Internet in Sheffield
Sheffield residents have run speed tests on 18 providers. This number is 199.00% above the United Kingdom average of 6.02 providers. ISPs available in Sheffield include Sky Broadband, BT, and Virgin Media. The most common provider in Sheffield is Sky Broadband, with a maximum recorded speed of 145.17 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 12.86—37.15 Mbps. Sheffield's fastest provider is BT, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 926.7 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world speed users will see in Sheffield is 22.07 Mbps, which is 25.89% below the The United Kingdom national average of 29.78 Mbps, and 1.30% below the average of 22.36 Mbps in Sheffield. Internet speeds in Sheffield are typically faster than Stocksbridge, but slower than Bradfield. Nearby cities include Ecclesfield with speeds 16.43—51.8 Mbps, Bradfield with speeds 17.31—65.27 Mbps, and Stocksbridge with speeds 4.59—19.82 Mbps.
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Internet in Sheffield
75th
Fastest city in The United Kingdom
3rd
Best speed range city in Sheffield
926.7 Mbps
Sheffield's fastest speed
15.56—53.45 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Sheffield residents
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Sheffield Competitive Speed Map
How Sheffield Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 5284.34 Mbps | 26.91—83.15 Mbps | 37.09 Mbps | Faster |
| Birmingham | 936.64 Mbps | 18.89—76.32 Mbps | 29.28 Mbps | Faster |
| Nottingham | 908.33 Mbps | 16.39—65.59 Mbps | 24.69 Mbps | Faster |
| Bristol | 910.76 Mbps | 19.67—92.23 Mbps | 29.19 Mbps | Faster |
| Leicester | 910.64 Mbps | 18.49—74.45 Mbps | 27.66 Mbps | Faster |
| Edinburgh | 870.81 Mbps | 18.12—95.28 Mbps | 30.15 Mbps | Faster |
| Sheffield | 926.7 Mbps | 15.56—53.45 Mbps | 22.07 Mbps | - |
| Liverpool | 859.49 Mbps | 14.76—64.53 Mbps | 22.03 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 898.7 Mbps | 9.63—49.08 Mbps | 13.94 Mbps | Slower |
Cities and Provider Speeds in Sheffield
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecclesfield | 496.62 Mbps | 16.43—51.8 Mbps | 24.38 Mbps | 11 |
| 2 | Bradfield | 545.29 Mbps | 17.31—65.27 Mbps | 24.03 Mbps | 15 |
| 3 | Sheffield | 926.7 Mbps | 15.56—53.45 Mbps | 22.07 Mbps | 18 |
Sheffield Over Time
How Sheffield Compares for Internet Speed in Sheffield
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecclesfield | 496.62 Mbps | 16.43—51.8 Mbps | 24.38 Mbps | Faster |
| 2 | Bradfield | 545.29 Mbps | 17.31—65.27 Mbps | 24.03 Mbps | Faster |
| 3 | Sheffield | 926.7 Mbps | 15.56—53.45 Mbps | 22.07 Mbps | - |
| 4 | Stocksbridge | 70.76 Mbps | 4.59—19.82 Mbps | 6.92 Mbps | Slower |
Sheffield Speed Test Results
We analysed the results of people in Sheffield test providers multiple times, with each test starting no more than 30 minutes after the previous speed test. On average, people in Sheffield ran 4 speed tests per session. Looking at 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 speed tests that don't vary by that much, we consider the final result to be the same. For Sheffield's residents, of the speed tests we measured, 43.7% were fast, 25.88% slow, and 30.42% broadly the same.
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT | 22 Jan 2021 23:19:50 | 2 | 29 mins | 8.52 Mbps | 0.04 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 22 Jan 2021 23:26:55 | 2 | 41 secs | 107.12 Mbps | 42.5 Mbps | Needs help |
| Plusnet | 22 Jan 2021 23:22:55 | 3 | 104 secs | 0.42 Mbps | 21.4 Mbps | Improved |
| Plusnet | 22 Jan 2021 22:18:03 | 4 | 62 mins | 0.38 Mbps | 29.06 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 22 Jan 2021 23:16:37 | 2 | 17 secs | 20.64 Mbps | 14.9 Mbps | Needs help |
| Plusnet | 22 Jan 2021 22:53:36 | 2 | 5 mins | 35.18 Mbps | 36.94 Mbps | |
| TalkTalk | 22 Jan 2021 22:35:36 | 3 | 7 mins | 17.26 Mbps | 17.13 Mbps | |
| EE | 22 Jan 2021 22:24:12 | 2 | 37 secs | 0.7 Mbps | 0.86 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 22 Jan 2021 22:17:10 | 2 | 2 mins | 5.09 Mbps | 61.13 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 22 Jan 2021 22:18:01 | 2 | 36 secs | 50.91 Mbps | 50.89 Mbps | |
| Plusnet | 22 Jan 2021 22:01:28 | 9 | 9 mins | 34.79 Mbps | 40.32 Mbps | Improved |
| Post Office Broadband | 22 Jan 2021 21:46:56 | 2 | 2 mins | 34.64 Mbps | 20.33 Mbps | Needs help |
| Sky Broadband | 22 Jan 2021 21:31:29 | 2 | 9 mins | 23.91 Mbps | 35.83 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 22 Jan 2021 21:26:58 | 3 | 11 mins | 1.94 Mbps | 1.88 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| EE | 22 Jan 2021 21:36:24 | 2 | 26 secs | 72.9 Mbps | 72.4 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 22 Jan 2021 21:26:10 | 3 | 2 mins | 27.56 Mbps | 28.58 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 22 Jan 2021 21:06:57 | 6 | 19 mins | 29.43 Mbps | 28.52 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 22 Jan 2021 21:15:15 | 3 | 54 secs | 13.81 Mbps | 13.29 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 22 Jan 2021 21:01:28 | 2 | 18 secs | 4.84 Mbps | 11.84 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 22 Jan 2021 20:45:21 | 2 | 73 secs | 12.91 Mbps | 14.61 Mbps | Improved |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Sheffield
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgin Media | 643.8 Mbps | 38.05—110.54 Mbps |
| 2 | Hyperoptic | 815.42 Mbps | 36.14—159.4 Mbps |
| 3 | Zen Internet | 276.7 Mbps | 55.87—63.24 Mbps |
| 4 | Glide | 820.73 Mbps | 17.15—72.42 Mbps |
| 5 | CIX | 91.21 Mbps | 19.08—58.49 Mbps |
| 6 | BT | 926.7 Mbps | 12.11—55.11 Mbps |
| 7 | Pine Media | 437.14 Mbps | 16.39—42.31 Mbps |
| 8 | EE | 302.97 Mbps | 16.47—57.32 Mbps |
| 9 | Vodafone | 277.33 Mbps | 21.4—35.78 Mbps |
| 10 | uno | 465.8 Mbps | 17.42—41 Mbps |
| 11 | TalkTalk | 519.83 Mbps | 14.92—36.94 Mbps |
| 12 | Plusnet | 220.32 Mbps | 13.56—37.08 Mbps |
| 13 | Sky Broadband | 145.17 Mbps | 12.86—37.15 Mbps |
| 14 | Origin Broadband | 437.08 Mbps | 18.64—18.77 Mbps |
| 15 | Andrews & Arnold | 18.44 Mbps | 12.26—15.95 Mbps |
| 16 | Zone Broadband | 33.01 Mbps | 1.52—22.05 Mbps |
| 17 | Post Office Broadband | 74.17 Mbps | 5.75—24.02 Mbps |
| 18 | iDNET | 55.23 Mbps | 3.1—6.45 Mbps |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Sheffield
Sheffield has 18 ISPs tested by its 582,506 residents.
BT is the fastest provider in Sheffield with 926.7 Mbps, and an average speed range of 12.11—55.11 Mbps.
The best provider in Sheffield in Hyperoptic, and their users typically see speeds in the range of 36.14 to 159.4 Mbps.
Users in Sheffield see an average internet speed of 15.56 up to 1204 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 926.7 Mbps.
Sky Broadband is available in Sheffield, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 145.17 Mbps.
BT is available in Sheffield, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 926.7 Mbps.
Virgin Media is available in Sheffield, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 643.8 Mbps.
The provider with the most users in Sheffield is Sky Broadband.
Last updated: 22 Jan 2021