Broadband Statistics for Sheffield, Sheffield
Broadband Providers | 19 |
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Fastest Speed | 926.71 Mbps |
Average Speed | 25.23 Mbps |
Fastest Provider | Vodafone |
Broadband in Sheffield

Sheffield residents have run speed tests on 19 broadband providers. This number is 219.33% above the United Kingdom average of 5.95 internet service providers. ISPs available in Sheffield include Sky Broadband, BT, and Virgin Media. The most common broadband provider in Sheffield is Sky Broadband, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 148.71 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 14.51—40.65 Mbps. Sheffield's fastest provider is Vodafone, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 926.71 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Sheffield is 25.23 Mbps, which is 23.29% below the The United Kingdom national average of 32.89 Mbps, and 0.79% below the average of 25.43 Mbps in Sheffield. Internet speeds in Sheffield are typically faster than Ecclesfield, but slower than Bradfield. Nearby cities include Ecclesfield with speeds 16.68—53.35 Mbps, Bradfield with speeds 19.3—73.61 Mbps, and Stocksbridge with speeds 6.33—24.38 Mbps.
Broadband Providers
- Kingston Communications701.71 — 755.51 Mbps765.21 Mbps737.86 Mbps
- 46.46 — 143.99 Mbps820.73 Mbps62.01 Mbps
- 17.6 — 64.52 Mbps305.03 Mbps23.21 Mbps
- 16.14 — 56.52 Mbps91.21 Mbps23.83 Mbps
- 18.3 — 44.85 Mbps465.8 Mbps18.84 Mbps
- 18.64 — 25.88 Mbps437.08 Mbps18.68 Mbps
- 3.1 — 21.06 Mbps66.74 Mbps4.25 Mbps
- 0 — 12.16 Mbps17.27 Mbps12.16 Mbps
Broadband in Sheffield
127th
Fastest city in The United Kingdom
2nd
Best speed range city in Sheffield
926.71 Mbps
Sheffield's fastest speed
17.99—57.74 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Sheffield residents
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Sheffield Competitive Broadband Speed Map
How Sheffield Compares to Major Cities
City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
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London | 5284.34 Mbps | 31.57—92.42 Mbps | 43.48 Mbps | Faster |
Birmingham | 936.73 Mbps | 21.9—89.89 Mbps | 32.7 Mbps | Faster |
Nottingham | 917.03 Mbps | 18.85—70.04 Mbps | 27.82 Mbps | Faster |
Bristol | 941.78 Mbps | 23.69—99.66 Mbps | 33.66 Mbps | Faster |
Leicester | 917.75 Mbps | 20.62—84.06 Mbps | 30.74 Mbps | Faster |
Edinburgh | 870.81 Mbps | 20.97—102.77 Mbps | 33.33 Mbps | Faster |
Sheffield | 926.71 Mbps | 17.99—57.74 Mbps | 25.23 Mbps | - |
Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 16.91—71.3 Mbps | 25.11 Mbps | Slower |
Glasgow | 912.04 Mbps | 12—59.52 Mbps | 17.97 Mbps | Slower |
Cities and Provider Internet Speeds in Sheffield
Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | # Providers |
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1 | Bradfield | 892.49 Mbps | 19.3—73.61 Mbps | 28.02 Mbps | 15 |
2 | Sheffield | 926.71 Mbps | 17.99—57.74 Mbps | 25.23 Mbps | 19 |
3 | Ecclesfield | 496.62 Mbps | 16.68—53.35 Mbps | 24.96 Mbps | 12 |
Sheffield Broadband Over Time
How Sheffield Compares for Internet Speed in Sheffield
Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
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1 | Bradfield | 892.49 Mbps | 19.3—73.61 Mbps | 28.02 Mbps | Faster |
2 | Sheffield | 926.71 Mbps | 17.99—57.74 Mbps | 25.23 Mbps | - |
3 | Ecclesfield | 496.62 Mbps | 16.68—53.35 Mbps | 24.96 Mbps | Slower |
4 | Stocksbridge | 55.26 Mbps | 6.33—24.38 Mbps | 7.81 Mbps | Slower |
Sheffield Internet Speed Test Results
We analysed the results of people in Sheffield testing broadband providers multiple times, with each test starting no more than 30 minutes after the previous speed test. On average, people in Sheffield ran 4 internet speed tests per session. Looking at broadband download speeds, if the Sheffield 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 Sheffield's residents, of the internet speed tests we measured, 41.66% were fast, 25.49% slow, and 32.85% broadly the same.
Most Recent Tests
Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
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BT | 19 Apr 2021 23:09:34 | 2 | 0 secs | 39.38 Mbps | 38.04 Mbps | |
BT | 19 Apr 2021 22:35:33 | 6 | 30 mins | 42.74 Mbps | 37.75 Mbps | Needs help |
BT | 19 Apr 2021 23:05:09 | 2 | 16 secs | 42.19 Mbps | 39.32 Mbps | |
Sky Broadband | 19 Apr 2021 22:50:58 | 2 | 7 mins | 25.53 Mbps | 29.37 Mbps | Improved |
Virgin Media | 19 Apr 2021 22:30:55 | 2 | 24 mins | 107.38 Mbps | 108.21 Mbps | |
TalkTalk | 19 Apr 2021 22:15:49 | 17 | 16 mins | 69.71 Mbps | 56.92 Mbps | Needs help |
TalkTalk | 19 Apr 2021 21:45:30 | 13 | 32 mins | 1.08 Mbps | 3.94 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
Virgin Media | 19 Apr 2021 21:57:16 | 4 | 14 mins | 0.19 Mbps | 0.43 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
Virgin Media | 19 Apr 2021 21:25:37 | 16 | 44 mins | 34.68 Mbps | 26.84 Mbps | Needs help |
BT | 19 Apr 2021 21:38:29 | 5 | 31 mins | 32.28 Mbps | 48.78 Mbps | Improved |
Sky Broadband | 19 Apr 2021 21:40:10 | 3 | 26 mins | 61.86 Mbps | 38.8 Mbps | Needs help |
Sky Broadband | 19 Apr 2021 21:53:41 | 2 | 6 mins | 25.13 Mbps | 25.17 Mbps | |
Sky Broadband | 19 Apr 2021 21:49:08 | 3 | 9 mins | 30.24 Mbps | 29.6 Mbps | |
BT | 19 Apr 2021 21:56:57 | 2 | 37 secs | 7.61 Mbps | 9.98 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
Virgin Media | 19 Apr 2021 21:50:05 | 3 | 5 mins | 17.49 Mbps | 0.17 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
Sky Broadband | 19 Apr 2021 21:51:27 | 2 | 38 secs | 66.73 Mbps | 69.94 Mbps | |
Virgin Media | 19 Apr 2021 21:38:10 | 3 | 7 mins | 209.97 Mbps | 51.49 Mbps | Needs help |
BT | 19 Apr 2021 21:40:10 | 2 | 66 secs | 86.43 Mbps | 68.7 Mbps | Needs help |
Plusnet | 19 Apr 2021 21:40:26 | 2 | 15 secs | 42.49 Mbps | 48.53 Mbps | Improved |
Sky Broadband | 19 Apr 2021 20:57:25 | 6 | 42 mins | 66.78 Mbps | 59.86 Mbps | Needs help |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Sheffield
# | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
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1 | Kingston Communications | 765.21 Mbps | 701.71—755.51 Mbps |
2 | Hyperoptic | 816.4 Mbps | 49.87—163.89 Mbps |
3 | Virgin Media | 834.61 Mbps | 41.12—111.06 Mbps |
4 | Glide | 820.73 Mbps | 46.46—143.99 Mbps |
5 | Zen Internet | 479.26 Mbps | 55.69—62.44 Mbps |
6 | Pine Media | 305.03 Mbps | 17.6—64.52 Mbps |
7 | BT | 926.7 Mbps | 18.58—60.59 Mbps |
8 | EE | 302.97 Mbps | 17.83—58.37 Mbps |
9 | CIX | 91.21 Mbps | 16.14—56.52 Mbps |
10 | Vodafone | 926.71 Mbps | 20.99—37.27 Mbps |
11 | uno | 465.8 Mbps | 18.3—44.85 Mbps |
12 | Plusnet | 250.58 Mbps | 15.43—43.51 Mbps |
13 | TalkTalk | 519.83 Mbps | 15.57—37.38 Mbps |
14 | Origin Broadband | 437.08 Mbps | 18.64—25.88 Mbps |
15 | Sky Broadband | 148.71 Mbps | 14.51—40.65 Mbps |
16 | KCOM | 17.27 Mbps | 0—12.16 Mbps |
17 | Post Office Broadband | 74.25 Mbps | 6.29—27.18 Mbps |
18 | iDNET | 66.74 Mbps | 3.1—21.06 Mbps |
19 | Andrews & Arnold | 18.44 Mbps | 3.48—15.95 Mbps |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Sheffield
How many broadband providers in Sheffield are there?
Sheffield has 19 ISPs tested by its 582,506 residents.
Who is the fastest broadband provider in Sheffield?
Vodafone is the fastest broadband provider in Sheffield with 926.71 Mbps, and an average internet speed range of 20.99—37.27 Mbps.
Who is the best internet provider in Sheffield?
The best internet provider in Sheffield in Kingston Communications, and their users typically see broadband speeds in the range of 701.71 to 755.51 Mbps.
What is the average internet speed in Sheffield?
Users in Sheffield see an average internet speed of 17.99 up to 1206 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 926.71 Mbps.
Is Sky Broadband available in Sheffield?
Broadband service from Sky Broadband is available in Sheffield, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 148.71 Mbps.
Is BT available in Sheffield?
Broadband service from BT is available in Sheffield, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 926.7 Mbps.
Is Virgin Media available in Sheffield?
Broadband service from Virgin Media is available in Sheffield, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 834.61 Mbps.
Who is the the most popular broadband provider in Sheffield?
The broadband provider with the most users in Sheffield is Sky Broadband.
Last updated: 19 Apr 2021