Broadband Statistics for Sandwell, Sandwell
| Broadband Providers | 18 |
|---|---|
| Fastest Speed | 934.67 Mbps |
| Median Speed | 36.58 Mbps |
| Fastest Provider | Virgin Media |
Residents in Sandwell have run speed tests on 18 broadband providers. This number is 193.64% above the United Kingdom average of 6.13 internet service providers. ISPs available in Sandwell include Sky Broadband, Virgin Media, and BT. The most common broadband provider in Sandwell is Sky Broadband, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 502.62 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 23.19—58.67 Mbps.
Sandwell's fastest provider is Virgin Media, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 934.67 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Sandwell is 36.58 Mbps, which is 1.14% below the The United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps, and 0% below the average of 36.58 Mbps in Sandwell.
Our research into internet speeds in Sandwell includes analysing postcove-level coverage data of broadband in DY4, B70, B71, B69, and B68.
Broadband Providers
![CIX in Sandwell]()
1 Review376.38 MbpsCIX's typical internet speed range in Sandwell is 302.65 to 467.48 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 527.02 Mbps. Sandwell residents have performed 45 speed tests on CIX Broadband.
- Independent Fibre Networks4 Reviews78.51 Mbps
Independent Fibre Networks's typical internet speed range in Sandwell is 56.92 to 82.35 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 330.95 Mbps. Sandwell residents have performed 6 speed tests on Independent Fibre Networks Broadband.
![iDNET in Sandwell]()
1 Review72.62 MbpsiDNET's typical internet speed range in Sandwell is 37.93 to 284.72 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 404.07 Mbps. Sandwell residents have performed 27 speed tests on iDNET Broadband.
![Virgin Media in Sandwell]()
809 Reviews70.08 MbpsVirgin Media's typical internet speed range in Sandwell is 48 to 202.67 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 934.67 Mbps. Sandwell residents have performed 42,599 speed tests on Virgin Media Broadband.
![Spitfire in Sandwell]()
Not enough reviews60.82 MbpsSpitfire's typical internet speed range in Sandwell is 60.82 to 72.81 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 73.98 Mbps. Sandwell residents have performed 3 speed tests on Spitfire Broadband.
![Cerberus Networks in Sandwell]()
Not enough reviews50.02 MbpsCerberus Networks's typical internet speed range in Sandwell is 48.82 to 51.13 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 51.94 Mbps. Sandwell residents have performed 7 speed tests on Cerberus Networks Broadband.
- Internet CentralNot enough reviews47.23 Mbps
Internet Central's typical internet speed range in Sandwell is 39.5 to 69.5 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 845.76 Mbps. Sandwell residents have performed 40 speed tests on Internet Central Broadband.
BT's typical internet speed range in Sandwell is 34.1 to 72.27 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 921.23 Mbps. Sandwell residents have performed 14,573 speed tests on BT Broadband.
TalkTalk's typical internet speed range in Sandwell is 27.89 to 55.16 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 482.73 Mbps. Sandwell residents have performed 11,396 speed tests on TalkTalk Broadband.
Vodafone's typical internet speed range in Sandwell is 25.43 to 53.86 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 931.88 Mbps. Sandwell residents have performed 5,224 speed tests on Vodafone Broadband.
EE's typical internet speed range in Sandwell is 24.39 to 56.49 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 902.42 Mbps. Sandwell residents have performed 2,842 speed tests on EE Broadband.
Sky Broadband's typical internet speed range in Sandwell is 23.19 to 58.67 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 502.62 Mbps. Sandwell residents have performed 50,249 speed tests on Sky Broadband.
![Zen Internet in Sandwell]()
37 Reviews23.85 MbpsZen Internet's typical internet speed range in Sandwell is 17.16 to 51.42 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 595.54 Mbps. Sandwell residents have performed 60 speed tests on Zen Internet Broadband.
Plusnet's typical internet speed range in Sandwell is 12.67 to 45.36 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 74.77 Mbps. Sandwell residents have performed 3,837 speed tests on Plusnet Broadband.
- O2 Broadband45 Reviews15.04 Mbps
O2 Broadband's typical internet speed range in Sandwell is 9.65 to 34.17 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 51.08 Mbps. Sandwell residents have performed 33 speed tests on O2 Broadband.
Shell Energy's typical internet speed range in Sandwell is 8.28 to 32.55 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 74.68 Mbps. Sandwell residents have performed 574 speed tests on Shell Energy Broadband.
![The Phone Coop in Sandwell]()
Not enough reviews9.13 MbpsThe Phone Coop's typical internet speed range in Sandwell is 4.15 to 55.36 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 70.73 Mbps. Sandwell residents have performed 82 speed tests on The Phone Coop Broadband.
![Andrews & Arnold in Sandwell]()
7 Reviews0.74 MbpsAndrews & Arnold's typical internet speed range in Sandwell is 0 to 0.74 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 32.41 Mbps. Sandwell residents have performed 2 speed tests on Andrews & Arnold Broadband.
Broadband in Sandwell
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Best speed range city in Sandwell
934.67 Mbps
Sandwell's fastest speed
28.96—79.34 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Sandwell residents
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Average Broadband Speeds in Sandwell
| Year | Sandwell Average | United Kingdom Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 12.84 Mbps | 26.27 Mbps | 51.12% Slower |
| 2019 | 16.89 Mbps | 30.63 Mbps | 44.86% Slower |
| 2020 | 58.48 Mbps | 80.31 Mbps | 27.18% Slower |
| 2021 | 61.76 Mbps | 66.05 Mbps | 6.50% Slower |
Sandwell Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Sandwell | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 27.59% | 28.66% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 28.33% | 26.52% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 21.23% | 20.91% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 7.51% | 8.46% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 13.64% | 13.12% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 1.71% | 2.33% |
How Sandwell 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 |
| Bristol | 941.78 Mbps | 29.91—109.64 Mbps | 41.69 Mbps | Faster |
| Edinburgh | 869.7 Mbps | 31.78—108.45 Mbps | 40.03 Mbps | Faster |
| Sandwell | 934.67 Mbps | 28.96—79.34 Mbps | 36.58 Mbps | - |
| Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 24.42—88.84 Mbps | 33.31 Mbps | Slower |
| 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 |
| Leicester | 933.42 Mbps | 26.89—94.13 Mbps | 36.55 Mbps | Slower |
Sandwell 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 Sandwell Compares for Internet Speed in Sandwell
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandwell | 934.67 Mbps | 28.96—79.34 Mbps | 36.58 Mbps | - |
Sandwell Internet Speed Test Results
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 22:00:49 | 21 | 82 mins | 13.32 Mbps | 44.95 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 21:47:32 | 5 | 15 mins | 83.15 Mbps | 59.12 Mbps | Needs help |
| TalkTalk | 17 Oct 2021 21:28:07 | 3 | 14 mins | 21.09 Mbps | 20.39 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 20:46:20 | 2 | 13 secs | 190.8 Mbps | 234.94 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 20:39:19 | 2 | 45 secs | 107.23 Mbps | 109.92 Mbps | |
| BT | 17 Oct 2021 20:24:59 | 2 | 51 secs | 45.21 Mbps | 44.69 Mbps | |
| Plusnet | 17 Oct 2021 20:04:49 | 2 | 5 mins | 0.64 Mbps | 1.27 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 20:01:11 | 3 | 2 mins | 3.83 Mbps | 3.85 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 19:51:33 | 2 | 49 secs | 0.51 Mbps | 59.49 Mbps | Improved |
| EE | 17 Oct 2021 19:48:01 | 2 | 61 secs | 33.86 Mbps | 30.77 Mbps | |
| BT | 17 Oct 2021 19:47:45 | 2 | 34 secs | 474.1 Mbps | 368.15 Mbps | Needs help |
| Plusnet | 17 Oct 2021 19:31:14 | 2 | 60 secs | 0.62 Mbps | 9.38 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 19:09:38 | 3 | 51 secs | 3.72 Mbps | 25.05 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 18:57:34 | 2 | 26 secs | 25.15 Mbps | 24.29 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 18:38:30 | 2 | 51 secs | 185.76 Mbps | 175.01 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 18:24:42 | 2 | 100 secs | 52.98 Mbps | 50.91 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 18:10:46 | 2 | 64 secs | 21.06 Mbps | 24.86 Mbps | Improved |
| TalkTalk | 17 Oct 2021 17:33:10 | 5 | 32 mins | 2.86 Mbps | 20.44 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 17:36:30 | 2 | 31 secs | 9.27 Mbps | 6.52 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 17:24:23 | 8 | 4 mins | 26.94 Mbps | 27.05 Mbps |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Sandwell
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIX | 527.02 Mbps | 302.65—467.48 Mbps |
| 2 | iDNET | 404.07 Mbps | 37.93—284.72 Mbps |
| 3 | Independent Fibre Networks | 330.95 Mbps | 56.92—82.35 Mbps |
| 4 | Virgin Media | 934.67 Mbps | 48—202.67 Mbps |
| 5 | Internet Central | 845.76 Mbps | 39.5—69.5 Mbps |
| 6 | Spitfire | 73.98 Mbps | 60.82—72.81 Mbps |
| 7 | BT | 921.23 Mbps | 34.1—72.27 Mbps |
| 8 | Cerberus Networks | 51.94 Mbps | 48.82—51.13 Mbps |
| 9 | TalkTalk | 482.73 Mbps | 27.89—55.16 Mbps |
| 10 | Zen Internet | 595.54 Mbps | 17.16—51.42 Mbps |
| 11 | EE | 902.42 Mbps | 24.39—56.49 Mbps |
| 12 | Sky Broadband | 502.62 Mbps | 23.19—58.67 Mbps |
| 13 | Vodafone | 931.88 Mbps | 25.43—53.86 Mbps |
| 14 | Plusnet | 74.77 Mbps | 12.67—45.36 Mbps |
| 15 | The Phone Coop | 70.73 Mbps | 4.15—55.36 Mbps |
| 16 | O2 Broadband | 51.08 Mbps | 9.65—34.17 Mbps |
| 17 | Shell Energy | 74.68 Mbps | 8.28—32.55 Mbps |
| 18 | Andrews & Arnold | 32.41 Mbps | 0—0.74 Mbps |
Smaller Towns, Villages, and Wards in Sandwell
| Ward | Median Age | Rent Privately | Rent Council | Mortage | Commute via Public Transport | Work From Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradley Heath | 38.0 | 12.54% | 24.82% | 29.73% | 14.26% | 2.81% |
| Great Barr | 38.0 | 9.66% | 12.89% | 38.00% | 16.99% | 2.81% |
| Smethwick | 29.0 | 19.63% | 25.44% | 20.73% | 31.22% | 1.91% |
| Tipton | 35.0 | 11.91% | 25.24% | 31.16% | 14.99% | 2.05% |
| Wednesbury | 39.0 | 8.38% | 23.42% | 29.08% | 16.06% | 1.94% |
| West Bromwich | 36.0 | 14.66% | 22.42% | 20.72% | 23.34% | 2.27% |
Sandwell Broadband Speed Map
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Last updated: 17 Oct 2021