Broadband Statistics for Southampton, Southampton
| Broadband Providers | 21 |
|---|---|
| Fastest Speed | 946.59 Mbps |
| Median Speed | 37.06 Mbps |
| Fastest Provider | toob |
Residents in Southampton have run speed tests on 21 broadband providers. This number is 242.58% above the United Kingdom average of 6.13 internet service providers. ISPs available in Southampton include Virgin Media, Sky Broadband, and BT. The most common broadband provider in Southampton is Virgin Media, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 937.41 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 48.95—208 Mbps.
Southampton's fastest provider is toob, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 946.59 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Southampton is 37.06 Mbps, which is 0.16% above the The United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps, and 0% below the average of 37.06 Mbps in Southampton.
Our research into internet speeds in Southampton includes analysing postcove-level coverage data of broadband in SO16, SO19, SO15, SO18, and SO14.
Broadband Providers
![Hyperoptic in Southampton]()
31 Reviews137.94 MbpsHyperoptic's typical internet speed range in Southampton is 90.23 to 427.36 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 916.47 Mbps. Southampton residents have performed 386 speed tests on Hyperoptic Broadband.
![toob in Southampton]()
2 Reviews100.18 Mbpstoob's typical internet speed range in Southampton is 62.65 to 484.76 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 946.59 Mbps. Southampton residents have performed 17,700 speed tests on toob Broadband.
![Cerberus Networks in Southampton]()
Not enough reviews98.27 MbpsCerberus Networks's typical internet speed range in Southampton is 98.27 to 301.6 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 466.43 Mbps. Southampton residents have performed 3 speed tests on Cerberus Networks Broadband.
![Virgin Media in Southampton]()
809 Reviews75.42 MbpsVirgin Media's typical internet speed range in Southampton is 48.95 to 208 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 937.41 Mbps. Southampton residents have performed 97,913 speed tests on Virgin Media Broadband.
- CCS LeedsNot enough reviews64.29 Mbps
CCS Leeds's typical internet speed range in Southampton is 0 to 64.29 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 96.69 Mbps. Southampton residents have performed 2 speed tests on CCS Leeds Broadband.
![Vostron in Southampton]()
Not enough reviews49.1 MbpsVostron's typical internet speed range in Southampton is 47.47 to 73.98 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 846.24 Mbps. Southampton residents have performed 155 speed tests on Vostron Broadband.
- Independent Fibre Networks4 Reviews36.89 Mbps
Independent Fibre Networks's typical internet speed range in Southampton is 36.68 to 58.69 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 301.74 Mbps. Southampton residents have performed 97 speed tests on Independent Fibre Networks Broadband.
![Andrews & Arnold in Southampton]()
7 Reviews34.38 MbpsAndrews & Arnold's typical internet speed range in Southampton is 32.99 to 37.85 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 72.6 Mbps. Southampton residents have performed 733 speed tests on Andrews & Arnold Broadband.
![CIX in Southampton]()
1 Review33.57 MbpsCIX's typical internet speed range in Southampton is 32.97 to 72.36 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 363.93 Mbps. Southampton residents have performed 220 speed tests on CIX Broadband.
Vodafone's typical internet speed range in Southampton is 23.32 to 53.37 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 567.45 Mbps. Southampton residents have performed 1,383 speed tests on Vodafone Broadband.
TalkTalk's typical internet speed range in Southampton is 20.5 to 50.49 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 523.83 Mbps. Southampton residents have performed 18,029 speed tests on TalkTalk Broadband.
![Glide in Southampton]()
6 Reviews26.12 MbpsGlide's typical internet speed range in Southampton is 16.3 to 91.55 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 250.46 Mbps. Southampton residents have performed 57 speed tests on Glide Broadband.
Sky Broadband's typical internet speed range in Southampton is 17.43 to 50.48 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 459.82 Mbps. Southampton residents have performed 56,470 speed tests on Sky Broadband.
BT's typical internet speed range in Southampton is 16.14 to 57.5 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 913.12 Mbps. Southampton residents have performed 18,606 speed tests on BT Broadband.
![FastNet in Southampton]()
Not enough reviews23.47 MbpsFastNet's typical internet speed range in Southampton is 23.47 to 273.13 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 276.11 Mbps. Southampton residents have performed 5 speed tests on FastNet Broadband.
Plusnet's typical internet speed range in Southampton is 16.39 to 57.59 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 74.72 Mbps. Southampton residents have performed 7,647 speed tests on Plusnet Broadband.
EE's typical internet speed range in Southampton is 15.71 to 46.25 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 303.33 Mbps. Southampton residents have performed 2,709 speed tests on EE Broadband.
![Zen Internet in Southampton]()
37 Reviews22.12 MbpsZen Internet's typical internet speed range in Southampton is 20.48 to 30.8 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 532.43 Mbps. Southampton residents have performed 59 speed tests on Zen Internet Broadband.
Shell Energy's typical internet speed range in Southampton is 5.89 to 23.82 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 71.42 Mbps. Southampton residents have performed 1,015 speed tests on Shell Energy Broadband.
![Spitfire in Southampton]()
Not enough reviews2.09 MbpsSpitfire's typical internet speed range in Southampton is 1.99 to 24.41 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 81.1 Mbps. Southampton residents have performed 15 speed tests on Spitfire Broadband.
![iDNET in Southampton]()
1 Review0.53 MbpsiDNET's typical internet speed range in Southampton is 0.53 to 0.89 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 1.82 Mbps. Southampton residents have performed 3 speed tests on iDNET Broadband.
Broadband in Southampton
1st
Best speed range city in Southampton
946.59 Mbps
Southampton's fastest speed
27.8—109.56 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Southampton residents
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Average Broadband Speeds in Southampton
| Year | Southampton Average | United Kingdom Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 31.99 Mbps | 26.27 Mbps | 21.77% Faster |
| 2019 | 36.42 Mbps | 30.63 Mbps | 18.90% Faster |
| 2020 | 83.37 Mbps | 80.31 Mbps | 3.81% Faster |
| 2021 | 79.43 Mbps | 66.05 Mbps | 20.26% Faster |
Southampton Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Southampton | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 30.16% | 28.66% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 26.43% | 26.52% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 20.75% | 20.91% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 6.08% | 8.46% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 13.57% | 13.12% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 3.01% | 2.33% |
How Southampton 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 |
| Southampton | 946.59 Mbps | 27.8—109.56 Mbps | 37.06 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 |
Southampton 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 Southampton Compares for Internet Speed in Southampton
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 946.59 Mbps | 27.8—109.56 Mbps | 37.06 Mbps | - |
Southampton Internet Speed Test Results
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 22:38:15 | 2 | 6 mins | 905.31 Mbps | 907.04 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 22:16:17 | 2 | 60 secs | 20.2 Mbps | 0.07 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 21:35:51 | 5 | 25 mins | 9.39 Mbps | 6 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Vodafone | 17 Oct 2021 21:48:50 | 2 | 30 secs | 36.61 Mbps | 35.68 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 21:30:22 | 3 | 17 mins | 16.86 Mbps | 21.5 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 21:19:06 | 2 | 29 secs | 3.89 Mbps | 13.53 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 21:18:17 | 2 | 27 secs | 28.38 Mbps | 43.23 Mbps | Improved |
| Plusnet | 17 Oct 2021 21:04:54 | 2 | 6 mins | 16.15 Mbps | 16.93 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 20:52:03 | 2 | 72 secs | 0.24 Mbps | 24.89 Mbps | Improved |
| Shell Energy | 17 Oct 2021 20:35:26 | 3 | 84 secs | 4.8 Mbps | 4.74 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 19:48:49 | 2 | 35 secs | 19.49 Mbps | 14.45 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 19:17:23 | 5 | 26 mins | 12.67 Mbps | 63.02 Mbps | Improved |
| toob | 17 Oct 2021 19:34:32 | 2 | 4 mins | 0.35 Mbps | 71.94 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 19:36:54 | 2 | 36 secs | 6.52 Mbps | 5.32 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 19:26:50 | 2 | 60 secs | 1.42 Mbps | 1.62 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| toob | 17 Oct 2021 19:18:51 | 2 | 6 mins | 889.42 Mbps | 916.25 Mbps | |
| TalkTalk | 17 Oct 2021 19:07:11 | 2 | 26 secs | 122.07 Mbps | 111 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 19:01:51 | 2 | 30 secs | 1.97 Mbps | 3.89 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 18:59:58 | 3 | 111 secs | 64.59 Mbps | 169.67 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 18:34:38 | 2 | 16 secs | 540.2 Mbps | 521.4 Mbps |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Southampton
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cerberus Networks | 466.43 Mbps | 98.27—301.6 Mbps |
| 2 | toob | 946.59 Mbps | 62.65—484.76 Mbps |
| 3 | Hyperoptic | 916.47 Mbps | 90.23—427.36 Mbps |
| 4 | FastNet | 276.11 Mbps | 23.47—273.13 Mbps |
| 5 | Virgin Media | 937.41 Mbps | 48.95—208 Mbps |
| 6 | Vostron | 846.24 Mbps | 47.47—73.98 Mbps |
| 7 | CCS Leeds | 96.69 Mbps | 0—64.29 Mbps |
| 8 | Independent Fibre Networks | 301.74 Mbps | 36.68—58.69 Mbps |
| 9 | CIX | 363.93 Mbps | 32.97—72.36 Mbps |
| 10 | Glide | 250.46 Mbps | 16.3—91.55 Mbps |
| 11 | BT | 913.12 Mbps | 16.14—57.5 Mbps |
| 12 | Vodafone | 567.45 Mbps | 23.32—53.37 Mbps |
| 13 | Zen Internet | 532.43 Mbps | 20.48—30.8 Mbps |
| 14 | TalkTalk | 523.83 Mbps | 20.5—50.49 Mbps |
| 15 | Andrews & Arnold | 72.6 Mbps | 32.99—37.85 Mbps |
| 16 | Sky Broadband | 459.82 Mbps | 17.43—50.48 Mbps |
| 17 | Plusnet | 74.72 Mbps | 16.39—57.59 Mbps |
| 18 | EE | 303.33 Mbps | 15.71—46.25 Mbps |
| 19 | Spitfire | 81.1 Mbps | 1.99—24.41 Mbps |
| 20 | Shell Energy | 71.42 Mbps | 5.89—23.82 Mbps |
| 21 | iDNET | 1.82 Mbps | 0.53—0.89 Mbps |
Southampton Broadband Speed Map
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Last updated: 17 Oct 2021