Broadband Statistics for Rotherham, Rotherham
| Broadband Providers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Fastest Speed | 932.6 Mbps |
| Median Speed | 29.96 Mbps |
| Fastest Provider | Origin Broadband |
Residents in Rotherham have run speed tests on 12 broadband providers. This number is 94.81% above the United Kingdom average of 6.16 internet service providers. ISPs available in Rotherham include Sky Broadband, Virgin Media, and Origin Broadband. The most common broadband provider in Rotherham is Sky Broadband, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 509.88 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 18.88—51.37 Mbps.
Rotherham's fastest provider is Origin Broadband, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 932.6 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Rotherham is 29.96 Mbps, which is 19.03% below the The United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps, and 10.89% below the average of 33.62 Mbps in Rotherham.
Internet speeds in Rotherham are typically faster than North and South Anston, but slower than Aston cum Aughton. Nearby locations include Brinsworth with speeds 35.42—157.02 Mbps, Wickersley with speeds 42.58—52.45 Mbps, and Orgreave with speeds 34.43—60.85 Mbps. Our research into internet speeds in Rotherham includes analysing postcove-level coverage data of broadband in S61, S62, S60, S65, and S95.
Broadband Providers
![CIX in Rotherham]()
1 Review189.03 MbpsCIX's typical internet speed range in Rotherham is 93.57 to 592.56 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 932.02 Mbps. Rotherham residents have performed 72 speed tests on CIX Broadband.
![Virgin Media in Rotherham]()
858 Reviews79.62 MbpsVirgin Media's typical internet speed range in Rotherham is 53.08 to 198.48 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 927.55 Mbps. Rotherham residents have performed 25,606 speed tests on Virgin Media Broadband.
- Zone BroadbandNot enough reviews62.53 Mbps
Zone Broadband's typical internet speed range in Rotherham is 61.84 to 63.97 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 338.53 Mbps. Rotherham residents have performed 1,510 speed tests on Zone Broadband.
Vodafone's typical internet speed range in Rotherham is 35.98 to 43.26 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 190.69 Mbps. Rotherham residents have performed 608 speed tests on Vodafone Broadband.
BT's typical internet speed range in Rotherham is 21.22 to 51.13 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 908.52 Mbps. Rotherham residents have performed 6,493 speed tests on BT Broadband.
TalkTalk's typical internet speed range in Rotherham is 23.34 to 45.01 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 527.01 Mbps. Rotherham residents have performed 3,139 speed tests on TalkTalk Broadband.
Sky Broadband's typical internet speed range in Rotherham is 18.88 to 51.37 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 509.88 Mbps. Rotherham residents have performed 26,637 speed tests on Sky Broadband.
EE's typical internet speed range in Rotherham is 17.28 to 43.09 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 298.83 Mbps. Rotherham residents have performed 1,645 speed tests on EE Broadband.
Plusnet's typical internet speed range in Rotherham is 13.5 to 37.03 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 74.63 Mbps. Rotherham residents have performed 2,593 speed tests on Plusnet Broadband.
![Origin Broadband in Rotherham]()
19 Reviews13.47 MbpsOrigin Broadband's typical internet speed range in Rotherham is 9.67 to 30.16 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 932.6 Mbps. Rotherham residents have performed 14,246 speed tests on Origin Broadband.
Shell Energy's typical internet speed range in Rotherham is 8.38 to 31.9 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 72.26 Mbps. Rotherham residents have performed 346 speed tests on Shell Energy Broadband.
![Glide in Rotherham]()
6 Reviews0.27 MbpsGlide's typical internet speed range in Rotherham is 0.09 to 0.72 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 3.26 Mbps. Rotherham residents have performed 4 speed tests on Glide Broadband.
Broadband in Rotherham
Gigabit Availability:
16.99%
of people living in Rotherham can obtain to 1,000+ Mbps broadband speeds
Ultrafast Speeds:
86.51%
of Rotherham residents can get 300+ Mbps internet service
Superfast 30+ Mbps Broadband:
99.41%
availability in Rotherham
Poor Broadband Speeds:
None
of Rotherham is limited to broadband speeds under 30 Mbps
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Broadband Service Availability in Rotherham
We analysed data from Ofcom's Connected Nations reports and calculated which internet speeds are theoretically available to Rotherham residents from local broadband service providers.
| 1,000+ Mbps | 300+ Mbps | 30+ Mbps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16.99% | 86.51% | 99.41% |
| 2020 | 4.56% | 85.87% | 99.49% |
| 2019 | 4.38% | 71.07% | 99.58% |
| 2018 | 3.51% | 75.57% | 98.56% |
| 2017 | 0.00% | 64.96% | 94.91% |
| 2016 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 92.24% |
Average Broadband Speeds in Rotherham
| Year | Rotherham Average | United Kingdom Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 17.49 Mbps | 26.27 Mbps | 33.42% Slower |
| 2019 | 26.14 Mbps | 30.63 Mbps | 14.66% Slower |
| 2020 | 46.55 Mbps | 80.31 Mbps | 42.04% Slower |
| 2021 | 51.91 Mbps | 66.05 Mbps | 21.41% Slower |
Rotherham Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Rotherham | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 42.64% | 28.66% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 33.25% | 26.52% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 14.31% | 20.91% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 3.00% | 8.46% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 6.02% | 13.12% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 0.78% | 2.33% |
How Rotherham Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 5794.21 Mbps | 34.16—94.02 Mbps | 46.8 Mbps | Faster |
| Birmingham | 941.32 Mbps | 28.89—104.4 Mbps | 37.63 Mbps | Faster |
| Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 24.48—88.72 Mbps | 33.38 Mbps | Faster |
| Sheffield | 932.42 Mbps | 23.34—67.75 Mbps | 31.7 Mbps | Faster |
| Bristol | 943.13 Mbps | 29.9—109.66 Mbps | 41.69 Mbps | Faster |
| Glasgow | 913.93 Mbps | 19.39—70.47 Mbps | 30.92 Mbps | Faster |
| Leicester | 933.42 Mbps | 26.97—94.14 Mbps | 36.59 Mbps | Faster |
| Edinburgh | 869.7 Mbps | 31.54—108.38 Mbps | 39.81 Mbps | Faster |
| Rotherham | 932.6 Mbps | 21.34—69.95 Mbps | 29.96 Mbps | - |
| Nottingham | 934.56 Mbps | 21.14—50.4 Mbps | 25.33 Mbps | Slower |
Cities and Provider Internet Speeds in Rotherham
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brinsworth | 896.7 Mbps | 35.42—157.02 Mbps | 51.57 Mbps | 9 |
| 2 | Wickersley | 122.13 Mbps | 42.58—52.45 Mbps | 43.83 Mbps | 4 |
| 3 | Aston cum Aughton | 900.48 Mbps | 35.56—71.76 Mbps | 38.27 Mbps | 10 |
| 4 | Rotherham | 932.6 Mbps | 21.34—69.95 Mbps | 29.96 Mbps | 12 |
| 5 | North and South Anston | 919.75 Mbps | 23.29—48.36 Mbps | 28.61 Mbps | 7 |
| 6 | Dinnington St. John's | 490.85 Mbps | 18.84—53.06 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 12 |
Rotherham 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 Rotherham Compares for Internet Speed in Rotherham
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Orgreave | 76.45 Mbps | 34.43—60.85 Mbps | 42.33 Mbps | Faster |
| 4 | Aston cum Aughton | 900.48 Mbps | 35.56—71.76 Mbps | 38.27 Mbps | Faster |
| 5 | Rotherham | 932.6 Mbps | 21.34—69.95 Mbps | 29.96 Mbps | - |
| 6 | North and South Anston | 919.75 Mbps | 23.29—48.36 Mbps | 28.61 Mbps | Slower |
| 7 | Dinnington St. John's | 490.85 Mbps | 18.84—53.06 Mbps | 25 Mbps | Slower |
Rotherham Internet Speed Test Results
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TalkTalk | 23 Oct 2021 22:56:00 | 2 | 70 secs | 10.86 Mbps | 1.56 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 21:33:04 | 2 | 19 mins | 0.51 Mbps | 2.65 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Sky Broadband | 23 Oct 2021 20:37:07 | 2 | 6 mins | 6.39 Mbps | 6.41 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 19:27:13 | 2 | 3 mins | 250.28 Mbps | 370.91 Mbps | Improved |
| Origin Broadband | 23 Oct 2021 18:22:40 | 2 | 120 secs | 26.04 Mbps | 30.16 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 17:48:29 | 5 | 17 mins | 1.89 Mbps | 168.38 Mbps | Improved |
| Plusnet | 23 Oct 2021 17:30:09 | 3 | 2 mins | 36.25 Mbps | 35.19 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 16:51:52 | 5 | 23 mins | 103.87 Mbps | 22.53 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 16:55:42 | 3 | 43 secs | 55.79 Mbps | 55.99 Mbps | |
| BT | 23 Oct 2021 16:13:36 | 5 | 14 mins | 2.58 Mbps | 2.35 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 16:14:36 | 2 | 12 mins | 217.67 Mbps | 216.35 Mbps | |
| TalkTalk | 23 Oct 2021 16:08:01 | 2 | 39 secs | 27.22 Mbps | 0.49 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 15:46:07 | 2 | 116 secs | 76.53 Mbps | 64.23 Mbps | Needs help |
| Origin Broadband | 23 Oct 2021 15:29:59 | 2 | 5 mins | 2.48 Mbps | 3.54 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 15:27:30 | 4 | 7 mins | 15.43 Mbps | 52.3 Mbps | Improved |
| Origin Broadband | 23 Oct 2021 14:31:09 | 2 | 14 mins | 0.92 Mbps | 2.92 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 12:42:32 | 3 | 30 mins | 252.42 Mbps | 268.24 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 12:24:53 | 2 | 7 mins | 64.72 Mbps | 67.93 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 12:08:20 | 3 | 84 secs | 0.29 Mbps | 41.06 Mbps | Improved |
| EE | 23 Oct 2021 11:52:36 | 2 | 7 mins | 44.99 Mbps | 33.62 Mbps | Needs help |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Rotherham
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIX | 932.02 Mbps | 93.57—592.56 Mbps |
| 2 | Virgin Media | 927.55 Mbps | 53.08—198.48 Mbps |
| 3 | Zone Broadband | 338.53 Mbps | 61.84—63.97 Mbps |
| 4 | BT | 908.52 Mbps | 21.22—51.13 Mbps |
| 5 | Vodafone | 190.69 Mbps | 35.98—43.26 Mbps |
| 6 | TalkTalk | 527.01 Mbps | 23.34—45.01 Mbps |
| 7 | Sky Broadband | 509.88 Mbps | 18.88—51.37 Mbps |
| 8 | EE | 298.83 Mbps | 17.28—43.09 Mbps |
| 9 | Plusnet | 74.63 Mbps | 13.5—37.03 Mbps |
| 10 | Origin Broadband | 932.6 Mbps | 9.67—30.16 Mbps |
| 11 | Shell Energy | 72.26 Mbps | 8.38—31.9 Mbps |
| 12 | Glide | 3.26 Mbps | 0.09—0.72 Mbps |
Smaller Towns, Villages, and Wards in Rotherham
| Ward | Median Age | Rent Privately | Rent Council | Mortage | Commute via Public Transport | Work From Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh | 40.0 | 9.93% | 26.28% | 32.74% | 14.57% | 2.10% |
Rotherham Broadband Speed Map
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2021