There are 15 different broadband providers available to and being tested by people living in Northumberland. Typical internet speeds vary from 21.91 to 60.72 Mbps, and the highest broadband speed we've seen is 881.21 Mbps from BT. Other fast internet providers include Zen Internet with 875.32 Mbps, EE with 864.92 Mbps, and B4RN with 863.17 Mbps. Overall, internet speeds in Northumberland are 18.86% worse than the United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps. The most common broadprovider in Northumberland is BT, and their typical speeds range from 24.73 to 63.29 Mbps.
Northumberland 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 Northumberland
| # | Provider Name | Max Download Speed | Typical Speed Range | # Cities Served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BT | 881.21 Mbps | 24.73—63.29 Mbps | 29 |
| 2 | Plusnet | 74.19 Mbps | 16.36—37.12 Mbps | 24 |
| 3 | EE | 864.92 Mbps | 23.22—51.48 Mbps | 20 |
| 4 | Zen Internet | 875.32 Mbps | 6.31—48.54 Mbps | 17 |
| 5 | TalkTalk | 504.63 Mbps | 26.93—58.87 Mbps | 13 |
| 6 | Vodafone | 581.04 Mbps | 48.77—69.14 Mbps | 12 |
| 7 | Sky Broadband | 355.83 Mbps | 21.31—60.24 Mbps | 12 |
| 8 | Shell Energy | 71.48 Mbps | 5.59—18.81 Mbps | 10 |
| 9 | Virgin Media | 810.81 Mbps | 21.23—107.22 Mbps | 6 |
| 10 | B4RN | 863.17 Mbps | 31.92—204.73 Mbps | 2 |
| 11 | Zone Broadband | 67.5 Mbps | 36.48—44.71 Mbps | 1 |
| 12 | Independent Fibre Networks | 47.29 Mbps | 13.34—44.58 Mbps | 1 |
| 13 | Origin Broadband | 73.38 Mbps | 13.22—35.55 Mbps | 1 |
| 14 | KCOM | 33.93 Mbps | 11.1—26.14 Mbps | 1 |
| 15 | O2 Broadband | 36.48 Mbps | 6.76—30.12 Mbps | 1 |
Cities and Broadband Provider Speeds in Northumberland
| Position | City | Max Download Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median Speed | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prudhoe | 581.04 Mbps | 34.51—68.69 Mbps | 41.42 Mbps | 6 |
| 2 | Berwick-upon-Tweed | 106.51 Mbps | 31.46—55.26 Mbps | 37.32 Mbps | 2 |
| 3 | Haltwhistle | 269.39 Mbps | 25.25—50.74 Mbps | 36.18 Mbps | 5 |
| 4 | Blyth | 794.32 Mbps | 30.36—67.53 Mbps | 35.3 Mbps | 10 |
| 5 | Lesbury | 881.21 Mbps | 23.74—61.08 Mbps | 31.65 Mbps | 6 |
| 6 | Cramlington | 761.58 Mbps | 23.25—53.77 Mbps | 29.75 Mbps | 7 |
| 7 | Morpeth | 761.54 Mbps | 19.16—58.37 Mbps | 28.99 Mbps | 6 |
| 8 | Choppington | 737.79 Mbps | 18.55—51.25 Mbps | 26.24 Mbps | 8 |
| 9 | Allendale | 863.17 Mbps | 16.28—54.27 Mbps | 25.93 Mbps | 9 |
| 10 | Hexham | 706.21 Mbps | 19.29—50.29 Mbps | 25.92 Mbps | 7 |
| 11 | Ponteland | 624.11 Mbps | 14.98—67.82 Mbps | 23.13 Mbps | 8 |
| 12 | Ashington | 540.91 Mbps | 16.15—51.73 Mbps | 23.07 Mbps | 8 |
| 13 | West Bedlington | 799.93 Mbps | 16.72—46.8 Mbps | 21.48 Mbps | 9 |
| 14 | East Chevington | 479.58 Mbps | 15.32—49.61 Mbps | 21.03 Mbps | 8 |
| 15 | Humshaugh | 430.04 Mbps | 11.53—47.73 Mbps | 13.7 Mbps | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Northumberland
How many providers in Northumberland are there?
Northumberland has 15 ISPs available.
Who is the fastest provider in Northumberland?
BT is the fastest provider in Northumberland with 881.21 Mbps, and an average speed range of 24.73—63.29 Mbps.
What is the average internet speed in Northumberland?
Users in Northumberland see an average internet speed of 21.91 up to 60.72 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 881.21 Mbps.
Is BT available in Northumberland?
BT is available in Northumberland, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 881.21 Mbps.
Is Sky Broadband available in Northumberland?
Sky Broadband is available in Northumberland, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 355.83 Mbps.
Is Plusnet available in Northumberland?
Plusnet is available in Northumberland, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 74.19 Mbps.
Who is the the most popular provider in Northumberland?
The provider with the most users in Northumberland is BT.
Last updated: 19 Oct 2021