There are 24 different broadband providers available to and being tested by people living in Leicestershire. Typical internet speeds vary from 31.03 to 108.73 Mbps, and the highest broadband speed we've seen is 933.55 Mbps from Virgin Media. Other fast internet providers include Vodafone with 928.7 Mbps, BT with 919.12 Mbps, and EE with 913.12 Mbps. Overall, internet speeds in Leicestershire are 14.30% better than the United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps. The most common broadprovider in Leicestershire is Virgin Media, and their typical speeds range from 55.6 to 198.25 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 | 26.47—70.08 Mbps | 49 |
| 2 | Plusnet | 74.71 Mbps | 18.66—37.02 Mbps | 40 |
| 3 | Vodafone | 928.7 Mbps | 32.71—66.45 Mbps | 29 |
| 4 | TalkTalk | 497.68 Mbps | 24.63—52.61 Mbps | 28 |
| 5 | EE | 913.12 Mbps | 17.47—55.12 Mbps | 27 |
| 6 | Virgin Media | 933.55 Mbps | 55.6—198.25 Mbps | 26 |
| 7 | Sky Broadband | 480.28 Mbps | 22.82—56.03 Mbps | 20 |
| 8 | Shell Energy | 74.36 Mbps | 8.52—31.03 Mbps | 18 |
| 9 | Zen Internet | 764.45 Mbps | 7.57—36.58 Mbps | 11 |
| 10 | Glide | 709.39 Mbps | 283.15—310.57 Mbps | 6 |
| 11 | Gigaclear | 253.85 Mbps | 49.73—101.73 Mbps | 3 |
| 12 | CIX | 92.46 Mbps | 60.01—71.75 Mbps | 3 |
| 13 | Spitfire | 195.4 Mbps | 59.49—62.18 Mbps | 2 |
| 14 | Andrews & Arnold | 74.1 Mbps | 37.94—69.13 Mbps | 2 |
| 15 | BazTel | 875.02 Mbps | 8.37—43.77 Mbps | 2 |
| 16 | KCOM | 54.44 Mbps | 27.62—35.46 Mbps | 2 |
| 17 | Origin Broadband | 65.76 Mbps | 12.25—17.59 Mbps | 2 |
| 18 | O2 Broadband | 67.6 Mbps | 5.63—18.72 Mbps | 2 |
| 19 | Contingency Networks | 202.27 Mbps | 51.23—122.67 Mbps | 1 |
| 20 | Gradwell | 73.87 Mbps | 0—41.23 Mbps | 1 |
| 21 | Hyperoptic | 62.44 Mbps | 59.88—62.25 Mbps | 1 |
| 22 | uno | 72.34 Mbps | 11.37—46.85 Mbps | 1 |
| 23 | I Need Broadband | 50.98 Mbps | 9.19—35.47 Mbps | 1 |
| 24 | CloudScape Connect | 71.15 Mbps | 2.03—20.78 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 | 43.04—174.39 Mbps | 74.75 Mbps | 1 |
| 2 | Enderby | 918.41 Mbps | 41.52—107.7 Mbps | 58.45 Mbps | 9 |
| 3 | Hinckley | 919.12 Mbps | 39.24—120.11 Mbps | 52.23 Mbps | 10 |
| 4 | Loughborough | 901.6 Mbps | 34.71—119.25 Mbps | 49.95 Mbps | 11 |
| 5 | Arnesby | 897.23 Mbps | 37.47—92.01 Mbps | 49.43 Mbps | 9 |
| 6 | Melton Mowbray | 875.02 Mbps | 33.32—199.86 Mbps | 46.44 Mbps | 10 |
| 7 | Braunstone | 928.7 Mbps | 32.64—109.53 Mbps | 44.62 Mbps | 14 |
| 8 | Narborough | 541.23 Mbps | 31.07—99.45 Mbps | 37.49 Mbps | 9 |
| 9 | Castle Donington | 901.19 Mbps | 35.58—139.94 Mbps | 37.23 Mbps | 7 |
| 10 | Bagworth and Thornton | 933.55 Mbps | 27.5—120.87 Mbps | 35.19 Mbps | 11 |
| 11 | Allexton | 460.12 Mbps | 23.04—55.45 Mbps | 32.74 Mbps | 8 |
| 12 | Ashby de la Zouch | 616.81 Mbps | 20.66—93.18 Mbps | 32.42 Mbps | 9 |
| 13 | Wymondham | 919.07 Mbps | 24.2—71.98 Mbps | 30.88 Mbps | 6 |
| 14 | Whetstone | 570.47 Mbps | 25.31—55.89 Mbps | 30.63 Mbps | 4 |
| 15 | Anstey | 913.23 Mbps | 21.57—70.21 Mbps | 28.77 Mbps | 10 |
| 16 | Kilby | 606.81 Mbps | 20.09—52.19 Mbps | 28.49 Mbps | 10 |
| 17 | Earl Shilton | 764.45 Mbps | 20.82—61.98 Mbps | 28.43 Mbps | 8 |
| 18 | Shepshed | 707.16 Mbps | 19.04—73.62 Mbps | 27.3 Mbps | 10 |
| 19 | Blaby | 113.14 Mbps | 26.24—52.02 Mbps | 26.76 Mbps | 7 |
| 20 | Chilcote | 510.13 Mbps | 13.49—45.65 Mbps | 19.86 Mbps | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Leicestershire
How many providers in Leicestershire are there?
Leicestershire has 24 ISPs available.
Who is the fastest provider in Leicestershire?
Virgin Media is the fastest provider in Leicestershire with 933.55 Mbps, and an average speed range of 55.6—198.25 Mbps.
What is the average internet speed in Leicestershire?
Users in Leicestershire see an average internet speed of 31.03 up to 108.73 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 933.55 Mbps.
Is Virgin Media available in Leicestershire?
Virgin Media is available in Leicestershire, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 933.55 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 480.28 Mbps.
Who is the the most popular provider in Leicestershire?
The provider with the most users in Leicestershire is Virgin Media.
Last updated: 19 Oct 2021