Broadband Statistics for Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough
| Broadband Providers | 10 |
|---|---|
| Fastest Speed | 920.2 Mbps |
| Median Speed | 36.22 Mbps |
| Fastest Provider | BT |
Residents in Middlesbrough have run speed tests on 10 broadband providers. This number is 62.60% above the United Kingdom average of 6.15 internet service providers. ISPs available in Middlesbrough include Virgin Media, Sky Broadband, and BT. The most common broadband provider in Middlesbrough is Virgin Media, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 912.12 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 54.16—203.03 Mbps.
Middlesbrough's fastest provider is BT, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 920.2 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Middlesbrough is 36.22 Mbps, which is 2.11% below the The United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps, and 0.03% above the average of 36.21 Mbps in Middlesbrough.
Nearby locations include Nunthorpe with speeds 30.9—105.42 Mbps. Our research into internet speeds in Middlesbrough includes analysing postcove-level coverage data of broadband in TS5, TS3, TS1, TS4, and TS8.
Broadband Providers
![Virgin Media in Middlesbrough]()
827 Reviews86.22 MbpsVirgin Media's typical internet speed range in Middlesbrough is 54.16 to 203.03 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 912.12 Mbps. Middlesbrough residents have performed 25,446 speed tests on Virgin Media Broadband.
BT's typical internet speed range in Middlesbrough is 23.57 to 71.77 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 920.2 Mbps. Middlesbrough residents have performed 5,902 speed tests on BT Broadband.
![Glide in Middlesbrough]()
6 Reviews32.11 MbpsGlide's typical internet speed range in Middlesbrough is 0 to 32.11 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 50.54 Mbps. Middlesbrough residents have performed 2 speed tests on Glide Broadband.
![Zen Internet in Middlesbrough]()
39 Reviews32.11 MbpsZen Internet's typical internet speed range in Middlesbrough is 26.92 to 47.25 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 103.43 Mbps. Middlesbrough residents have performed 42 speed tests on Zen Internet Broadband.
Vodafone's typical internet speed range in Middlesbrough is 23.08 to 44.86 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 73.7 Mbps. Middlesbrough residents have performed 57 speed tests on Vodafone Broadband.
TalkTalk's typical internet speed range in Middlesbrough is 14.03 to 42.19 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 277.89 Mbps. Middlesbrough residents have performed 902 speed tests on TalkTalk Broadband.
EE's typical internet speed range in Middlesbrough is 12.42 to 37.56 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 301.23 Mbps. Middlesbrough residents have performed 943 speed tests on EE Broadband.
Plusnet's typical internet speed range in Middlesbrough is 12.13 to 36.8 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 74.59 Mbps. Middlesbrough residents have performed 832 speed tests on Plusnet Broadband.
Sky Broadband's typical internet speed range in Middlesbrough is 12.18 to 50.67 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 490.99 Mbps. Middlesbrough residents have performed 19,912 speed tests on Sky Broadband.
Shell Energy's typical internet speed range in Middlesbrough is 5.88 to 28.18 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 68.73 Mbps. Middlesbrough residents have performed 113 speed tests on Shell Energy Broadband.
Broadband in Middlesbrough
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Best speed range city in Middlesbrough
920.2 Mbps
Middlesbrough's fastest speed
24.26—109.28 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Middlesbrough residents
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Average Broadband Speeds in Middlesbrough
| Year | Middlesbrough Average | United Kingdom Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 21.56 Mbps | 26.27 Mbps | 17.93% Slower |
| 2019 | 22.64 Mbps | 30.63 Mbps | 26.09% Slower |
| 2020 | 85.74 Mbps | 80.31 Mbps | 6.76% Faster |
| 2021 | 67.07 Mbps | 66.05 Mbps | 1.54% Faster |
Middlesbrough Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Middlesbrough | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 31.05% | 28.66% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 24.50% | 26.52% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 18.90% | 20.91% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 5.13% | 8.46% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 17.24% | 13.12% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 3.19% | 2.33% |
How Middlesbrough Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 5794.21 Mbps | 34.18—94.02 Mbps | 46.82 Mbps | Faster |
| Birmingham | 941.32 Mbps | 28.85—104.15 Mbps | 37.55 Mbps | Faster |
| Bristol | 943.13 Mbps | 29.91—109.63 Mbps | 41.69 Mbps | Faster |
| Leicester | 933.42 Mbps | 26.93—94.09 Mbps | 36.57 Mbps | Faster |
| Edinburgh | 869.7 Mbps | 31.66—108.39 Mbps | 39.9 Mbps | Faster |
| Middlesbrough | 920.2 Mbps | 24.26—109.28 Mbps | 36.22 Mbps | - |
| Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 24.43—88.74 Mbps | 33.34 Mbps | Slower |
| Nottingham | 934.56 Mbps | 21.55—50.89 Mbps | 25.83 Mbps | Slower |
| Sheffield | 932.42 Mbps | 23.32—67.72 Mbps | 31.7 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 913.93 Mbps | 19.32—70.51 Mbps | 30.87 Mbps | Slower |
Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough Compares for Internet Speed in Middlesbrough
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 920.2 Mbps | 24.26—109.28 Mbps | 36.22 Mbps | - |
Middlesbrough Internet Speed Test Results
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Broadband | 19 Oct 2021 20:12:00 | 4 | 2 mins | 3.5 Mbps | 4.56 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 19 Oct 2021 19:19:17 | 5 | 10 mins | 18.69 Mbps | 25.77 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 19 Oct 2021 19:08:34 | 3 | 94 secs | 2.54 Mbps | 2.49 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| BT | 19 Oct 2021 18:19:16 | 2 | 36 secs | 28.23 Mbps | 26.59 Mbps | |
| BT | 19 Oct 2021 16:48:37 | 2 | 2 mins | 6.7 Mbps | 26.13 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 19 Oct 2021 16:01:04 | 2 | 44 secs | 1.99 Mbps | 1.85 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| BT | 19 Oct 2021 13:45:01 | 3 | 19 mins | 4.49 Mbps | 4.98 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 19 Oct 2021 13:49:08 | 2 | 14 mins | 68.02 Mbps | 400.11 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 19 Oct 2021 13:04:21 | 2 | 17 secs | 12.34 Mbps | 3.45 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 19 Oct 2021 08:49:53 | 10 | 112 mins | 0.26 Mbps | 104.14 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 19 Oct 2021 08:39:14 | 2 | 16 mins | 3.9 Mbps | 39.36 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 19 Oct 2021 08:00:50 | 2 | 18 secs | 71.5 Mbps | 59.75 Mbps | Needs help |
| EE | 19 Oct 2021 07:17:50 | 2 | 12 mins | 36.37 Mbps | 16.2 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 18 Oct 2021 23:26:28 | 3 | 2 mins | 25.22 Mbps | 66.68 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 18 Oct 2021 22:17:09 | 2 | 7 mins | 6.62 Mbps | 53.22 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 18 Oct 2021 19:45:56 | 7 | 64 mins | 8.56 Mbps | 22.24 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 18 Oct 2021 19:41:20 | 2 | 58 secs | 13.22 Mbps | 10.84 Mbps | Needs help |
| TalkTalk | 18 Oct 2021 19:17:50 | 2 | 25 secs | 15.32 Mbps | 15.03 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 18 Oct 2021 18:52:58 | 2 | 17 mins | 1.04 Mbps | 298.82 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 18 Oct 2021 18:22:16 | 5 | 30 mins | 340.79 Mbps | 24.28 Mbps | Needs help |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Middlesbrough
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgin Media | 912.12 Mbps | 54.16—203.03 Mbps |
| 2 | BT | 920.2 Mbps | 23.57—71.77 Mbps |
| 3 | Glide | 50.54 Mbps | 0—32.11 Mbps |
| 4 | Zen Internet | 103.43 Mbps | 26.92—47.25 Mbps |
| 5 | Vodafone | 73.7 Mbps | 23.08—44.86 Mbps |
| 6 | EE | 301.23 Mbps | 12.42—37.56 Mbps |
| 7 | Sky Broadband | 490.99 Mbps | 12.18—50.67 Mbps |
| 8 | TalkTalk | 277.89 Mbps | 14.03—42.19 Mbps |
| 9 | Plusnet | 74.59 Mbps | 12.13—36.8 Mbps |
| 10 | Shell Energy | 68.73 Mbps | 5.88—28.18 Mbps |
Middlesbrough Broadband Speed Map
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Last updated: 19 Oct 2021