Broadband Statistics for Reading, Reading
| Broadband Providers | 21 |
|---|---|
| Fastest Speed | 939.2 Mbps |
| Median Speed | 32.37 Mbps |
| Fastest Provider | Virgin Media |
Residents in Reading have run speed tests on 21 broadband providers. This number is 242.58% above the United Kingdom average of 6.13 internet service providers. ISPs available in Reading include Virgin Media, BT, and Sky Broadband. The most common broadband provider in Reading is Virgin Media, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 939.2 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 54.42—216.7 Mbps.
Reading's fastest provider is also Virgin Media, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 939.2 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Reading is 32.37 Mbps, which is 12.51% below the The United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps, and 0% below the average of 32.37 Mbps in Reading.
Our research into internet speeds in Reading includes analysing postcove-level coverage data of broadband in RG1, RG30, RG4, RG2, and RG31.
Broadband Providers
![Virgin Media in Reading]()
808 Reviews86.19 MbpsVirgin Media's typical internet speed range in Reading is 54.42 to 216.7 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 939.2 Mbps. Reading residents have performed 67,966 speed tests on Virgin Media Broadband.
![Glide in Reading]()
6 Reviews73.66 MbpsGlide's typical internet speed range in Reading is 47.19 to 110.37 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 885.47 Mbps. Reading residents have performed 61 speed tests on Glide Broadband.
![Hyperoptic in Reading]()
31 Reviews62.31 MbpsHyperoptic's typical internet speed range in Reading is 59.37 to 170.31 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 900.97 Mbps. Reading residents have performed 659 speed tests on Hyperoptic Broadband.
- Independent Fibre Networks4 Reviews51.04 Mbps
Independent Fibre Networks's typical internet speed range in Reading is 34.94 to 91.43 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 361.27 Mbps. Reading residents have performed 216 speed tests on Independent Fibre Networks Broadband.
Plusnet's typical internet speed range in Reading is 29.36 to 57.25 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 74.67 Mbps. Reading residents have performed 5,030 speed tests on Plusnet Broadband.
![Gigaclear in Reading]()
6 Reviews34.29 MbpsGigaclear's typical internet speed range in Reading is 32.74 to 84.36 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 565.54 Mbps. Reading residents have performed 348 speed tests on Gigaclear Broadband.
![The Phone Coop in Reading]()
Not enough reviews33.44 MbpsThe Phone Coop's typical internet speed range in Reading is 23.89 to 73.49 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 74.57 Mbps. Reading residents have performed 17 speed tests on The Phone Coop Broadband.
EE's typical internet speed range in Reading is 24.71 to 44.11 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 908.11 Mbps. Reading residents have performed 2,618 speed tests on EE Broadband.
Vodafone's typical internet speed range in Reading is 20.88 to 60.95 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 917.7 Mbps. Reading residents have performed 2,526 speed tests on Vodafone Broadband.
TalkTalk's typical internet speed range in Reading is 18.4 to 67.22 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 599.46 Mbps. Reading residents have performed 11,248 speed tests on TalkTalk Broadband.
Sky Broadband's typical internet speed range in Reading is 16.06 to 57.82 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 507.34 Mbps. Reading residents have performed 38,279 speed tests on Sky Broadband.
BT's typical internet speed range in Reading is 20.02 to 36.55 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 935.36 Mbps. Reading residents have performed 40,073 speed tests on BT Broadband.
![Zen Internet in Reading]()
37 Reviews18.53 MbpsZen Internet's typical internet speed range in Reading is 18.47 to 18.65 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 303.11 Mbps. Reading residents have performed 1,714 speed tests on Zen Internet Broadband.
![Origin Broadband in Reading]()
19 Reviews17.6 MbpsOrigin Broadband's typical internet speed range in Reading is 15.18 to 36.45 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 73.1 Mbps. Reading residents have performed 72 speed tests on Origin Broadband.
Shell Energy's typical internet speed range in Reading is 10.19 to 33.13 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 73.83 Mbps. Reading residents have performed 518 speed tests on Shell Energy Broadband.
![uno in Reading]()
Not enough reviews12.7 Mbpsuno's typical internet speed range in Reading is 10.59 to 49.94 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 73.24 Mbps. Reading residents have performed 35 speed tests on uno Broadband.
![Cerberus Networks in Reading]()
Not enough reviews9.4 MbpsCerberus Networks's typical internet speed range in Reading is 6.81 to 73.9 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 138.44 Mbps. Reading residents have performed 34 speed tests on Cerberus Networks Broadband.
![Spitfire in Reading]()
Not enough reviews1.93 MbpsSpitfire's typical internet speed range in Reading is 1.92 to 55.84 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 94.47 Mbps. Reading residents have performed 28 speed tests on Spitfire Broadband.
![Andrews & Arnold in Reading]()
7 Reviews0.94 MbpsAndrews & Arnold's typical internet speed range in Reading is 0.89 to 20.76 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 66.39 Mbps. Reading residents have performed 10 speed tests on Andrews & Arnold Broadband.
- Zone BroadbandNot enough reviews0.41 Mbps
Zone Broadband's typical internet speed range in Reading is 0.2 to 3.09 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 11.65 Mbps. Reading residents have performed 4 speed tests on Zone Broadband.
Broadband in Reading
1st
Best speed range city in Reading
939.2 Mbps
Reading's fastest speed
23.56—98.45 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Reading residents
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Average Broadband Speeds in Reading
| Year | Reading Average | United Kingdom Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 30.35 Mbps | 26.27 Mbps | 15.53% Faster |
| 2019 | 30.21 Mbps | 30.63 Mbps | 1.37% Slower |
| 2020 | 123.01 Mbps | 80.31 Mbps | 53.17% Faster |
| 2021 | 66.93 Mbps | 66.05 Mbps | 1.33% Faster |
Reading Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Reading | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 26.67% | 28.66% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 22.87% | 26.52% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 18.35% | 20.91% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 7.98% | 8.46% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 17.13% | 13.12% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 7.00% | 2.33% |
How Reading Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 5794.21 Mbps | 34.22—94.02 Mbps | 46.83 Mbps | Faster |
| Birmingham | 941.32 Mbps | 28.83—104.01 Mbps | 37.51 Mbps | Faster |
| Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 24.42—88.84 Mbps | 33.31 Mbps | Faster |
| Bristol | 941.78 Mbps | 29.91—109.64 Mbps | 41.69 Mbps | Faster |
| Leicester | 933.42 Mbps | 26.89—94.13 Mbps | 36.55 Mbps | Faster |
| Edinburgh | 869.7 Mbps | 31.78—108.45 Mbps | 40.03 Mbps | Faster |
| Reading | 939.2 Mbps | 23.56—98.45 Mbps | 32.37 Mbps | - |
| Nottingham | 934.56 Mbps | 21.77—51.15 Mbps | 26.09 Mbps | Slower |
| Sheffield | 932.42 Mbps | 23.32—67.69 Mbps | 31.69 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 913.93 Mbps | 19.29—70.5 Mbps | 30.82 Mbps | Slower |
Reading 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 Reading Compares for Internet Speed in Reading
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading | 939.2 Mbps | 23.56—98.45 Mbps | 32.37 Mbps | - |
Reading Internet Speed Test Results
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Media | 16 Oct 2021 23:22:33 | 2 | 46 secs | 4.15 Mbps | 5.81 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| TalkTalk | 16 Oct 2021 21:08:01 | 2 | 38 secs | 18.71 Mbps | 22.23 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 16 Oct 2021 20:44:11 | 3 | 5 mins | 0.14 Mbps | 0.19 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 16 Oct 2021 20:43:44 | 2 | 27 secs | 12.19 Mbps | 13.57 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 16 Oct 2021 20:34:40 | 2 | 24 secs | 137.09 Mbps | 136.39 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 16 Oct 2021 20:26:43 | 5 | 2 mins | 2.06 Mbps | 4.34 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 16 Oct 2021 20:05:16 | 6 | 17 mins | 208.47 Mbps | 162.19 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 16 Oct 2021 20:11:25 | 3 | 7 mins | 119.47 Mbps | 154.58 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 16 Oct 2021 20:14:58 | 3 | 57 secs | 68.03 Mbps | 80.56 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 16 Oct 2021 20:11:12 | 2 | 33 secs | 6.11 Mbps | 10.98 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 16 Oct 2021 20:00:13 | 2 | 26 secs | 0.38 Mbps | 0.14 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 16 Oct 2021 19:59:37 | 2 | 43 secs | 252.87 Mbps | 182.53 Mbps | Needs help |
| Sky Broadband | 16 Oct 2021 19:57:31 | 2 | 29 secs | 16.43 Mbps | 18.68 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 16 Oct 2021 19:28:12 | 2 | 15 mins | 4.07 Mbps | 3.99 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 16 Oct 2021 19:15:17 | 3 | 57 secs | 1.85 Mbps | 8.58 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| BT | 16 Oct 2021 18:42:26 | 4 | 27 mins | 0.73 Mbps | 54.42 Mbps | Improved |
| TalkTalk | 16 Oct 2021 18:15:36 | 5 | 50 mins | 25.75 Mbps | 24.78 Mbps | |
| BT | 16 Oct 2021 18:54:29 | 2 | 59 secs | 1.33 Mbps | 7.95 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 16 Oct 2021 18:37:53 | 2 | 10 mins | 475.37 Mbps | 445.03 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 16 Oct 2021 18:33:19 | 4 | 78 secs | 11.92 Mbps | 15.75 Mbps | Improved |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Reading
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyperoptic | 900.97 Mbps | 59.37—170.31 Mbps |
| 2 | Virgin Media | 939.2 Mbps | 54.42—216.7 Mbps |
| 3 | Glide | 885.47 Mbps | 47.19—110.37 Mbps |
| 4 | Gigaclear | 565.54 Mbps | 32.74—84.36 Mbps |
| 5 | Independent Fibre Networks | 361.27 Mbps | 34.94—91.43 Mbps |
| 6 | The Phone Coop | 74.57 Mbps | 23.89—73.49 Mbps |
| 7 | Vodafone | 917.7 Mbps | 20.88—60.95 Mbps |
| 8 | EE | 908.11 Mbps | 24.71—44.11 Mbps |
| 9 | Plusnet | 74.67 Mbps | 29.36—57.25 Mbps |
| 10 | BT | 935.36 Mbps | 20.02—36.55 Mbps |
| 11 | TalkTalk | 599.46 Mbps | 18.4—67.22 Mbps |
| 12 | Sky Broadband | 507.34 Mbps | 16.06—57.82 Mbps |
| 13 | Cerberus Networks | 138.44 Mbps | 6.81—73.9 Mbps |
| 14 | Spitfire | 94.47 Mbps | 1.92—55.84 Mbps |
| 15 | uno | 73.24 Mbps | 10.59—49.94 Mbps |
| 16 | KCOM | 32.22 Mbps | 0—16.85 Mbps |
| 17 | Origin Broadband | 73.1 Mbps | 15.18—36.45 Mbps |
| 18 | Zen Internet | 303.11 Mbps | 18.47—18.65 Mbps |
| 19 | Shell Energy | 73.83 Mbps | 10.19—33.13 Mbps |
| 20 | Andrews & Arnold | 66.39 Mbps | 0.89—20.76 Mbps |
| 21 | Zone Broadband | 11.65 Mbps | 0.2—3.09 Mbps |
Reading Broadband Speed Map
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Last updated: 19 Oct 2021