There are 23 different broadband providers available to and being tested by people living in Leicestershire. Typical internet speeds vary from 30.73 to 108.49 Mbps, and the highest broadband speed we've seen is 928.7 Mbps from Vodafone. Other fast internet providers include BT with 919.12 Mbps, Virgin Media with 890.14 Mbps, and Zen Internet with 764.45 Mbps. Overall, internet speeds in Leicestershire are 14.24% better than the United Kingdom national average of 36.65 Mbps. The most common broadprovider in Leicestershire is Virgin Media, and their typical speeds range from 58.28 to 201.64 Mbps.
Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire
| # | Provider Name | Max Download Speed | Typical Speed Range | # Cities Served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BT | 919.12 Mbps | 26.33—69.44 Mbps | 49 |
| 2 | Plusnet | 74.71 Mbps | 16.74—36.72 Mbps | 41 |
| 3 | Vodafone | 928.7 Mbps | 31.6—65.72 Mbps | 31 |
| 4 | TalkTalk | 489.55 Mbps | 23.13—50.18 Mbps | 30 |
| 5 | EE | 755.13 Mbps | 16.76—55.44 Mbps | 27 |
| 6 | Virgin Media | 890.14 Mbps | 58.28—201.64 Mbps | 26 |
| 7 | Sky Broadband | 428.89 Mbps | 21.82—54.59 Mbps | 21 |
| 8 | Post Office Broadband | 72.77 Mbps | 7.42—27.61 Mbps | 18 |
| 9 | Zen Internet | 764.45 Mbps | 7.08—18.48 Mbps | 8 |
| 10 | Glide | 709.39 Mbps | 286.74—314.57 Mbps | 7 |
| 11 | CIX | 95.73 Mbps | 65.8—71.71 Mbps | 4 |
| 12 | Gigaclear | 253.85 Mbps | 85.05—100.96 Mbps | 3 |
| 13 | Andrews & Arnold | 74.1 Mbps | 62.26—69.2 Mbps | 2 |
| 14 | O2 Broadband | 67.6 Mbps | 9.65—18.71 Mbps | 2 |
| 15 | Spitfire | 72.74 Mbps | 60.04—63.52 Mbps | 1 |
| 16 | Hyperoptic | 62.44 Mbps | 59.88—62.25 Mbps | 1 |
| 17 | Cerberus Networks | 93.32 Mbps | 0.08—23.6 Mbps | 1 |
| 18 | KCOM | 54.44 Mbps | 4.56—35.46 Mbps | 1 |
| 19 | uno | 72.6 Mbps | 16.04—41.34 Mbps | 1 |
| 20 | Origin Broadband | 17.46 Mbps | 0—13.58 Mbps | 1 |
| 21 | I Need Broadband | 47.92 Mbps | 6.01—23.94 Mbps | 1 |
| 22 | CloudScape Connect | 64.59 Mbps | 2.03—12.07 Mbps | 1 |
| 23 | BazTel | 92.31 Mbps | 8.43—8.95 Mbps | 1 |
Cities and Broadband Provider Speeds in Leicestershire
| Position | City | Max Download Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median Speed | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syston | 832.87 Mbps | 103.2—213 Mbps | 108.61 Mbps | 1 |
| 2 | Enderby | 918.41 Mbps | 43.53—88.33 Mbps | 60.95 Mbps | 9 |
| 3 | Hinckley | 919.12 Mbps | 41.49—155.01 Mbps | 56.13 Mbps | 10 |
| 4 | Loughborough | 901.6 Mbps | 35.33—110.77 Mbps | 52.33 Mbps | 11 |
| 5 | Melton Mowbray | 622.52 Mbps | 35.08—209.75 Mbps | 49.82 Mbps | 8 |
| 6 | Arnesby | 874.34 Mbps | 40.23—84.8 Mbps | 49.7 Mbps | 9 |
| 7 | Braunstone | 928.7 Mbps | 31.31—109.43 Mbps | 42.78 Mbps | 12 |
| 8 | Castle Donington | 901.19 Mbps | 36.15—140.23 Mbps | 40.41 Mbps | 8 |
| 9 | Allexton | 508.57 Mbps | 28.62—57.56 Mbps | 37.26 Mbps | 8 |
| 10 | Narborough | 541.23 Mbps | 30.1—89.01 Mbps | 36.98 Mbps | 9 |
| 11 | Groby | 378.04 Mbps | 23.4—56.28 Mbps | 36.81 Mbps | 8 |
| 12 | Shepshed | 707.16 Mbps | 21.72—120.34 Mbps | 32.63 Mbps | 9 |
| 13 | Whetstone | 548.1 Mbps | 25.24—59.53 Mbps | 32.34 Mbps | 4 |
| 14 | Bagworth and Thornton | 904.07 Mbps | 25.76—105.71 Mbps | 31.4 Mbps | 9 |
| 15 | Ibstock | 526.17 Mbps | 26.39—86.75 Mbps | 30.92 Mbps | 6 |
| 16 | Anstey | 913.23 Mbps | 21.63—71.19 Mbps | 29.92 Mbps | 10 |
| 17 | Ashby de la Zouch | 616.81 Mbps | 19.31—72.81 Mbps | 28.23 Mbps | 9 |
| 18 | Blaby | 113.14 Mbps | 26.47—59.83 Mbps | 26.88 Mbps | 7 |
| 19 | Kilby | 517.31 Mbps | 18.42—50.38 Mbps | 25.75 Mbps | 10 |
| 20 | Earl Shilton | 764.45 Mbps | 17.65—48.85 Mbps | 24.12 Mbps | 9 |
| 21 | Wymondham | 875.09 Mbps | 13.22—66.55 Mbps | 20.5 Mbps | 7 |
| 22 | Chilcote | 510.13 Mbps | 10.95—39.64 Mbps | 16.33 Mbps | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Leicestershire
How many providers in Leicestershire are there?
Leicestershire has 23 ISPs available.
Who is the fastest provider in Leicestershire?
Vodafone is the fastest provider in Leicestershire with 928.7 Mbps, and an average speed range of 31.6—65.72 Mbps.
What is the average internet speed in Leicestershire?
Users in Leicestershire see an average internet speed of 30.73 up to 108.49 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 928.7 Mbps.
Is Virgin Media available in Leicestershire?
Virgin Media is available in Leicestershire, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 890.14 Mbps.
Is BT available in Leicestershire?
BT is available in Leicestershire, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 919.12 Mbps.
Is Sky Broadband available in Leicestershire?
Sky Broadband is available in Leicestershire, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 428.89 Mbps.
Who is the the most popular provider in Leicestershire?
The provider with the most users in Leicestershire is Virgin Media.
Last updated: 26 Jul 2021