There are 25 different broadband providers available to and being tested by people living in Lancashire. Typical internet speeds vary from 26.37 to 70.9 Mbps, and the highest broadband speed we've seen is 945.59 Mbps from BT. Other fast internet providers include B4RN with 943.14 Mbps, Virgin Media with 933.76 Mbps, and EE with 899.72 Mbps. Overall, internet speeds in Lancashire are 7.92% worse than the United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps. The most common broadprovider in Lancashire is BT, and their typical speeds range from 26.99 to 66.28 Mbps.
Lancashire 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 Lancashire
| # | Provider Name | Max Download Speed | Typical Speed Range | # Cities Served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BT | 945.59 Mbps | 26.99—66.28 Mbps | 47 |
| 2 | Plusnet | 75.38 Mbps | 16.02—37.99 Mbps | 47 |
| 3 | EE | 899.72 Mbps | 21.76—60.04 Mbps | 40 |
| 4 | Sky Broadband | 480.79 Mbps | 22.14—55.45 Mbps | 38 |
| 5 | TalkTalk | 621.01 Mbps | 23.26—59 Mbps | 35 |
| 6 | Vodafone | 875.92 Mbps | 27.23—56.68 Mbps | 35 |
| 7 | Shell Energy | 73.93 Mbps | 7.6—34.49 Mbps | 30 |
| 8 | Virgin Media | 933.76 Mbps | 53.09—202.77 Mbps | 27 |
| 9 | Zen Internet | 893.55 Mbps | 36.39—53.23 Mbps | 23 |
| 10 | Boundless Networks | 106.94 Mbps | 18.75—43.09 Mbps | 14 |
| 11 | KCOM | 142.01 Mbps | 13.54—48.73 Mbps | 11 |
| 12 | B4RN | 943.14 Mbps | 57.45—142.99 Mbps | 6 |
| 13 | CIX | 297.26 Mbps | 4.57—24.94 Mbps | 3 |
| 14 | Andrews & Arnold | 60.02 Mbps | 12.14—17.18 Mbps | 3 |
| 15 | Glide | 280.74 Mbps | 146.94—165.45 Mbps | 2 |
| 16 | The Phone Coop | 74.11 Mbps | 19.78—70.26 Mbps | 2 |
| 17 | FibreNest | 485.79 Mbps | 149.11—382.21 Mbps | 1 |
| 18 | Solway Communications | 623.9 Mbps | 84.81—291.35 Mbps | 1 |
| 19 | Hyperoptic | 811.18 Mbps | 42.5—61.96 Mbps | 1 |
| 20 | O2 Broadband | 66.2 Mbps | 55.42—64.12 Mbps | 1 |
| 21 | telcom (Velocity Fibre) | 104.56 Mbps | 35.33—75.31 Mbps | 1 |
| 22 | Zone Broadband | 259.3 Mbps | 11.72—41.77 Mbps | 1 |
| 23 | NYnet | 91.72 Mbps | 2.54—28.33 Mbps | 1 |
| 24 | Origin Broadband | 26.56 Mbps | 7.12—20.2 Mbps | 1 |
| 25 | CCS Leeds | 9.79 Mbps | 4.63—9.6 Mbps | 1 |
Cities and Broadband Provider Speeds in Lancashire
| Position | City | Max Download Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median Speed | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brierfield | 775.85 Mbps | 53.37—210.09 Mbps | 77.37 Mbps | 9 |
| 2 | Caton-with-Littledale | 943.14 Mbps | 44.24—100.62 Mbps | 75.19 Mbps | 8 |
| 3 | Claughton | 945.59 Mbps | 36.52—93.99 Mbps | 55.7 Mbps | 1 |
| 4 | Leyland | 933.76 Mbps | 31.25—72.04 Mbps | 41.42 Mbps | 10 |
| 5 | Fleetwood | 816.38 Mbps | 29.05—78.73 Mbps | 40.82 Mbps | 8 |
| 6 | Rossendale | 875.92 Mbps | 30.46—87.71 Mbps | 39.29 Mbps | 11 |
| 7 | Aughton | 890.72 Mbps | 30.66—88.7 Mbps | 39.22 Mbps | 9 |
| 8 | Preston | 907.54 Mbps | 28.31—93.52 Mbps | 36.54 Mbps | 15 |
| 9 | Newton | 703.02 Mbps | 31.61—117.5 Mbps | 36.16 Mbps | 6 |
| 10 | Burnley | 801.85 Mbps | 27.33—70.65 Mbps | 36.08 Mbps | 10 |
| 11 | Euxton | 742.17 Mbps | 29.46—64.96 Mbps | 34.86 Mbps | 11 |
| 12 | Heaton-with-Oxcliffe | 400.37 Mbps | 27.99—61.77 Mbps | 34.72 Mbps | 8 |
| 13 | Freckleton | 899.72 Mbps | 25.02—71.58 Mbps | 33.65 Mbps | 11 |
| 14 | Wrightington | 846.56 Mbps | 23.81—70.72 Mbps | 33.06 Mbps | 10 |
| 15 | Burscough | 804.52 Mbps | 26.04—60.5 Mbps | 32.68 Mbps | 7 |
| 16 | Accrington | 858.04 Mbps | 24.7—68.65 Mbps | 32.25 Mbps | 12 |
| 17 | Barrowford | 788.24 Mbps | 25.39—63.36 Mbps | 32.16 Mbps | 9 |
| 18 | Mellor | 918.89 Mbps | 25.6—73.91 Mbps | 31.97 Mbps | 8 |
| 19 | Clitheroe | 812.42 Mbps | 23.34—69.68 Mbps | 31.65 Mbps | 9 |
| 20 | Fylde | 891.53 Mbps | 22.77—53.08 Mbps | 31.13 Mbps | 10 |
| 21 | Reedley Hallows | 480.73 Mbps | 20.76—112.92 Mbps | 31.12 Mbps | 6 |
| 22 | Lancaster | 886.64 Mbps | 23.45—59.5 Mbps | 30.91 Mbps | 13 |
| 23 | Morecambe | 893.48 Mbps | 23.07—64.5 Mbps | 29.66 Mbps | 8 |
| 24 | Colne | 791.67 Mbps | 19.48—60.54 Mbps | 29.64 Mbps | 9 |
| 25 | Ightenhill | 918.84 Mbps | 20.4—56.13 Mbps | 29.55 Mbps | 9 |
| 26 | Skelmersdale | 893.55 Mbps | 24.17—49.71 Mbps | 29.55 Mbps | 10 |
| 27 | Saint Anne's on the Sea | 629.8 Mbps | 20.79—60.8 Mbps | 28.97 Mbps | 8 |
| 28 | Out Rawcliffe | 905.73 Mbps | 18.89—51.86 Mbps | 28.56 Mbps | 8 |
| 29 | Thornton-Cleveleys | 921.16 Mbps | 20.66—54.17 Mbps | 28.5 Mbps | 9 |
| 30 | Withnell | 731.42 Mbps | 23.29—72.92 Mbps | 28.49 Mbps | 10 |
| 31 | Adlington | 759.17 Mbps | 19.56—54.83 Mbps | 26.98 Mbps | 8 |
| 32 | Nelson | 745.23 Mbps | 18.58—52.85 Mbps | 25.89 Mbps | 7 |
| 33 | Barnoldswick | 787.3 Mbps | 18.31—49.62 Mbps | 24.77 Mbps | 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Lancashire
How many providers in Lancashire are there?
Lancashire has 25 ISPs available.
Who is the fastest provider in Lancashire?
BT is the fastest provider in Lancashire with 945.59 Mbps, and an average speed range of 26.99—66.28 Mbps.
What is the average internet speed in Lancashire?
Users in Lancashire see an average internet speed of 26.37 up to 70.9 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 945.59 Mbps.
Is BT available in Lancashire?
BT is available in Lancashire, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 945.59 Mbps.
Is Virgin Media available in Lancashire?
Virgin Media is available in Lancashire, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 933.76 Mbps.
Is Sky Broadband available in Lancashire?
Sky Broadband is available in Lancashire, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 480.79 Mbps.
Who is the the most popular provider in Lancashire?
The provider with the most users in Lancashire is BT.
Last updated: 18 Oct 2021