common broadband provider in Gateshead is Virgin Media, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 880.27 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 42.62—126.02 Mbps.
Gateshead's fastest provider is Hyperoptic, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 900.64 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Gateshead is 31.02 Mbps, which is 16.16% below the The United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps, and 0.55% above the average of 30.85 Mbps in Gateshead.
Internet speeds in Gateshead are typically faster than Lamesley. Nearby locations include Lamesley with speeds 5.83—29.89 Mbps. Our research into internet speeds in Gateshead includes analysing postcove-level coverage data of broadband in NE10, NE9, NE8, NE16, and NE21.
Broadband Providers
![Glide in Gateshead]()
6 Reviews62.37 MbpsGlide's typical internet speed range in Gateshead is 37.6 to 92.1 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 109.85 Mbps. Gateshead residents have performed 55 speed tests on Glide Broadband.
![Virgin Media in Gateshead]()
819 Reviews62.29 MbpsVirgin Media's typical internet speed range in Gateshead is 42.62 to 126.02 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 880.27 Mbps. Gateshead residents have performed 28,664 speed tests on Virgin Media Broadband.
![Zen Internet in Gateshead]()
39 Reviews45.62 MbpsZen Internet's typical internet speed range in Gateshead is 14.3 to 78.06 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 395.39 Mbps. Gateshead residents have performed 4 speed tests on Zen Internet Broadband.
![Andrews & Arnold in Gateshead]()
7 Reviews44.47 MbpsAndrews & Arnold's typical internet speed range in Gateshead is 36.18 to 62.01 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 62.35 Mbps. Gateshead residents have performed 4 speed tests on Andrews & Arnold Broadband.
![Hyperoptic in Gateshead]()
31 Reviews43.23 MbpsHyperoptic's typical internet speed range in Gateshead is 37.81 to 145.92 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 900.64 Mbps. Gateshead residents have performed 281 speed tests on Hyperoptic Broadband.
Vodafone's typical internet speed range in Gateshead is 29.33 to 50.33 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 214.26 Mbps. Gateshead residents have performed 1,433 speed tests on Vodafone Broadband.
EE's typical internet speed range in Gateshead is 17.43 to 52.47 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 429.13 Mbps. Gateshead residents have performed 1,689 speed tests on EE Broadband.
BT's typical internet speed range in Gateshead is 16.08 to 48.24 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 798.41 Mbps. Gateshead residents have performed 8,419 speed tests on BT Broadband.
Sky Broadband's typical internet speed range in Gateshead is 16.57 to 47.54 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 369.3 Mbps. Gateshead residents have performed 22,114 speed tests on Sky Broadband.
TalkTalk's typical internet speed range in Gateshead is 13.4 to 42.25 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 482.77 Mbps. Gateshead residents have performed 5,868 speed tests on TalkTalk Broadband.
- CCS LeedsNot enough reviews16.44 Mbps
CCS Leeds's typical internet speed range in Gateshead is 12.17 to 74.51 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 189.08 Mbps. Gateshead residents have performed 58 speed tests on CCS Leeds Broadband.
Plusnet's typical internet speed range in Gateshead is 9.15 to 35.83 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 74.73 Mbps. Gateshead residents have performed 3,376 speed tests on Plusnet Broadband.
![Origin Broadband in Gateshead]()
19 Reviews11.53 MbpsOrigin Broadband's typical internet speed range in Gateshead is 10.16 to 27.65 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 33.77 Mbps. Gateshead residents have performed 18 speed tests on Origin Broadband.
Shell Energy's typical internet speed range in Gateshead is 6.21 to 25.31 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 72.41 Mbps. Gateshead residents have performed 414 speed tests on Shell Energy Broadband.
Broadband in Gateshead
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Best speed range city in Gateshead
900.64 Mbps
Gateshead's fastest speed
22.1—73.59 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Gateshead residents
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Average Broadband Speeds in Gateshead
| Year | Gateshead Average | United Kingdom Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 51.23 Mbps | 26.27 Mbps | 95.01% Faster |
| 2019 | 30.29 Mbps | 30.63 Mbps | 1.11% Slower |
| 2020 | 51.75 Mbps | 80.31 Mbps | 35.56% Slower |
| 2021 | 52.29 Mbps | 66.05 Mbps | 20.83% Slower |
Gateshead Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Gateshead | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 31.46% | 28.66% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 24.84% | 26.52% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 19.80% | 20.91% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 5.07% | 8.46% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 13.00% | 13.12% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 5.82% | 2.33% |
How Gateshead Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 5794.21 Mbps | 34.19—94.02 Mbps | 46.82 Mbps | Faster |
| Birmingham | 941.32 Mbps | 28.85—104.1 Mbps | 37.53 Mbps | Faster |
| Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 24.41—88.78 Mbps | 33.31 Mbps | Faster |
| Sheffield | 932.42 Mbps | 23.32—67.71 Mbps | 31.7 Mbps | Faster |
| Bristol | 941.78 Mbps | 29.91—109.63 Mbps | 41.7 Mbps | Faster |
| Leicester | 933.42 Mbps | 26.91—94.15 Mbps | 36.56 Mbps | Faster |
| Edinburgh | 869.7 Mbps | 31.74—108.42 Mbps | 39.98 Mbps | Faster |
| Gateshead | 900.64 Mbps | 22.1—73.59 Mbps | 31.02 Mbps | - |
| Nottingham | 934.56 Mbps | 21.66—51.02 Mbps | 25.97 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 913.93 Mbps | 19.32—70.51 Mbps | 30.88 Mbps | Slower |
Gateshead 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 Gateshead Compares for Internet Speed in Gateshead
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gateshead | 900.64 Mbps | 22.1—73.59 Mbps | 31.02 Mbps | - |
| 2 | Lamesley | 483.51 Mbps | 5.83—29.89 Mbps | 11.09 Mbps | Slower |
Gateshead Internet Speed Test Results
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Media | 18 Oct 2021 22:31:16 | 2 | 14 secs | 64.06 Mbps | 45.81 Mbps | Needs help |
| Plusnet | 18 Oct 2021 22:08:08 | 2 | 2 mins | 2.8 Mbps | 3.3 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Sky Broadband | 18 Oct 2021 21:58:20 | 4 | 5 mins | 13.53 Mbps | 23.15 Mbps | Improved |
| Plusnet | 18 Oct 2021 21:27:47 | 7 | 30 mins | 18.71 Mbps | 61.38 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 18 Oct 2021 21:24:13 | 2 | 36 secs | 107.14 Mbps | 106.56 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 18 Oct 2021 21:03:13 | 2 | 0 secs | 172.53 Mbps | 4.89 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Sky Broadband | 18 Oct 2021 21:00:12 | 2 | 33 secs | 1.27 Mbps | 13.05 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 18 Oct 2021 20:14:10 | 5 | 10 mins | 7.5 Mbps | 20.1 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 18 Oct 2021 19:48:34 | 2 | 7 mins | 0.58 Mbps | 39.37 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 18 Oct 2021 19:54:19 | 2 | 16 secs | 99.37 Mbps | 109.26 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 18 Oct 2021 19:45:39 | 2 | 5 mins | 0.46 Mbps | 142.76 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 18 Oct 2021 19:31:41 | 2 | 7 mins | 18.5 Mbps | 3.68 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Plusnet | 18 Oct 2021 19:03:01 | 2 | 9 mins | 60.79 Mbps | 49.38 Mbps | Needs help |
| TalkTalk | 18 Oct 2021 18:30:49 | 2 | 29 secs | 67.22 Mbps | 64.64 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 18 Oct 2021 18:13:08 | 2 | 3 mins | 2.79 Mbps | 3.57 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Plusnet | 18 Oct 2021 17:15:59 | 2 | 102 secs | 0.46 Mbps | 0.4 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| BT | 18 Oct 2021 16:13:53 | 2 | 38 secs | 23.24 Mbps | 14.37 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 18 Oct 2021 15:51:25 | 3 | 9 mins | 0.93 Mbps | 9.95 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 18 Oct 2021 15:04:18 | 4 | 49 mins | 1.68 Mbps | 5.17 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Shell Energy | 18 Oct 2021 15:35:31 | 2 | 32 secs | 34.01 Mbps | 34 Mbps |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Gateshead
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zen Internet | 395.39 Mbps | 14.3—78.06 Mbps |
| 2 | Hyperoptic | 900.64 Mbps | 37.81—145.92 Mbps |
| 3 | Virgin Media | 880.27 Mbps | 42.62—126.02 Mbps |
| 4 | Glide | 109.85 Mbps | 37.6—92.1 Mbps |
| 5 | Andrews & Arnold | 62.35 Mbps | 36.18—62.01 Mbps |
| 6 | CCS Leeds | 189.08 Mbps | 12.17—74.51 Mbps |
| 7 | BT | 798.41 Mbps | 16.08—48.24 Mbps |
| 8 | Vodafone | 214.26 Mbps | 29.33—50.33 Mbps |
| 9 | EE | 429.13 Mbps | 17.43—52.47 Mbps |
| 10 | Sky Broadband | 369.3 Mbps | 16.57—47.54 Mbps |
| 11 | TalkTalk | 482.77 Mbps | 13.4—42.25 Mbps |
| 12 | Plusnet | 74.73 Mbps | 9.15—35.83 Mbps |
| 13 | Origin Broadband | 33.77 Mbps | 10.16—27.65 Mbps |
| 14 | Shell Energy | 72.41 Mbps | 6.21—25.31 Mbps |
Smaller Towns, Villages, and Wards in Gateshead
| Ward | Median Age | Rent Privately | Rent Council | Mortage | Commute via Public Transport | Work From Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaydon | 38.0 | 7.50% | 28.29% | 38.01% | 18.00% | 3.32% |
| Ryton | 44.0 | 5.41% | 15.40% | 37.27% | 16.26% | 3.83% |
Gateshead Broadband Speed Map
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Last updated: 18 Oct 2021