There are 16 different broadband providers available to and being tested by people living in Powys. Typical internet speeds vary from 16.27 to 64.26 Mbps, and the highest broadband speed we've seen is 915.15 Mbps from BT. Other fast internet providers include FastNet with 846.38 Mbps, Zen Internet with 843.17 Mbps, and EE with 504.4 Mbps. Overall, internet speeds in Powys are 31.86% worse than the United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps. The most common broadprovider in Powys is BT, and their typical speeds range from 18.73 to 71.53 Mbps.
Powys 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 Powys
| # | Provider Name | Max Download Speed | Typical Speed Range | # Cities Served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BT | 915.15 Mbps | 18.73—71.53 Mbps | 31 |
| 2 | Plusnet | 74.62 Mbps | 7.52—37.2 Mbps | 24 |
| 3 | EE | 504.4 Mbps | 18.37—57.43 Mbps | 22 |
| 4 | Sky Broadband | 144.1 Mbps | 44.53—70.22 Mbps | 13 |
| 5 | Vodafone | 101.06 Mbps | 13.91—42.19 Mbps | 11 |
| 6 | TalkTalk | 149.79 Mbps | 18.7—42.97 Mbps | 9 |
| 7 | Zen Internet | 843.17 Mbps | 13.99—37.57 Mbps | 8 |
| 8 | Shell Energy | 72.25 Mbps | 4.94—21.51 Mbps | 8 |
| 9 | Airband | 268.14 Mbps | 12.9—37.19 Mbps | 3 |
| 10 | Virgin Media | 496.52 Mbps | 18.35—107.19 Mbps | 2 |
| 11 | Origin Broadband | 62.11 Mbps | 8.62—29.11 Mbps | 2 |
| 12 | Gigaclear | 327.44 Mbps | 85.05—255.6 Mbps | 1 |
| 13 | Andrews & Arnold | 112.3 Mbps | 39.4—39.4 Mbps | 1 |
| 14 | KCOM | 62.5 Mbps | 47.2—58.15 Mbps | 1 |
| 15 | FastNet | 846.38 Mbps | 10.25—72.51 Mbps | 1 |
| 16 | CIX | 50.51 Mbps | 9.72—49.86 Mbps | 1 |
Cities and Broadband Provider Speeds in Powys
| Position | City | Max Download Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median Speed | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Llanbadarn Fawr | 915.15 Mbps | 41.78—72.94 Mbps | 59.63 Mbps | 8 |
| 2 | Cadfarch | 843.17 Mbps | 25.54—61.01 Mbps | 35.32 Mbps | 6 |
| 3 | Rhayader | 607.87 Mbps | 13.88—44.5 Mbps | 31.93 Mbps | 3 |
| 4 | Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn | 288.02 Mbps | 19.15—49.57 Mbps | 31.49 Mbps | 7 |
| 5 | Montgomery | 783.64 Mbps | 18.61—73.42 Mbps | 31.32 Mbps | 5 |
| 6 | Tawe-Uchaf | 496.52 Mbps | 21.46—61.69 Mbps | 29.53 Mbps | 7 |
| 7 | Ystradgynlais | 890.14 Mbps | 19.06—44.75 Mbps | 24.84 Mbps | 7 |
| 8 | Merthyr Cynog | 909.72 Mbps | 13.59—69.31 Mbps | 22.96 Mbps | 10 |
| 9 | Meifod | 654.41 Mbps | 15.54—58.88 Mbps | 22.47 Mbps | 4 |
| 10 | Clyro | 912.47 Mbps | 12.16—69.52 Mbps | 21.28 Mbps | 6 |
| 11 | Gladestry | 523.54 Mbps | 15.21—52.11 Mbps | 19.17 Mbps | 6 |
| 12 | Welshpool | 798.26 Mbps | 12.31—38.02 Mbps | 18.42 Mbps | 6 |
| 13 | Pen-y-Bont-Fawr | 899.11 Mbps | 7.6—49.28 Mbps | 14.82 Mbps | 9 |
| 14 | Bausley with Criggion | 902.96 Mbps | 7.09—63.41 Mbps | 13.78 Mbps | 7 |
| 15 | Caersws | 402.63 Mbps | 7.81—51.07 Mbps | 11.66 Mbps | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Powys
How many providers in Powys are there?
Powys has 16 ISPs available.
Who is the fastest provider in Powys?
BT is the fastest provider in Powys with 915.15 Mbps, and an average speed range of 18.73—71.53 Mbps.
What is the average internet speed in Powys?
Users in Powys see an average internet speed of 16.27 up to 64.26 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 915.15 Mbps.
Is BT available in Powys?
BT is available in Powys, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 915.15 Mbps.
Is Plusnet available in Powys?
Plusnet is available in Powys, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 74.62 Mbps.
Is EE available in Powys?
EE is available in Powys, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 504.4 Mbps.
Who is the the most popular provider in Powys?
The provider with the most users in Powys is BT.
Last updated: 15 Oct 2021