Nottingham Broadband Statistics
Nottingham has the second-best fibre access out of all major cities in the East Midlands, and is among the 50 worst-off major cities in terms of fibre access across the UK as a whole. Our analysis of Ofcom coverage data shows that Gigabit fibre is available to 27% of residents. UltraFast 300+ Mbps is available to 94% of residents, while SuperFast 30+ Mbps broadband is available to 99% of Nottingham's households.
Poor broadband infrastructure results in very low speed test averages in Nottingham postcodes like NG8, NG7, NG5, NG3, and NG6. Over the past year, we’ve recorded a 19.1 Mbps median internet speed in Nottingham, which is 48% below the United Kingdom national median of 37 Mbps.
Nottingham increased access to Gigabit speeds by 13 percentage points in the past year. The buildout rate is also better than neighbouring major cities like Leicester (gained 13 percentate points).
Local broadband speeds over time
The median broadband speed in Nottingham has increased by 31% over the last five years.
Local broadband speeds in context
As of 2022, the median broadband speed in Nottingham is 52% lower than the East Midlands and 93% lower than the UK overall.
| Nottingham | 19 Mbps | |
| East Midlands | 29 Mbps | |
| United Kingdom | 37 Mbps |
Nottingham 2022 Broadband Scorecard
▲ 2nd highest fibre access
Major Cities, East Midlands
▼ 52% below regional broadband speed
East Midlands
▼ 93% below national broadband speed
UK Overall
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Broadband Providers
Overall Performance
We rank each provider relative to all providers in The United Kingdom based on their median download and upload speeds, measured round trip time latencies, and the percentage of speeds tests that exceed 50 Mbps.
Customer Ratings
Customer ratings are based on local reviews matched to Nottingham IP addresses. Providers can be scored on a range of 1 to 10, and ranked relative to all providers in The United Kingdom.
Median Speed Test Result
The median is the middle result in the range of tests we measured for each provider in Nottingham in the past year. Median speeds provide a better comparison than raw averages because they control for the longtail of tests related to Wi-Fi issues. The charts below represent the distribution of tests associated with each provider from low to high.
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Ofcom Fibre Access Analysis for Nottingham
See the chart below for annual reporting on fibre build rates in the Nottingham area. Availability is based on population in postcodes marked as served by Ofcom Connected Nations reports, according to the most recent census.
| 1,000+ Mbps | 300+ Mbps | 30+ Mbps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26.73% | 94.23% | 99.29% |
| 2020 | 13.61% | 90.97% | 99.14% |
| 2019 | 3.07% | 93.96% | 99.38% |
| 2018 | 2.47% | 92.05% | 99.20% |
| 2017 | 2.38% | 80.53% | 98.65% |
| 2016 | 0.00% | 1.26% | 96.46% |
Map of Nottingham's Fibre Broadband Availability by Postcode
Gigabit Availability
26.73%
of people living in Nottingham can obtain to 1,000+ Mbps broadband speeds
Ultrafast Speeds
94.23%
of Nottingham residents can get 300+ Mbps internet service
Superfast 30+ Mbps Broadband
99.29%
availability in Nottingham
Poor Broadband Speeds
None
of Nottingham is limited to broadband speeds under 30 Mbps
Nottingham Broadband Speeds Report
Average Broadband Speeds in Nottingham
| Year | Nottingham Average | United Kingdom Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 23.67 Mbps | 26.27 Mbps | 9.90% Slower |
| 2019 | 31.62 Mbps | 30.63 Mbps | 3.23% Faster |
| 2020 | 72.29 Mbps | 80.31 Mbps | 9.99% Slower |
| 2021 | 30.35 Mbps | 66.05 Mbps | 54.05% Slower |
Nottingham Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Nottingham | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 18.13% | 19.92% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 50.64% | 25.74% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 22.59% | 25.20% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 4.98% | 10.20% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 3.05% | 15.33% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 0.60% | 3.60% |
How Nottingham Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater London | 5794.21 Mbps | 33.02—95.86 Mbps | 45.54 Mbps | Faster |
| Birmingham | 941.32 Mbps | 29.29—107 Mbps | 38.47 Mbps | Faster |
| Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 25.52—89.6 Mbps | 34.58 Mbps | Faster |
| Sheffield | 932.42 Mbps | 23.73—68.81 Mbps | 32.06 Mbps | Faster |
| Bristol | 943.13 Mbps | 30.35—109.9 Mbps | 42.28 Mbps | Faster |
| Glasgow | 913.93 Mbps | 20.58—71.34 Mbps | 32 Mbps | Faster |
| Leicester | 935.89 Mbps | 27.45—99.24 Mbps | 37 Mbps | Faster |
| Edinburgh | 874.24 Mbps | 29.96—107.47 Mbps | 38.02 Mbps | Faster |
| Nottingham | 2371.49 Mbps | 16.2—40.46 Mbps | 19.1 Mbps | - |
Nottingham 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 Nottingham Compares for Internet Speed in Nottingham
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nottingham | 2371.49 Mbps | 16.2—40.46 Mbps | 19.1 Mbps | - |
Nottingham Internet Speed Test Results
We analysed the results of people in Nottingham testing broadband providers multiple times, with each test starting no more than 30 minutes after the previous speed test. On average, people in Nottingham ran 4 internet speed tests per session. Looking at broadband download speeds, if the Nottingham 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 broadband speed tests that don't vary by that much, we consider the final result to be the same. For Nottingham's residents, of the internet speed tests we measured, 42.2% were fast, 25.78% slow, and 32.02% broadly the same.
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Media | 18 Jan 2022 23:49:05 | 5 | 7 mins | 469.55 Mbps | 488.66 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 18 Jan 2022 23:31:24 | 3 | 4 mins | 77.69 Mbps | 78.31 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 18 Jan 2022 23:29:42 | 3 | 93 secs | 13.83 Mbps | 14.39 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 18 Jan 2022 23:24:23 | 2 | 23 secs | 52.1 Mbps | 46 Mbps | Needs help |
| EE | 18 Jan 2022 22:44:50 | 3 | 4 mins | 27.68 Mbps | 26.47 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 18 Jan 2022 22:25:03 | 2 | 28 secs | 48.46 Mbps | 36.65 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 18 Jan 2022 22:20:46 | 6 | 2 mins | 14.32 Mbps | 5.87 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Sky Broadband | 18 Jan 2022 22:07:41 | 3 | 6 mins | 25.56 Mbps | 26.45 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 18 Jan 2022 21:41:48 | 2 | 27 secs | 63.87 Mbps | 68.31 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 18 Jan 2022 21:20:06 | 5 | 15 mins | 67.09 Mbps | 65.62 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 18 Jan 2022 21:14:31 | 3 | 3 mins | 42.98 Mbps | 21.05 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 18 Jan 2022 21:01:28 | 2 | 2 mins | 50.39 Mbps | 71.08 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 18 Jan 2022 21:00:41 | 2 | 29 secs | 28.37 Mbps | 46.99 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 18 Jan 2022 20:54:32 | 2 | 98 secs | 234.71 Mbps | 232.26 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 18 Jan 2022 20:19:16 | 3 | 16 mins | 59.48 Mbps | 7.93 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Plusnet | 18 Jan 2022 20:32:26 | 2 | 22 secs | 1.8 Mbps | 4.4 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 18 Jan 2022 20:16:41 | 2 | 12 mins | 144.71 Mbps | 185.27 Mbps | Improved |
| EE | 18 Jan 2022 20:09:13 | 3 | 11 mins | 0.28 Mbps | 22.95 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 18 Jan 2022 19:31:33 | 3 | 28 mins | 1.85 Mbps | 15.15 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 18 Jan 2022 18:47:48 | 12 | 58 mins | 73.17 Mbps | 18.44 Mbps | Needs help |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Nottingham
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Fibre | 930.22 Mbps | 77.07—298.62 Mbps |
| 2 | Zen Internet | 899.4 Mbps | 33.19—90.03 Mbps |
| 3 | Hyperoptic | 915.33 Mbps | 51.87—167.4 Mbps |
| 4 | Spitfire | 174.35 Mbps | 0—53.44 Mbps |
| 5 | Glide | 917.71 Mbps | 40.63—138.74 Mbps |
| 6 | BT | 917.16 Mbps | 23.02—74.33 Mbps |
| 7 | Zone Broadband | 213.29 Mbps | 54.69—69.29 Mbps |
| 8 | Vodafone | 535.29 Mbps | 29.07—62.24 Mbps |
| 9 | CIX | 338.15 Mbps | 19.23—65.03 Mbps |
| 10 | EE | 915.12 Mbps | 22.89—58.55 Mbps |
| 11 | Sky Broadband | 518.61 Mbps | 17.43—55.8 Mbps |
| 12 | TalkTalk | 516.63 Mbps | 21.21—49.49 Mbps |
| 13 | Virgin Media | 2371.49 Mbps | 16.09—38.84 Mbps |
| 14 | KCOM | 76.2 Mbps | 16.46—47.64 Mbps |
| 15 | I Need Broadband | 45.05 Mbps | 26.04—29.72 Mbps |
| 16 | Plusnet | 74.67 Mbps | 10.8—49.09 Mbps |
| 17 | Shell Energy | 73.54 Mbps | 19.7—36.85 Mbps |
| 18 | Origin Broadband | 74.57 Mbps | 12.45—32.39 Mbps |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Nottingham
How many broadband providers in Nottingham are there?
Nottingham has 18 ISPs tested by its 331,069 residents.
Who is the fastest broadband provider in Nottingham?
Community Fibre is the fastest broadband provider in Nottingham with 930.22 Mbps, and an average internet speed range of 77.07—298.62 Mbps.
Who is the best internet provider in Nottingham?
The best internet provider in Nottingham is Community Fibre, and their users typically see broadband speeds in the range of 77.07 to 298.62 Mbps.
What is the average internet speed in Nottingham?
Users in Nottingham see an average internet speed of 16.2 up to 2583 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 2371.49 Mbps.
Is Virgin Media available in Nottingham?
Broadband service from Virgin Media is available in Nottingham, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 2371.49 Mbps.
Is Sky Broadband available in Nottingham?
Broadband service from Sky Broadband is available in Nottingham, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 518.61 Mbps.
Is TalkTalk available in Nottingham?
Broadband service from TalkTalk is available in Nottingham, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 516.63 Mbps.
Is BT full fibre available in Nottingham?
Yes, BT offers full fibre to the home (also called FTTH or FTTP) to 2009 of Nottingham's postcodes.
Who is the most popular broadband provider in Nottingham?
The broadband provider with the most users in Nottingham is Virgin Media.
Author: Thomas Buck
Last Reviewed By: Tyler Cooper
Published: 10 Nov 2019
Last Updated: 18 Jan 2022