ISPs in Islington, London
Islington residents have run speed tests on 26 providers. This number is 360.99% above the United Kingdom average of 5.64 providers. ISPs available in Islington include Virgin Media, BT, and Sky Broadband. The most common provider in Islington is Virgin Media, with a maximum recorded speed of 906.36 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 38.86—135.75 Mbps. Islington's fastest provider is Optimity, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 945.1 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world speed users will see in Islington is 31.64 Mbps, which is 42.59% above the The United Kingdom national average of 22.19 Mbps, and 14.22% above the average of 27.7 Mbps in London. Internet speeds in Islington are typically faster than Forest Gate, but slower than Hounslow. Nearby cities include City of London with speeds 15.05—49.46 Mbps, Camden with speeds 38.12—93.63 Mbps, and London with speeds 18.6—71.88 Mbps.
Providers
Internet in Islington
5th
Fastest city in The United Kingdom
8th
Best speed range city in London
945.1 Mbps
Islington's fastest speed
19.08—93.41 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Islington residents
Islington Competitive Speed Map
How Islington Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islington | 945.1 Mbps | 19.08—93.41 Mbps | 31.64 Mbps | - |
| London | 940.68 Mbps | 18.6—71.88 Mbps | 29.65 Mbps | Slower |
| Birmingham | 931.57 Mbps | 14.8—65.5 Mbps | 23.02 Mbps | Slower |
| Liverpool | 912.85 Mbps | 11.5—47.72 Mbps | 16.49 Mbps | Slower |
| Nottingham | 834.74 Mbps | 13.88—59.62 Mbps | 20.88 Mbps | Slower |
| Sheffield | 815.42 Mbps | 12.22—43.1 Mbps | 17.76 Mbps | Slower |
| Bristol | 898.98 Mbps | 14.34—64.29 Mbps | 21.37 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 795.31 Mbps | 7.36—34.82 Mbps | 10.26 Mbps | Slower |
| Leicester | 910.64 Mbps | 14.61—60.91 Mbps | 21.12 Mbps | Slower |
| Edinburgh | 870.81 Mbps | 12.84—67.78 Mbps | 20.05 Mbps | Slower |
Islington Over Time
How Islington Compares for Internet Speed in London
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Haringey | 727.25 Mbps | 22.81—92.63 Mbps | 34.15 Mbps | Faster |
| 7 | Hounslow | 857.43 Mbps | 23.07—76.06 Mbps | 32.98 Mbps | Faster |
| 8 | Islington | 945.1 Mbps | 19.08—93.41 Mbps | 31.64 Mbps | - |
| 9 | Forest Gate | 907.55 Mbps | 20.78—75.14 Mbps | 30.52 Mbps | Slower |
| 10 | Kingston upon Thames | 892.34 Mbps | 20.58—74.32 Mbps | 30.39 Mbps | Slower |
Islington Speed Test Results
We analysed the results of people in Islington test providers multiple times, with each test starting no more than 30 minutes after the previous speed test. On average, people in Islington ran 4 speed tests per session. Looking at download speeds, if the Islington resident's final test is 10% faster than their starting download speed, we count that as a succesful and faster speed test result. We count an unsuccessful, slower result if the final result is 10% slower than the starting result; we'd hope their ISP contacts them ASAP! For speed tests that don't vary by that much, we consider the final result to be the same. For Islington's residents, of the speed tests we measured, 45.32% were fast, 26.86% slow, and 27.82% broadly the same.
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Media | 31 May 2020 22:27:15 | 4 | 11 mins | 90.11 Mbps | 97.03 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 31 May 2020 22:16:12 | 4 | 3 mins | 6.92 Mbps | 23.54 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 31 May 2020 22:18:29 | 2 | 32 secs | 2.91 Mbps | 3.72 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 31 May 2020 22:04:39 | 4 | 115 secs | 14.27 Mbps | 51.99 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 31 May 2020 22:01:05 | 2 | 45 secs | 12.95 Mbps | 1.85 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 31 May 2020 20:25:52 | 31 | 61 mins | 1.05 Mbps | 23.89 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 31 May 2020 20:57:28 | 2 | 6 mins | 109.29 Mbps | 109.69 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 31 May 2020 20:33:22 | 2 | 26 mins | 3.28 Mbps | 18.12 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 31 May 2020 20:48:15 | 2 | 2 mins | 16.58 Mbps | 20.5 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 31 May 2020 20:46:20 | 3 | 112 secs | 109.27 Mbps | 108.56 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 31 May 2020 20:46:02 | 2 | 48 secs | 25.07 Mbps | 81.12 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 31 May 2020 20:39:47 | 2 | 28 secs | 50.05 Mbps | 109.4 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 31 May 2020 20:32:06 | 10 | 4 mins | 32.76 Mbps | 58.53 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 31 May 2020 20:10:36 | 5 | 14 mins | 28.95 Mbps | 8.31 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 31 May 2020 20:17:42 | 2 | 19 secs | 48.44 Mbps | 42.85 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 31 May 2020 20:10:18 | 3 | 2 mins | 31.66 Mbps | 5.89 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 31 May 2020 19:48:17 | 2 | 20 mins | 7.32 Mbps | 10.14 Mbps | Improved |
| Plusnet | 31 May 2020 20:03:00 | 2 | 85 secs | 5.19 Mbps | 26.91 Mbps | Improved |
| Zen Internet | 31 May 2020 19:38:01 | 2 | 24 mins | 5.88 Mbps | 22.37 Mbps | Improved |
| Vodafone | 31 May 2020 19:40:30 | 2 | 3 mins | 24.34 Mbps | 19.23 Mbps | Needs help |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Islington
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Fibre | 630.22 Mbps | 382.19—388.33 Mbps |
| 2 | Hyperoptic | 940.66 Mbps | 107.96—171.46 Mbps |
| 3 | Optimity | 945.1 Mbps | 29.43—182.17 Mbps |
| 4 | Virgin Media | 906.36 Mbps | 38.86—135.75 Mbps |
| 5 | Spitfire | 548.36 Mbps | 81.63—104.07 Mbps |
| 6 | Glide | 760.78 Mbps | 13.14—94.46 Mbps |
| 7 | CIX | 71.91 Mbps | 50.87—64.43 Mbps |
| 8 | Zen Internet | 431.49 Mbps | 24.1—69.54 Mbps |
| 9 | telcom (Velocity Fibre) | 188.74 Mbps | 24.46—66.71 Mbps |
| 10 | Independent Fibre Networks | 372.23 Mbps | 22.7—57.07 Mbps |
| 11 | Andrews & Arnold | 92.6 Mbps | 40.07—44.38 Mbps |
| 12 | BT | 884.48 Mbps | 15.29—64.85 Mbps |
| 13 | FastNet | 45.06 Mbps | 3.81—38.52 Mbps |
| 14 | Vodafone | 525.77 Mbps | 19.27—38.4 Mbps |
| 15 | Cerberus Networks | 186.5 Mbps | 6.42—40.78 Mbps |
| 16 | Sky Broadband | 149.99 Mbps | 8.6—52.76 Mbps |
| 17 | TalkTalk | 255.98 Mbps | 9.68—36.99 Mbps |
| 18 | iDNET | 146.12 Mbps | 12.92—31.69 Mbps |
| 19 | EE | 239.06 Mbps | 9.5—36.77 Mbps |
| 20 | KCOM | 91.33 Mbps | 4.73—35.01 Mbps |
| 21 | Plusnet | 74.27 Mbps | 8.09—25.8 Mbps |
| 22 | Structured Communications | 141.81 Mbps | 4.58—24.63 Mbps |
| 23 | Post Office Broadband | 74.25 Mbps | 5.18—14.81 Mbps |
| 24 | Gradwell | 58.37 Mbps | 4.69—10.17 Mbps |
| 25 | Call Flow Solutions | 11.56 Mbps | 0.68—8.11 Mbps |
| 26 | CloudScape Connect | 20.27 Mbps | 2.25—12.18 Mbps |
Smaller Towns, Villages, and Wards in Islington
| Ward | Median Age | Rent Privately | Rent Council | Mortage | Commute via Public Transport | Work From Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archway | 33.0 | 19.12% | 34.41% | 20.95% | 58.79% | 6.53% |
| Barnsbury | 31.0 | 28.42% | 28.49% | 13.71% | 55.10% | 5.62% |
| Canonbury | 32.0 | 20.74% | 36.72% | 16.11% | 57.89% | 4.41% |
| Clerkenwell | 31.0 | 24.92% | 34.89% | 16.25% | 39.43% | 6.49% |
| Farringdon | 31.0 | 24.92% | 34.89% | 16.25% | 39.43% | 6.49% |
| Finsbury | 31.0 | 24.92% | 34.89% | 16.25% | 39.43% | 6.49% |
| Highbury | 33.0 | 24.94% | 21.39% | 23.02% | 58.32% | 7.21% |
| Holloway | 30.0 | 24.63% | 22.57% | 14.18% | 63.07% | 3.85% |
| Lower Holloway | 30.0 | 24.63% | 22.57% | 14.18% | 63.07% | 3.85% |
| Mildmay | 31.0 | 22.30% | 35.76% | 19.11% | 59.89% | 5.94% |
| Upper Holloway | 33.0 | 24.47% | 21.62% | 17.66% | 60.55% | 6.06% |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Islington
Islington has 26 ISPs tested by its 239,142 residents.
Optimity is the fastest provider in Islington with 945.1 Mbps, and an average speed range of 29.43—182.17 Mbps.
The best provider in Islington in Community Fibre, and their users typically see speeds in the range of 382.19 to 388.33 Mbps.
Users in Islington see an average internet speed of 19.08 up to 136 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 945.1 Mbps.
Virgin Media is available in Islington, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 906.36 Mbps.
BT is available in Islington, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 884.48 Mbps.
Sky Broadband is available in Islington, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 149.99 Mbps.
The provider with the most users in Islington is Virgin Media.
Last updated: 31 May 2020