Broadband Statistics for Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea
| Broadband Providers | 13 |
|---|---|
| Fastest Speed | 2786.35 Mbps |
| Median Speed | 36.34 Mbps |
| Fastest Provider | Virgin Media |
Residents in Southend-on-Sea have run speed tests on 13 broadband providers. This number is 112.07% above the United Kingdom average of 6.13 internet service providers. ISPs available in Southend-on-Sea include Virgin Media, BT, and Sky Broadband. The most common broadband provider in Southend-on-Sea is Virgin Media, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 2786.35 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 61.75—240.2 Mbps.
Southend-on-Sea's fastest provider is also Virgin Media, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 2786.35 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Southend-on-Sea is 36.34 Mbps, which is 1.78% below the The United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps, and 0.22% above the average of 36.26 Mbps in Southend-on-Sea.
Internet speeds in Southend-on-Sea are typically faster than Leigh-on-Sea. Nearby locations include Leigh-on-Sea with speeds 10.27—41.23 Mbps. Our research into internet speeds in Southend-on-Sea includes analysing postcove-level coverage data of broadband in SS0, SS2, SS1, SS9, and SS3.
Broadband Providers
![Community Fibre in Southend-on-Sea]()
11 Reviews216.22 MbpsCommunity Fibre's typical internet speed range in Southend-on-Sea is 211.69 to 296.19 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 792.65 Mbps. Southend-on-Sea residents have performed 25 speed tests on Community Fibre Broadband.
![Virgin Media in Southend-on-Sea]()
809 Reviews90.2 MbpsVirgin Media's typical internet speed range in Southend-on-Sea is 61.75 to 240.2 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 2,786.35 Mbps. Southend-on-Sea residents have performed 34,590 speed tests on Virgin Media Broadband.
![Hyperoptic in Southend-on-Sea]()
31 Reviews69.6 MbpsHyperoptic's typical internet speed range in Southend-on-Sea is 47.45 to 164.58 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 564.11 Mbps. Southend-on-Sea residents have performed 236 speed tests on Hyperoptic Broadband.
Vodafone's typical internet speed range in Southend-on-Sea is 27.88 to 94.14 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 538.36 Mbps. Southend-on-Sea residents have performed 476 speed tests on Vodafone Broadband.
TalkTalk's typical internet speed range in Southend-on-Sea is 28.3 to 53.39 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 468.38 Mbps. Southend-on-Sea residents have performed 3,167 speed tests on TalkTalk Broadband.
BT's typical internet speed range in Southend-on-Sea is 18.41 to 58.19 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 913.02 Mbps. Southend-on-Sea residents have performed 21,344 speed tests on BT Broadband.
![Zen Internet in Southend-on-Sea]()
37 Reviews27.07 MbpsZen Internet's typical internet speed range in Southend-on-Sea is 20.83 to 99.63 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 464.14 Mbps. Southend-on-Sea residents have performed 126 speed tests on Zen Internet Broadband.
Sky Broadband's typical internet speed range in Southend-on-Sea is 15.7 to 53.85 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 461.03 Mbps. Southend-on-Sea residents have performed 18,051 speed tests on Sky Broadband.
EE's typical internet speed range in Southend-on-Sea is 15.7 to 35.8 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 759.05 Mbps. Southend-on-Sea residents have performed 4,546 speed tests on EE Broadband.
Plusnet's typical internet speed range in Southend-on-Sea is 11.93 to 36.35 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 74.79 Mbps. Southend-on-Sea residents have performed 3,695 speed tests on Plusnet Broadband.
![Glide in Southend-on-Sea]()
6 Reviews10.75 MbpsGlide's typical internet speed range in Southend-on-Sea is 8.44 to 22.14 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 149.82 Mbps. Southend-on-Sea residents have performed 79 speed tests on Glide Broadband.
Shell Energy's typical internet speed range in Southend-on-Sea is 5.91 to 19.57 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 52.37 Mbps. Southend-on-Sea residents have performed 129 speed tests on Shell Energy Broadband.
![uno in Southend-on-Sea]()
Not enough reviews0.08 Mbpsuno's typical internet speed range in Southend-on-Sea is 0.08 to 4.7 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 62.05 Mbps. Southend-on-Sea residents have performed 3 speed tests on uno Broadband.
Broadband in Southend-on-Sea
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Best speed range city in Southend-on-Sea
2786.35 Mbps
Southend-on-Sea's fastest speed
25.25—102.71 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Southend-on-Sea residents
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Average Broadband Speeds in Southend-on-Sea
| Year | Southend-on-Sea Average | United Kingdom Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 37.35 Mbps | 26.27 Mbps | 42.18% Faster |
| 2019 | 46.92 Mbps | 30.63 Mbps | 53.18% Faster |
| 2020 | 89.15 Mbps | 80.31 Mbps | 11.01% Faster |
| 2021 | 71.9 Mbps | 66.05 Mbps | 8.86% Faster |
Southend-on-Sea Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Southend-on-Sea | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 25.87% | 28.66% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 25.50% | 26.52% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 17.27% | 20.91% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 10.55% | 8.46% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 16.61% | 13.12% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 4.20% | 2.33% |
How Southend-on-Sea 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 |
| Leicester | 933.42 Mbps | 26.89—94.13 Mbps | 36.55 Mbps | Faster |
| Edinburgh | 869.7 Mbps | 31.78—108.45 Mbps | 40.03 Mbps | Faster |
| Southend-on-Sea | 2786.35 Mbps | 25.25—102.71 Mbps | 36.34 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 |
Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea Compares for Internet Speed in Southend-on-Sea
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southend-on-Sea | 2786.35 Mbps | 25.25—102.71 Mbps | 36.34 Mbps | - |
| 2 | Leigh-on-Sea | 493.25 Mbps | 10.27—41.23 Mbps | 15.21 Mbps | Slower |
Southend-on-Sea Internet Speed Test Results
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 22:03:12 | 2 | 29 secs | 67.82 Mbps | 70.96 Mbps | |
| EE | 17 Oct 2021 21:37:54 | 5 | 85 secs | 7.02 Mbps | 1.4 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 21:31:20 | 4 | 2 mins | 5.81 Mbps | 60.6 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 21:32:22 | 4 | 50 secs | 4.12 Mbps | 29.91 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 20:22:30 | 2 | 23 secs | 0.75 Mbps | 102.45 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 17 Oct 2021 19:40:01 | 2 | 98 secs | 43.04 Mbps | 49.74 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 19:17:07 | 5 | 23 mins | 28.53 Mbps | 215.34 Mbps | Improved |
| Plusnet | 17 Oct 2021 18:04:19 | 3 | 20 mins | 29.33 Mbps | 72.41 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 17:49:33 | 3 | 74 secs | 63.6 Mbps | 64.02 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 17:29:40 | 2 | 71 secs | 58.83 Mbps | 115.73 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 17:22:50 | 6 | 5 mins | 4.32 Mbps | 1.93 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| BT | 17 Oct 2021 17:08:14 | 2 | 23 secs | 136.44 Mbps | 127.76 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 16:11:56 | 2 | 26 mins | 9.17 Mbps | 13.17 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 16:35:57 | 2 | 49 secs | 13.71 Mbps | 14.68 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 16:22:49 | 2 | 37 secs | 545.76 Mbps | 545.97 Mbps | |
| BT | 17 Oct 2021 16:20:22 | 3 | 32 secs | 91.92 Mbps | 85.85 Mbps | |
| BT | 17 Oct 2021 14:44:07 | 2 | 66 secs | 0.82 Mbps | 3.93 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 14:05:22 | 3 | 7 mins | 17.57 Mbps | 110.34 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 13:32:07 | 2 | 21 mins | 205.53 Mbps | 521.56 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 12:36:43 | 17 | 63 mins | 9.43 Mbps | 71.13 Mbps | Improved |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Southend-on-Sea
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Fibre | 792.65 Mbps | 211.69—296.19 Mbps |
| 2 | Virgin Media | 2786.35 Mbps | 61.75—240.2 Mbps |
| 3 | Hyperoptic | 564.11 Mbps | 47.45—164.58 Mbps |
| 4 | Vodafone | 538.36 Mbps | 27.88—94.14 Mbps |
| 5 | Zen Internet | 464.14 Mbps | 20.83—99.63 Mbps |
| 6 | BT | 913.02 Mbps | 18.41—58.19 Mbps |
| 7 | TalkTalk | 468.38 Mbps | 28.3—53.39 Mbps |
| 8 | Sky Broadband | 461.03 Mbps | 15.7—53.85 Mbps |
| 9 | EE | 759.05 Mbps | 15.7—35.8 Mbps |
| 10 | uno | 62.05 Mbps | 0.08—4.7 Mbps |
| 11 | Plusnet | 74.79 Mbps | 11.93—36.35 Mbps |
| 12 | Glide | 149.82 Mbps | 8.44—22.14 Mbps |
| 13 | Shell Energy | 52.37 Mbps | 5.91—19.57 Mbps |
Southend-on-Sea Broadband Speed Map
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Last updated: 17 Oct 2021