Newcastle upon Tyne Internet Service Providers
Newcastle upon Tyne residents have run speed tests on 18 providers. This number is 212.50% above the United Kingdom average of 5.76 providers. ISPs available in Newcastle upon Tyne include Sky Broadband, Virgin Media, and TalkTalk. The most common provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is Sky Broadband, with a maximum recorded speed of 145.52 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 7.89—29.81 Mbps. Newcastle upon Tyne's fastest provider is Hyperoptic, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 729.62 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world speed users will see in Newcastle upon Tyne is 17.29 Mbps, which is 25.22% below the The United Kingdom national average of 23.12 Mbps, and 0.80% below the average of 17.43 Mbps in Newcastle upon Tyne. Internet speeds in Newcastle upon Tyne are typically faster than Hazlerigg, but slower than Brunswick. Nearby cities include Hazlerigg with speeds 10.42—25.7 Mbps, and Brunswick with speeds 15.05—67.22 Mbps.
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Internet in Newcastle upon Tyne
356th
Fastest city in The United Kingdom
2nd
Best speed range city in Newcastle upon Tyne
729.62 Mbps
Newcastle upon Tyne's fastest speed
11.74—45.89 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Newcastle upon Tyne residents
Newcastle upon Tyne Competitive Speed Map
How Newcastle upon Tyne Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 943.62 Mbps | 19.11—72.16 Mbps | 30.28 Mbps | Faster |
| Birmingham | 931.57 Mbps | 15.34—67.39 Mbps | 23.88 Mbps | Faster |
| Nottingham | 834.74 Mbps | 14.09—60.47 Mbps | 21.25 Mbps | Faster |
| Sheffield | 815.42 Mbps | 12.53—44.56 Mbps | 18.29 Mbps | Faster |
| Bristol | 902.73 Mbps | 14.96—67.75 Mbps | 22.48 Mbps | Faster |
| Leicester | 910.64 Mbps | 15.04—63.76 Mbps | 21.91 Mbps | Faster |
| Edinburgh | 870.81 Mbps | 13.41—71.94 Mbps | 21.13 Mbps | Faster |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 729.62 Mbps | 11.74—45.89 Mbps | 17.29 Mbps | - |
| Liverpool | 912.85 Mbps | 11.85—49.86 Mbps | 17.11 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 795.31 Mbps | 7.63—36.05 Mbps | 10.83 Mbps | Slower |
Cities and Provider Speeds in Newcastle upon Tyne
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brunswick | 846.59 Mbps | 15.05—67.22 Mbps | 23.9 Mbps | 8 |
| 2 | Newcastle upon Tyne | 729.62 Mbps | 11.74—45.89 Mbps | 17.29 Mbps | 18 |
Newcastle upon Tyne Over Time
How Newcastle upon Tyne Compares for Internet Speed in Newcastle upon Tyne
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brunswick | 846.59 Mbps | 15.05—67.22 Mbps | 23.9 Mbps | Faster |
| 2 | Newcastle upon Tyne | 729.62 Mbps | 11.74—45.89 Mbps | 17.29 Mbps | - |
| 3 | Hazlerigg | 61.76 Mbps | 10.42—25.7 Mbps | 15.16 Mbps | Slower |
| 4 | Dinnington | 73.97 Mbps | 5.67—23.62 Mbps | 8.84 Mbps | Slower |
Newcastle upon Tyne Speed Test Results
We analysed the results of people in Newcastle upon Tyne test providers multiple times, with each test starting no more than 30 minutes after the previous speed test. On average, people in Newcastle upon Tyne ran 4 speed tests per session. Looking at download speeds, if the Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne's residents, of the speed tests we measured, 44.75% were fast, 28.74% slow, and 26.51% broadly the same.
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Media | 05 Jul 2020 01:06:50 | 2 | 82 secs | 8.62 Mbps | 45.85 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 05 Jul 2020 00:07:33 | 2 | 25 secs | 28 Mbps | 28.71 Mbps | |
| Vodafone | 04 Jul 2020 00:45:40 | 4 | 6 mins | 22.99 Mbps | 29.56 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 03 Jul 2020 22:45:11 | 5 | 64 mins | 12.95 Mbps | 0.09 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| BT | 03 Jul 2020 23:36:12 | 3 | 59 secs | 7.66 Mbps | 26.29 Mbps | Improved |
| TalkTalk | 03 Jul 2020 22:54:09 | 2 | 38 secs | 29.98 Mbps | 30.5 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 03 Jul 2020 22:41:41 | 2 | 26 secs | 1.7 Mbps | 1.88 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| TalkTalk | 03 Jul 2020 22:00:39 | 2 | 39 secs | 5.28 Mbps | 3.5 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Sky Broadband | 03 Jul 2020 21:41:57 | 2 | 7 mins | 13.45 Mbps | 17.97 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 03 Jul 2020 21:42:18 | 2 | 4 mins | 27.72 Mbps | 4.82 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 03 Jul 2020 21:20:45 | 2 | 17 mins | 100.86 Mbps | 100.11 Mbps | |
| Vodafone | 03 Jul 2020 21:37:19 | 2 | 25 secs | 1.15 Mbps | 31.88 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 03 Jul 2020 21:33:35 | 2 | 44 secs | 5.77 Mbps | 6.39 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Sky Broadband | 03 Jul 2020 21:25:29 | 2 | 31 secs | 21.46 Mbps | 5.52 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| BT | 03 Jul 2020 21:08:06 | 2 | 46 secs | 36.15 Mbps | 30.77 Mbps | Needs help |
| Sky Broadband | 03 Jul 2020 21:06:03 | 2 | 25 secs | 7.62 Mbps | 63.04 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 03 Jul 2020 20:34:27 | 2 | 23 secs | 9.77 Mbps | 51.17 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 03 Jul 2020 20:13:46 | 4 | 17 mins | 8.37 Mbps | 0.29 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Sky Broadband | 03 Jul 2020 20:26:20 | 3 | 92 secs | 1.29 Mbps | 1.07 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| TalkTalk | 03 Jul 2020 20:22:29 | 2 | 94 secs | 0.89 Mbps | 3.55 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Newcastle upon Tyne
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyperoptic | 729.62 Mbps | 42.85—157.32 Mbps |
| 2 | Independent Fibre Networks | 234.23 Mbps | 14.12—111.67 Mbps |
| 3 | Virgin Media | 536.78 Mbps | 27.75—107.29 Mbps |
| 4 | Zen Internet | 73.53 Mbps | 38.42—64.22 Mbps |
| 5 | Glide | 159.21 Mbps | 23.3—64.74 Mbps |
| 6 | BT | 491.62 Mbps | 17.15—50.57 Mbps |
| 7 | CIX | 94.57 Mbps | 22.42—65.21 Mbps |
| 8 | uno | 47.55 Mbps | 0—21.48 Mbps |
| 9 | KCOM | 69.47 Mbps | 16.41—29.06 Mbps |
| 10 | Plusnet | 75.04 Mbps | 12.65—36.68 Mbps |
| 11 | Vodafone | 162.54 Mbps | 15—34.38 Mbps |
| 12 | EE | 276.84 Mbps | 9.88—33.98 Mbps |
| 13 | TalkTalk | 147.48 Mbps | 10.1—31.35 Mbps |
| 14 | Sky Broadband | 145.52 Mbps | 7.89—29.81 Mbps |
| 15 | Post Office Broadband | 71.17 Mbps | 5.66—22.44 Mbps |
| 16 | CCS Leeds | 89.09 Mbps | 4.89—9.24 Mbps |
| 17 | O2 Broadband | 31.14 Mbps | 2.53—9.49 Mbps |
| 18 | Call27 | 8.74 Mbps | 1.36—2.08 Mbps |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne has 18 ISPs tested by its 300,196 residents.
Hyperoptic is the fastest provider in Newcastle upon Tyne with 729.62 Mbps, and an average speed range of 42.85—157.32 Mbps.
The best provider in Newcastle upon Tyne in Hyperoptic, and their users typically see speeds in the range of 42.85 to 157.32 Mbps.
Users in Newcastle upon Tyne see an average internet speed of 11.74 up to 1196 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 729.62 Mbps.
Sky Broadband is available in Newcastle upon Tyne, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 145.52 Mbps.
Virgin Media is available in Newcastle upon Tyne, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 536.78 Mbps.
TalkTalk is available in Newcastle upon Tyne, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 147.48 Mbps.
The provider with the most users in Newcastle upon Tyne is Sky Broadband.
Last updated: 06 Jul 2020