Broadband Statistics for Leicester, Leicester
| Broadband Providers | 22 |
|---|---|
| Fastest Speed | 933.42 Mbps |
| Median Speed | 36.55 Mbps |
| Fastest Provider | BT |
Residents in Leicester have run speed tests on 22 broadband providers. This number is 258.89% above the United Kingdom average of 6.13 internet service providers. ISPs available in Leicester include Virgin Media, Sky Broadband, and BT. The most common broadband provider in Leicester is Virgin Media, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 916.85 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 45.44—150.09 Mbps.
Leicester's fastest provider is BT, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 933.42 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Leicester is 36.55 Mbps, which is 1.22% below the The United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps, and 0% below the average of 36.55 Mbps in Leicester.
Our research into internet speeds in Leicester includes analysing postcove-level coverage data of broadband in LE2, LE5, LE4, LE3, and LE1.
Broadband Providers
![Hyperoptic in Leicester]()
31 Reviews112.07 MbpsHyperoptic's typical internet speed range in Leicester is 71.01 to 173.25 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 891.84 Mbps. Leicester residents have performed 276 speed tests on Hyperoptic Broadband.
![Virgin Media in Leicester]()
809 Reviews68.8 MbpsVirgin Media's typical internet speed range in Leicester is 45.44 to 150.09 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 916.85 Mbps. Leicester residents have performed 73,262 speed tests on Virgin Media Broadband.
- Independent Fibre Networks4 Reviews50.71 Mbps
Independent Fibre Networks's typical internet speed range in Leicester is 39.75 to 113 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 357.56 Mbps. Leicester residents have performed 102 speed tests on Independent Fibre Networks Broadband.
![Cerberus Networks in Leicester]()
Not enough reviews44.31 MbpsCerberus Networks's typical internet speed range in Leicester is 27.64 to 82.83 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 92.03 Mbps. Leicester residents have performed 8 speed tests on Cerberus Networks Broadband.
Vodafone's typical internet speed range in Leicester is 32.53 to 65.95 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 924.36 Mbps. Leicester residents have performed 4,473 speed tests on Vodafone Broadband.
Shell Energy's typical internet speed range in Leicester is 24.24 to 36.86 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 73.15 Mbps. Leicester residents have performed 1,081 speed tests on Shell Energy Broadband.
![Glide in Leicester]()
6 Reviews33.01 MbpsGlide's typical internet speed range in Leicester is 20.82 to 80.39 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 666.03 Mbps. Leicester residents have performed 743 speed tests on Glide Broadband.
BT's typical internet speed range in Leicester is 26.27 to 59.6 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 933.42 Mbps. Leicester residents have performed 17,893 speed tests on BT Broadband.
EE's typical internet speed range in Leicester is 24.06 to 59.3 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 765.26 Mbps. Leicester residents have performed 2,532 speed tests on EE Broadband.
TalkTalk's typical internet speed range in Leicester is 21.86 to 71.95 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 495.78 Mbps. Leicester residents have performed 8,365 speed tests on TalkTalk Broadband.
![Andrews & Arnold in Leicester]()
7 Reviews29.42 MbpsAndrews & Arnold's typical internet speed range in Leicester is 27.5 to 41.69 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 54.5 Mbps. Leicester residents have performed 9 speed tests on Andrews & Arnold Broadband.
![Origin Broadband in Leicester]()
19 Reviews26.99 MbpsOrigin Broadband's typical internet speed range in Leicester is 10.02 to 37.61 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 41.15 Mbps. Leicester residents have performed 8 speed tests on Origin Broadband.
Sky Broadband's typical internet speed range in Leicester is 15.21 to 51.88 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 496.21 Mbps. Leicester residents have performed 43,000 speed tests on Sky Broadband.
![CloudScape Connect in Leicester]()
Not enough reviews20.98 MbpsCloudScape Connect's typical internet speed range in Leicester is 15.58 to 35.71 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 73.21 Mbps. Leicester residents have performed 49 speed tests on CloudScape Connect Broadband.
- Contingency NetworksNot enough reviews18.8 Mbps
Contingency Networks's typical internet speed range in Leicester is 16.03 to 28.75 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 41.46 Mbps. Leicester residents have performed 26 speed tests on Contingency Networks Broadband.
![Zen Internet in Leicester]()
37 Reviews18.02 MbpsZen Internet's typical internet speed range in Leicester is 11.84 to 46.29 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 291.92 Mbps. Leicester residents have performed 104 speed tests on Zen Internet Broadband.
Plusnet's typical internet speed range in Leicester is 12.36 to 35.34 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 74.13 Mbps. Leicester residents have performed 3,161 speed tests on Plusnet Broadband.
- O2 Broadband45 Reviews6.2 Mbps
O2 Broadband's typical internet speed range in Leicester is 5.68 to 12.14 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 32.34 Mbps. Leicester residents have performed 22 speed tests on O2 Broadband.
![XLN in Leicester]()
Not enough reviews1.86 MbpsXLN's typical internet speed range in Leicester is 1.86 to 1.89 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 1.89 Mbps. Leicester residents have performed 3 speed tests on XLN Broadband.
![CIX in Leicester]()
1 Review0.96 MbpsCIX's typical internet speed range in Leicester is 0.92 to 4.72 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 26.38 Mbps. Leicester residents have performed 17 speed tests on CIX Broadband.
- BazTelNot enough reviews0.4 Mbps
BazTel's typical internet speed range in Leicester is 0.28 to 0.58 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 1.09 Mbps. Leicester residents have performed 15 speed tests on BazTel Broadband.
Broadband in Leicester
1st
Best speed range city in Leicester
933.42 Mbps
Leicester's fastest speed
26.89—94.13 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Leicester residents
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Average Broadband Speeds in Leicester
| Year | Leicester Average | United Kingdom Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 20.32 Mbps | 26.27 Mbps | 22.65% Slower |
| 2019 | 24.06 Mbps | 30.63 Mbps | 21.45% Slower |
| 2020 | 69.91 Mbps | 80.31 Mbps | 12.95% Slower |
| 2021 | 60.6 Mbps | 66.05 Mbps | 8.25% Slower |
Leicester Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Leicester | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 28.84% | 28.66% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 26.08% | 26.52% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 20.11% | 20.91% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 7.51% | 8.46% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 15.64% | 13.12% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 1.81% | 2.33% |
How Leicester Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 5794.21 Mbps | 34.22—94.02 Mbps | 46.83 Mbps | Faster |
| Birmingham | 941.32 Mbps | 28.83—104.01 Mbps | 37.51 Mbps | Faster |
| Bristol | 941.78 Mbps | 29.91—109.64 Mbps | 41.69 Mbps | Faster |
| Edinburgh | 869.7 Mbps | 31.78—108.45 Mbps | 40.03 Mbps | Faster |
| Leicester | 933.42 Mbps | 26.89—94.13 Mbps | 36.55 Mbps | - |
| Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 24.42—88.84 Mbps | 33.31 Mbps | Slower |
| Nottingham | 934.56 Mbps | 21.77—51.15 Mbps | 26.09 Mbps | Slower |
| Sheffield | 932.42 Mbps | 23.32—67.69 Mbps | 31.69 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 913.93 Mbps | 19.29—70.5 Mbps | 30.82 Mbps | Slower |
Leicester 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 Leicester Compares for Internet Speed in Leicester
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leicester | 933.42 Mbps | 26.89—94.13 Mbps | 36.55 Mbps | - |
Leicester Internet Speed Test Results
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 22:42:35 | 6 | 27 mins | 1.93 Mbps | 5.01 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 22:50:05 | 2 | 14 mins | 0.61 Mbps | 1.07 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 22:20:11 | 3 | 51 secs | 45.72 Mbps | 61.53 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 21:07:28 | 3 | 34 mins | 35.74 Mbps | 71.69 Mbps | Improved |
| TalkTalk | 17 Oct 2021 21:36:24 | 4 | 86 secs | 13.25 Mbps | 14.11 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 21:32:04 | 3 | 44 secs | 28.52 Mbps | 24.98 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 20:18:43 | 4 | 32 mins | 8.82 Mbps | 16.37 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 20:19:30 | 2 | 32 secs | 20.64 Mbps | 194.61 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 20:16:30 | 2 | 57 secs | 224.45 Mbps | 262.69 Mbps | Improved |
| Plusnet | 17 Oct 2021 19:41:39 | 4 | 6 mins | 56.2 Mbps | 1.67 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 19:43:35 | 2 | 30 secs | 50.08 Mbps | 45.94 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 19:29:33 | 2 | 78 secs | 0.12 Mbps | 106.51 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 19:16:59 | 2 | 55 secs | 101.5 Mbps | 108.44 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 19:10:19 | 2 | 26 secs | 100.31 Mbps | 91.26 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 18:54:46 | 2 | 116 secs | 108.85 Mbps | 100.91 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 18:33:23 | 2 | 36 secs | 5.06 Mbps | 9.78 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 18:32:52 | 2 | 36 secs | 39.27 Mbps | 42.45 Mbps | |
| Hyperoptic | 17 Oct 2021 18:29:26 | 2 | 68 secs | 54.9 Mbps | 58.59 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 17:26:09 | 15 | 62 mins | 15.86 Mbps | 37.1 Mbps | Improved |
| Plusnet | 17 Oct 2021 18:11:58 | 2 | 3 mins | 1.38 Mbps | 23.63 Mbps | Improved |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Leicester
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyperoptic | 891.84 Mbps | 71.01—173.25 Mbps |
| 2 | Virgin Media | 916.85 Mbps | 45.44—150.09 Mbps |
| 3 | Independent Fibre Networks | 357.56 Mbps | 39.75—113 Mbps |
| 4 | Cerberus Networks | 92.03 Mbps | 27.64—82.83 Mbps |
| 5 | Glide | 666.03 Mbps | 20.82—80.39 Mbps |
| 6 | Vodafone | 924.36 Mbps | 32.53—65.95 Mbps |
| 7 | Zen Internet | 291.92 Mbps | 11.84—46.29 Mbps |
| 8 | BT | 933.42 Mbps | 26.27—59.6 Mbps |
| 9 | KCOM | 464.52 Mbps | 13.02—59.29 Mbps |
| 10 | TalkTalk | 495.78 Mbps | 21.86—71.95 Mbps |
| 11 | EE | 765.26 Mbps | 24.06—59.3 Mbps |
| 12 | Andrews & Arnold | 54.5 Mbps | 27.5—41.69 Mbps |
| 13 | Sky Broadband | 496.21 Mbps | 15.21—51.88 Mbps |
| 14 | Shell Energy | 73.15 Mbps | 24.24—36.86 Mbps |
| 15 | Origin Broadband | 41.15 Mbps | 10.02—37.61 Mbps |
| 16 | CloudScape Connect | 73.21 Mbps | 15.58—35.71 Mbps |
| 17 | Plusnet | 74.13 Mbps | 12.36—35.34 Mbps |
| 18 | Contingency Networks | 41.46 Mbps | 16.03—28.75 Mbps |
| 19 | O2 Broadband | 32.34 Mbps | 5.68—12.14 Mbps |
| 20 | CIX | 26.38 Mbps | 0.92—4.72 Mbps |
| 21 | XLN | 1.89 Mbps | 1.86—1.89 Mbps |
| 22 | BazTel | 1.09 Mbps | 0.28—0.58 Mbps |
Leicester Broadband Speed Map
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Last updated: 17 Oct 2021