Broadband Statistics for Gateshead, Gateshead
Broadband Providers | 12 |
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Fastest Speed | 717.65 Mbps |
Average Speed | 25.55 Mbps |
Fastest Provider | Virgin Media |
Gateshead Broadband Options

Gateshead residents have run speed tests on 12 broadband providers. This number is 101.34% above the United Kingdom average of 5.96 internet service providers. ISPs available in Gateshead include Virgin Media, Sky Broadband, and TalkTalk. The most common broadband provider in Gateshead is Virgin Media, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 717.65 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 30.63—108.03 Mbps. Gateshead's fastest provider is also Virgin Media, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 717.65 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Gateshead is 25.55 Mbps, which is 22.36% below the The United Kingdom national average of 32.91 Mbps, and 0.27% above the average of 25.48 Mbps in Gateshead. Internet speeds in Gateshead are typically faster than Lamesley. Nearby cities include Lamesley with speeds 5.62—16.42 Mbps.
Broadband Providers
- 24.57 — 87.94 Mbps109.34 Mbps41.97 Mbps
- CCS Leeds10.16 — 34.95 Mbps61.24 Mbps11.32 Mbps
- 6.57 — 24.42 Mbps33.77 Mbps8.73 Mbps
Broadband in Gateshead
851st
Fastest city in The United Kingdom
1st
Best speed range city in Gateshead
717.65 Mbps
Gateshead's fastest speed
17.03—69.04 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Gateshead residents
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Gateshead Competitive Broadband Speed Map
How Gateshead Compares to Major Cities
City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
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London | 5284.34 Mbps | 31.58—92.44 Mbps | 43.48 Mbps | Faster |
Birmingham | 936.73 Mbps | 22.02—89.57 Mbps | 32.7 Mbps | Faster |
Nottingham | 917.03 Mbps | 18.87—70.07 Mbps | 27.84 Mbps | Faster |
Bristol | 941.78 Mbps | 23.71—99.71 Mbps | 33.69 Mbps | Faster |
Leicester | 917.75 Mbps | 20.66—84.04 Mbps | 30.77 Mbps | Faster |
Edinburgh | 870.81 Mbps | 21.01—102.77 Mbps | 33.36 Mbps | Faster |
Gateshead | 717.65 Mbps | 17.03—69.04 Mbps | 25.55 Mbps | - |
Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 16.92—71.32 Mbps | 25.14 Mbps | Slower |
Sheffield | 926.71 Mbps | 18.01—57.79 Mbps | 25.27 Mbps | Slower |
Glasgow | 912.04 Mbps | 12.02—59.62 Mbps | 18 Mbps | Slower |
Gateshead Broadband Over Time
How Gateshead Compares for Internet Speed in Gateshead
Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
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1 | Gateshead | 717.65 Mbps | 17.03—69.04 Mbps | 25.55 Mbps | - |
2 | Lamesley | 146.11 Mbps | 5.62—16.42 Mbps | 9.19 Mbps | Slower |
Gateshead Internet Speed Test Results
We analysed the results of people in Gateshead testing broadband providers multiple times, with each test starting no more than 30 minutes after the previous speed test. On average, people in Gateshead ran 4 internet speed tests per session. Looking at broadband download speeds, if the Gateshead 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 broadband speed tests that don't vary by that much, we consider the final result to be the same. For Gateshead's residents, of the internet speed tests we measured, 45.26% were fast, 21.05% slow, and 33.69% broadly the same.
Most Recent Tests
Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
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BT | 20 Apr 2021 23:14:04 | 6 | 20 mins | 5.14 Mbps | 4.91 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
Virgin Media | 20 Apr 2021 21:54:06 | 3 | 19 mins | 27.59 Mbps | 82.25 Mbps | Improved |
Plusnet | 20 Apr 2021 21:48:50 | 2 | 32 secs | 14.71 Mbps | 6.48 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
Virgin Media | 20 Apr 2021 21:07:17 | 2 | 44 secs | 27.01 Mbps | 31.09 Mbps | Improved |
Plusnet | 20 Apr 2021 20:43:27 | 2 | 63 secs | 3.5 Mbps | 6.89 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
Virgin Media | 20 Apr 2021 20:32:14 | 3 | 4 mins | 74.1 Mbps | 84.29 Mbps | Improved |
BT | 20 Apr 2021 20:35:12 | 2 | 30 secs | 38.69 Mbps | 37.82 Mbps | |
Plusnet | 20 Apr 2021 19:26:23 | 2 | 8 mins | 0.98 Mbps | 0.23 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
Virgin Media | 20 Apr 2021 18:36:04 | 3 | 46 mins | 48.51 Mbps | 46.3 Mbps | |
Virgin Media | 20 Apr 2021 19:12:02 | 5 | 7 mins | 33.99 Mbps | 161.13 Mbps | Improved |
Virgin Media | 20 Apr 2021 18:40:41 | 2 | 87 secs | 57.36 Mbps | 205.63 Mbps | Improved |
Virgin Media | 20 Apr 2021 18:30:40 | 5 | 2 mins | 12.74 Mbps | 39.26 Mbps | Improved |
Sky Broadband | 20 Apr 2021 18:32:15 | 3 | 59 secs | 64.22 Mbps | 72.05 Mbps | Improved |
Virgin Media | 20 Apr 2021 18:15:43 | 2 | 65 secs | 8.83 Mbps | 85.51 Mbps | Improved |
Plusnet | 20 Apr 2021 18:14:43 | 2 | 26 secs | 29.37 Mbps | 31.15 Mbps | |
BT | 20 Apr 2021 18:10:12 | 4 | 4 mins | 6.65 Mbps | 11.71 Mbps | Improved |
Sky Broadband | 20 Apr 2021 16:35:40 | 3 | 2 mins | 64.91 Mbps | 53.27 Mbps | Needs help |
TalkTalk | 20 Apr 2021 16:09:16 | 3 | 12 mins | 35.77 Mbps | 36.25 Mbps | |
Virgin Media | 20 Apr 2021 15:43:37 | 3 | 3 mins | 108.34 Mbps | 4.01 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
Virgin Media | 20 Apr 2021 14:22:26 | 8 | 13 mins | 23.57 Mbps | 32.24 Mbps | Improved |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Gateshead
# | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
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1 | Virgin Media | 717.65 Mbps | 30.63—108.03 Mbps |
2 | Glide | 109.34 Mbps | 24.57—87.94 Mbps |
3 | Andrews & Arnold | 44.47 Mbps | 0—36.18 Mbps |
4 | BT | 486.26 Mbps | 13.44—47.44 Mbps |
5 | Vodafone | 119.98 Mbps | 21.8—45.44 Mbps |
6 | EE | 427.82 Mbps | 12.68—45.32 Mbps |
7 | Sky Broadband | 146.68 Mbps | 14—40.76 Mbps |
8 | CCS Leeds | 61.24 Mbps | 10.16—34.95 Mbps |
9 | TalkTalk | 149.38 Mbps | 9.26—37.43 Mbps |
10 | Plusnet | 74.73 Mbps | 6.78—32.8 Mbps |
11 | Origin Broadband | 33.77 Mbps | 6.57—24.42 Mbps |
12 | Post Office Broadband | 62.45 Mbps | 4.21—13.01 Mbps |
Smaller Towns, Villages, and Wards in Gateshead
Ward | Median Age | Rent Privately | Rent Council | Mortage | Commute via Public Transport | Work From Home |
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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% |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Gateshead
How many broadband providers in Gateshead are there?
Gateshead has 12 ISPs tested by its 202,508 residents.
Who is the fastest broadband provider in Gateshead?
Virgin Media is the fastest broadband provider in Gateshead with 717.65 Mbps, and an average internet speed range of 30.63—108.03 Mbps.
Who is the best internet provider in Gateshead?
The best internet provider in Gateshead in Virgin Media, and their users typically see broadband speeds in the range of 30.63 to 108.03 Mbps.
What is the average internet speed in Gateshead?
Users in Gateshead see an average internet speed of 17.03 up to 765 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 717.65 Mbps.
Is Virgin Media available in Gateshead?
Broadband service from Virgin Media is available in Gateshead, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 717.65 Mbps.
Is Sky Broadband available in Gateshead?
Broadband service from Sky Broadband is available in Gateshead, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 146.68 Mbps.
Is TalkTalk available in Gateshead?
Broadband service from TalkTalk is available in Gateshead, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 149.38 Mbps.
Who is the the most popular broadband provider in Gateshead?
The broadband provider with the most users in Gateshead is Virgin Media.
Last updated: 20 Apr 2021