There are 26 different broadband providers available to and being tested by people living in Lancashire. Typical internet speeds vary from 25.23 to 68.53 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 930.14 Mbps, and Zen Internet with 893.55 Mbps. Overall, internet speeds in Lancashire are 10.45% worse than the United Kingdom national average of 36.65 Mbps. The most common broadprovider in Lancashire is BT, and their typical speeds range from 26.2 to 61.35 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 | 26.2—61.35 Mbps | 49 |
| 2 | Plusnet | 101.1 Mbps | 16.51—38.69 Mbps | 44 |
| 3 | EE | 755.3 Mbps | 21.81—60.19 Mbps | 41 |
| 4 | Sky Broadband | 307.27 Mbps | 19.08—54.44 Mbps | 39 |
| 5 | TalkTalk | 621.01 Mbps | 22.24—55.59 Mbps | 36 |
| 6 | Vodafone | 875.92 Mbps | 26.37—53.03 Mbps | 35 |
| 7 | Post Office Broadband | 73.93 Mbps | 7.55—35.19 Mbps | 30 |
| 8 | Virgin Media | 930.14 Mbps | 49.34—203.19 Mbps | 27 |
| 9 | Zen Internet | 893.55 Mbps | 35.87—53.26 Mbps | 20 |
| 10 | Boundless Networks | 130.02 Mbps | 17.72—48.77 Mbps | 14 |
| 11 | KCOM | 142.01 Mbps | 14.52—46.61 Mbps | 12 |
| 12 | B4RN | 943.14 Mbps | 67.19—101.16 Mbps | 6 |
| 13 | CIX | 304.34 Mbps | 5.89—60.29 Mbps | 4 |
| 14 | Andrews & Arnold | 61.26 Mbps | 13.25—32.28 Mbps | 4 |
| 15 | Glide | 280.74 Mbps | 146.94—165.45 Mbps | 2 |
| 16 | The Phone Coop | 74.11 Mbps | 17.47—68.32 Mbps | 2 |
| 17 | FibreNest | 480.79 Mbps | 85.84—323.99 Mbps | 1 |
| 18 | Solway Communications | 623.9 Mbps | 87.02—282.36 Mbps | 1 |
| 19 | Hyperoptic | 811.18 Mbps | 42.5—61.96 Mbps | 1 |
| 20 | Community Fibre | 233.53 Mbps | 45.45—87.43 Mbps | 1 |
| 21 | O2 Broadband | 68.02 Mbps | 0—66.36 Mbps | 1 |
| 22 | telcom (Velocity Fibre) | 98.65 Mbps | 20.63—74 Mbps | 1 |
| 23 | Zone Broadband | 259.3 Mbps | 7.91—34.12 Mbps | 1 |
| 24 | NYnet | 91.72 Mbps | 2.77—49.32 Mbps | 1 |
| 25 | Origin Broadband | 22.31 Mbps | 6.78—16.85 Mbps | 1 |
| 26 | CCS Leeds | 9.79 Mbps | 3.55—9.6 Mbps | 1 |
Cities and Broadband Provider Speeds in Lancashire
| Position | City | Max Download Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median Speed | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caton-with-Littledale | 943.14 Mbps | 47.67—93.68 Mbps | 81.76 Mbps | 7 |
| 2 | Brierfield | 775.85 Mbps | 52.53—213.86 Mbps | 73.41 Mbps | 10 |
| 3 | Claughton | 945.59 Mbps | 41.59—94.25 Mbps | 60.97 Mbps | 1 |
| 4 | Leyland | 930.14 Mbps | 31.83—71.68 Mbps | 43.59 Mbps | 10 |
| 5 | Burnley | 801.85 Mbps | 29.73—70.51 Mbps | 40.34 Mbps | 10 |
| 6 | Rossendale | 875.92 Mbps | 30.13—84.28 Mbps | 40.26 Mbps | 11 |
| 7 | Aughton | 683.96 Mbps | 31.07—75.86 Mbps | 36.59 Mbps | 9 |
| 8 | Preston | 907.54 Mbps | 26.72—88.38 Mbps | 35.37 Mbps | 15 |
| 9 | Newton | 703.02 Mbps | 29.02—79.83 Mbps | 34.6 Mbps | 6 |
| 10 | Burscough | 804.52 Mbps | 27.84—60.38 Mbps | 33.76 Mbps | 6 |
| 11 | Euxton | 742.17 Mbps | 29.51—62.24 Mbps | 33.58 Mbps | 11 |
| 12 | Out Rawcliffe | 869.11 Mbps | 22.02—51.05 Mbps | 32.41 Mbps | 8 |
| 13 | Barrowford | 771.39 Mbps | 25.24—63.35 Mbps | 32.16 Mbps | 9 |
| 14 | Mellor | 918.89 Mbps | 25.23—73.05 Mbps | 31.9 Mbps | 9 |
| 15 | Wrightington | 846.56 Mbps | 22.33—69.52 Mbps | 31.66 Mbps | 10 |
| 16 | Saint Anne's on the Sea | 629.8 Mbps | 23.41—73.14 Mbps | 31.52 Mbps | 8 |
| 17 | Heaton-with-Oxcliffe | 375.17 Mbps | 24.49—60.6 Mbps | 31.43 Mbps | 8 |
| 18 | Fylde | 891.53 Mbps | 22.33—52.26 Mbps | 31.06 Mbps | 10 |
| 19 | Fleetwood | 816.38 Mbps | 20.39—71.26 Mbps | 30.94 Mbps | 8 |
| 20 | Skelmersdale | 893.55 Mbps | 25.32—49.98 Mbps | 30.34 Mbps | 10 |
| 21 | Clitheroe | 812.42 Mbps | 22.29—67.92 Mbps | 30.28 Mbps | 9 |
| 22 | Lancaster | 737.32 Mbps | 21.67—52.19 Mbps | 29.67 Mbps | 13 |
| 23 | Accrington | 858.04 Mbps | 22.93—62.55 Mbps | 29.02 Mbps | 13 |
| 24 | Freckleton | 855.34 Mbps | 20.02—69.03 Mbps | 28.98 Mbps | 11 |
| 25 | Withnell | 731.42 Mbps | 24.08—70.65 Mbps | 28.68 Mbps | 9 |
| 26 | Nelson | 594.14 Mbps | 20.43—53.35 Mbps | 27.48 Mbps | 7 |
| 27 | Morecambe | 579.82 Mbps | 20.7—60.79 Mbps | 27.21 Mbps | 8 |
| 28 | Ightenhill | 918.84 Mbps | 19.7—53.27 Mbps | 27.19 Mbps | 9 |
| 29 | Adlington | 759.17 Mbps | 19.05—56.29 Mbps | 26.69 Mbps | 9 |
| 30 | Thornton-Cleveleys | 921.16 Mbps | 19.4—51.53 Mbps | 26.6 Mbps | 9 |
| 31 | Colne | 539.5 Mbps | 17.23—54 Mbps | 23.93 Mbps | 9 |
| 32 | Barnoldswick | 787.3 Mbps | 16.64—46.39 Mbps | 22.47 Mbps | 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Lancashire
How many providers in Lancashire are there?
Lancashire has 26 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 26.2—61.35 Mbps.
What is the average internet speed in Lancashire?
Users in Lancashire see an average internet speed of 25.23 up to 68.53 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 930.14 Mbps.
Is Sky Broadband available in Lancashire?
Sky Broadband is available in Lancashire, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 307.27 Mbps.
Who is the the most popular provider in Lancashire?
The provider with the most users in Lancashire is BT.
Last updated: 26 Jul 2021