Solihull Broadband Statistics
Solihull has the best fibre access out of all major cities in the West Midlands, and is among the top 5 best major cities in terms of fibre access across the UK as a whole. Our analysis of Ofcom coverage data shows that Gigabit fibre is available to 94% of residents. UltraFast 300+ Mbps is available to 95% of residents, while SuperFast 30+ Mbps broadband is available to 99% of Solihull's households.
Great broadband infrastructure results in very high speed test averages in Solihull postcodes like B90, B91, B92, and B93. Over the past year, we’ve recorded a 54 Mbps median internet speed in Solihull, which is 45% above the United Kingdom national median of 37 Mbps.
Solihull increased access to Gigabit speeds by 75 percentage points in the past year. The buildout rate is also better than neighbouring major cities like Sandwell (gained 72 percentate points), Walsall (gained 70 percentate points), and Birmingham (gained 66 percentate points). In addition, real-world speed test data shows that Solihull is dramatically faster than Hockley Heath (875% slower) and Cheswick Green (67% slower).
Local broadband speeds over time
The median broadband speed in Solihull has increased by 84% over the last five years.
Local broadband speeds in context
As of 2022, the median broadband speed in Solihull is 31% higher than the West Midlands and 31% higher than the UK overall.
| Solihull | 54 Mbps | |
| West Midlands | 37 Mbps | |
| United Kingdom | 37 Mbps |
Solihull 2022 Broadband Scorecard
▲ First place fibre access
Major Cities, West Midlands
▲ 31% above regional broadband speed
West Midlands
▲ 31% above national broadband speed
UK Overall
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Broadband Providers
Overall Performance
We rank each provider relative to all providers in The United Kingdom based on their median download and upload speeds, measured round trip time latencies, and the percentage of speeds tests that exceed 50 Mbps.
Customer Ratings
Customer ratings are based on local reviews matched to Solihull IP addresses. Providers can be scored on a range of 1 to 10, and ranked relative to all providers in The United Kingdom.
Median Speed Test Result
The median is the middle result in the range of tests we measured for each provider in Solihull in the past year. Median speeds provide a better comparison than raw averages because they control for the longtail of tests related to Wi-Fi issues. The charts below represent the distribution of tests associated with each provider from low to high.
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Ofcom Fibre Access Analysis for Solihull
See the chart below for annual reporting on fibre build rates in the Solihull area. Availability is based on population in postcodes marked as served by Ofcom Connected Nations reports, according to the most recent census.
| 1,000+ Mbps | 300+ Mbps | 30+ Mbps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.37% | 95.25% | 99.48% |
| 2020 | 18.91% | 90.74% | 99.02% |
| 2019 | 3.95% | 91.54% | 99.24% |
| 2018 | 0.21% | 94.17% | 99.12% |
| 2017 | 0.06% | 6.61% | 98.66% |
| 2016 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 98.53% |
Map of Solihull's Fibre Broadband Availability by Postcode
Gigabit Availability
94.37%
of people living in Solihull can obtain to 1,000+ Mbps broadband speeds
Ultrafast Speeds
95.25%
of Solihull residents can get 300+ Mbps internet service
Superfast 30+ Mbps Broadband
99.48%
availability in Solihull
Poor Broadband Speeds
None
of Solihull is limited to broadband speeds under 30 Mbps
Solihull Broadband Speeds Report
Average Broadband Speeds in Solihull
| Year | Solihull Average | United Kingdom Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 35.02 Mbps | 26.27 Mbps | 33.31% Faster |
| 2019 | 43.73 Mbps | 30.63 Mbps | 42.77% Faster |
| 2020 | 91.89 Mbps | 80.31 Mbps | 14.42% Faster |
| 2021 | 87.86 Mbps | 66.05 Mbps | 33.02% Faster |
Solihull Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Solihull | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 17.91% | 19.92% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 18.75% | 25.74% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 20.16% | 25.20% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 10.13% | 10.20% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 28.82% | 15.33% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 4.24% | 3.60% |
How Solihull Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull | 934.37 Mbps | 38.27—140.49 Mbps | 53.52 Mbps | - |
| Greater London | 5794.21 Mbps | 32.96—95.6 Mbps | 45.49 Mbps | Slower |
| Birmingham | 941.32 Mbps | 29.26—106.92 Mbps | 38.41 Mbps | Slower |
| Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 25.5—89.41 Mbps | 34.55 Mbps | Slower |
| Nottingham | 2371.49 Mbps | 16.34—40.87 Mbps | 19.3 Mbps | Slower |
| Sheffield | 932.42 Mbps | 23.67—68.69 Mbps | 32.02 Mbps | Slower |
| Bristol | 943.13 Mbps | 30.28—109.85 Mbps | 42.19 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 913.93 Mbps | 20.52—71.3 Mbps | 31.97 Mbps | Slower |
| Leicester | 935.89 Mbps | 27.38—98.99 Mbps | 36.93 Mbps | Slower |
| Edinburgh | 874.24 Mbps | 29.95—107.42 Mbps | 38 Mbps | Slower |
Cities and Provider Internet Speeds in Solihull
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solihull | 934.37 Mbps | 38.27—140.49 Mbps | 53.52 Mbps | 13 |
| 2 | Bickenhill and Marston Green | 927.2 Mbps | 38.72—117.28 Mbps | 53.16 Mbps | 9 |
| 3 | Castle Bromwich | 937.94 Mbps | 25.14—86.72 Mbps | 34.63 Mbps | 9 |
| 4 | Barston | 911.12 Mbps | 11.56—50.18 Mbps | 17.59 Mbps | 8 |
| 5 | Tidbury Green | 257.81 Mbps | 5.82—25.04 Mbps | 9.18 Mbps | 6 |
Solihull 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 Solihull Compares for Internet Speed in Solihull
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fordbridge | 366.34 Mbps | 156.33—253.61 Mbps | 172.41 Mbps | Faster |
| 2 | Meriden | 256.46 Mbps | 93.25—175.9 Mbps | 93.42 Mbps | Faster |
| 3 | Solihull | 934.37 Mbps | 38.27—140.49 Mbps | 53.52 Mbps | - |
| 4 | Bickenhill and Marston Green | 927.2 Mbps | 38.72—117.28 Mbps | 53.16 Mbps | Slower |
| 5 | Castle Bromwich | 937.94 Mbps | 25.14—86.72 Mbps | 34.63 Mbps | Slower |
Solihull Internet Speed Test Results
We analysed the results of people in Solihull testing broadband providers multiple times, with each test starting no more than 30 minutes after the previous speed test. On average, people in Solihull ran 4 internet speed tests per session. Looking at broadband download speeds, if the Solihull 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 Solihull's residents, of the internet speed tests we measured, 43.77% were fast, 24.91% slow, and 31.31% broadly the same.
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Media | 14 Jan 2022 22:21:58 | 2 | 34 secs | 37.9 Mbps | 106.32 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 14 Jan 2022 22:16:13 | 2 | 32 secs | 134.12 Mbps | 136.72 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 14 Jan 2022 21:52:08 | 2 | 23 secs | 542.14 Mbps | 537.82 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 14 Jan 2022 21:21:59 | 2 | 97 secs | 53.53 Mbps | 32.43 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 14 Jan 2022 20:39:16 | 2 | 26 secs | 85.3 Mbps | 126.04 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 14 Jan 2022 20:10:51 | 2 | 5 mins | 29.14 Mbps | 172.36 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 14 Jan 2022 19:55:47 | 3 | 4 mins | 37.03 Mbps | 359.48 Mbps | Improved |
| TalkTalk | 14 Jan 2022 19:48:31 | 2 | 42 secs | 52.88 Mbps | 52.7 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 14 Jan 2022 19:16:34 | 2 | 4 mins | 15.22 Mbps | 18.43 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 14 Jan 2022 18:58:31 | 3 | 7 mins | 129.79 Mbps | 221.27 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 14 Jan 2022 18:25:16 | 2 | 31 secs | 1.47 Mbps | 8.04 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 14 Jan 2022 18:15:45 | 5 | 6 mins | 9.25 Mbps | 8.85 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 14 Jan 2022 17:37:50 | 2 | 101 secs | 449.19 Mbps | 456.42 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 14 Jan 2022 17:07:07 | 2 | 98 secs | 2.23 Mbps | 0.12 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| BT | 14 Jan 2022 16:29:39 | 3 | 25 secs | 0.24 Mbps | 0.25 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| BT | 14 Jan 2022 16:27:09 | 2 | 34 secs | 7.81 Mbps | 7.85 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 14 Jan 2022 15:56:00 | 2 | 32 secs | 18.47 Mbps | 197.79 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 14 Jan 2022 15:18:33 | 3 | 24 mins | 3.59 Mbps | 13.86 Mbps | Improved |
| TalkTalk | 14 Jan 2022 15:35:46 | 2 | 79 secs | 57.67 Mbps | 56.52 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 14 Jan 2022 14:46:47 | 2 | 17 secs | 217.83 Mbps | 165.55 Mbps | Needs help |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Solihull
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgin Media | 934.37 Mbps | 50.78—181.89 Mbps |
| 2 | CIX | 121.37 Mbps | 82.25—97.72 Mbps |
| 3 | BT | 921.6 Mbps | 29.13—137.72 Mbps |
| 4 | Glide | 98.95 Mbps | 51.81—79.43 Mbps |
| 5 | Zen Internet | 155.64 Mbps | 47.81—75.38 Mbps |
| 6 | EE | 799.12 Mbps | 27.8—65.72 Mbps |
| 7 | Sky Broadband | 412.78 Mbps | 25.63—64.21 Mbps |
| 8 | TalkTalk | 524.5 Mbps | 29.16—55.92 Mbps |
| 9 | Vodafone | 526.53 Mbps | 23.18—55.77 Mbps |
| 10 | Plusnet | 74.37 Mbps | 18.2—47.22 Mbps |
| 11 | Shell Energy | 73.93 Mbps | 1.89—6.89 Mbps |
| 12 | iDNET | 32.41 Mbps | 1.97—11.06 Mbps |
| 13 | Origin Broadband | 14.37 Mbps | 3.66—7.6 Mbps |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Solihull
How many broadband providers in Solihull are there?
Solihull has 13 ISPs tested by its 214,909 residents.
Who is the fastest broadband provider in Solihull?
CIX is the fastest broadband provider in Solihull with 121.37 Mbps, and an average internet speed range of 82.25—97.72 Mbps.
Who is the best internet provider in Solihull?
The best internet provider in Solihull is Virgin Media, and their users typically see broadband speeds in the range of 50.78 to 181.89 Mbps.
What is the average internet speed in Solihull?
Users in Solihull see an average internet speed of 38.27 up to 238 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 934.37 Mbps.
Is Virgin Media available in Solihull?
Broadband service from Virgin Media is available in Solihull, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 934.37 Mbps.
Is BT available in Solihull?
Broadband service from BT is available in Solihull, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 921.6 Mbps.
Is Sky Broadband available in Solihull?
Broadband service from Sky Broadband is available in Solihull, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 412.78 Mbps.
Is BT full fibre available in Solihull?
Yes, BT offers full fibre to the home (also called FTTH or FTTP) to 1436 of Solihull's postcodes.
Who is the most popular broadband provider in Solihull?
The broadband provider with the most users in Solihull is Virgin Media.
Author: Thomas Buck
Last Reviewed By: Tyler Cooper
Published: 10 Nov 2019
Last Updated: 14 Jan 2022