Broadband Statistics for Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea
Broadband Providers | 12 |
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Fastest Speed | 2786.35 Mbps |
Average Speed | 31.05 Mbps |
Fastest Provider | Virgin Media |
Southend-on-Sea Internet Service Providers

Southend-on-Sea residents have run speed tests on 12 broadband providers. This number is 101.68% above the United Kingdom average of 5.95 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 59.95—216.94 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 31.05 Mbps, which is 5.59% below the The United Kingdom national average of 32.89 Mbps, and 0.36% above the average of 30.94 Mbps in Southend-on-Sea. Internet speeds in Southend-on-Sea are typically faster than Leigh-on-Sea. Nearby cities include Leigh-on-Sea with speeds 5.92—19.19 Mbps.
Broadband Providers
- 9.24 — 17.59 Mbps19.61 Mbps12.75 Mbps
- 1.01 — 25.66 Mbps57.99 Mbps3.3 Mbps
Broadband in Southend-on-Sea
4th
Fastest city in The United Kingdom
1st
Best speed range city in Southend-on-Sea
2786.35 Mbps
Southend-on-Sea's fastest speed
19.5—92.46 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Southend-on-Sea residents
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Southend-on-Sea Competitive Broadband Speed Map
How Southend-on-Sea 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 |
Bristol | 941.78 Mbps | 23.69—99.66 Mbps | 33.66 Mbps | Faster |
Edinburgh | 870.81 Mbps | 20.97—102.77 Mbps | 33.33 Mbps | Faster |
Southend-on-Sea | 2786.35 Mbps | 19.5—92.46 Mbps | 31.05 Mbps | - |
Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 16.91—71.3 Mbps | 25.11 Mbps | Slower |
Nottingham | 917.03 Mbps | 18.85—70.04 Mbps | 27.82 Mbps | Slower |
Sheffield | 926.71 Mbps | 17.99—57.74 Mbps | 25.23 Mbps | Slower |
Glasgow | 912.04 Mbps | 12—59.52 Mbps | 17.97 Mbps | Slower |
Leicester | 917.75 Mbps | 20.62—84.06 Mbps | 30.74 Mbps | Slower |
Southend-on-Sea Broadband Over Time
How Southend-on-Sea Compares for Internet Speed in Southend-on-Sea
Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
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1 | Southend-on-Sea | 2786.35 Mbps | 19.5—92.46 Mbps | 31.05 Mbps | - |
2 | Leigh-on-Sea | 73.66 Mbps | 5.92—19.19 Mbps | 9.58 Mbps | Slower |
Southend-on-Sea Internet Speed Test Results
We analysed the results of people in Southend-on-Sea testing broadband providers multiple times, with each test starting no more than 30 minutes after the previous speed test. On average, people in Southend-on-Sea ran 4 internet speed tests per session. Looking at broadband download speeds, if the Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea's residents, of the internet speed tests we measured, 40.48% were fast, 23.38% slow, and 36.14% broadly the same.
Most Recent Tests
Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
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BT | 19 Apr 2021 20:50:13 | 3 | 2 mins | 7.6 Mbps | 8.23 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
Virgin Media | 19 Apr 2021 19:59:34 | 3 | 39 secs | 366.95 Mbps | 378.06 Mbps | |
BT | 19 Apr 2021 19:49:29 | 6 | 5 mins | 60.06 Mbps | 59.29 Mbps | |
Virgin Media | 19 Apr 2021 19:08:56 | 2 | 36 secs | 110.14 Mbps | 110.13 Mbps | |
Virgin Media | 19 Apr 2021 18:53:21 | 3 | 14 mins | 10.82 Mbps | 97.78 Mbps | Improved |
BT | 19 Apr 2021 18:53:31 | 3 | 2 mins | 125.47 Mbps | 124.69 Mbps | |
BT | 19 Apr 2021 17:55:07 | 2 | 37 secs | 50.01 Mbps | 52.77 Mbps | |
EE | 19 Apr 2021 16:48:51 | 3 | 16 mins | 2.98 Mbps | 3.38 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
TalkTalk | 19 Apr 2021 16:42:28 | 2 | 29 secs | 37.94 Mbps | 36.62 Mbps | |
BT | 19 Apr 2021 16:14:45 | 2 | 29 secs | 29.48 Mbps | 18.06 Mbps | Needs help |
Sky Broadband | 19 Apr 2021 15:35:15 | 2 | 8 mins | 10.18 Mbps | 10.05 Mbps | |
Virgin Media | 19 Apr 2021 15:20:28 | 2 | 23 secs | 80.02 Mbps | 97.07 Mbps | Improved |
Sky Broadband | 19 Apr 2021 15:17:28 | 2 | 2 mins | 37.13 Mbps | 37.2 Mbps | |
BT | 19 Apr 2021 14:46:38 | 4 | 18 mins | 0.21 Mbps | 4.81 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
EE | 19 Apr 2021 14:36:03 | 2 | 8 mins | 15.6 Mbps | 15.71 Mbps | |
BT | 19 Apr 2021 14:33:25 | 2 | 3 mins | 0.1 Mbps | 5.61 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
Virgin Media | 19 Apr 2021 14:06:38 | 4 | 9 mins | 0.11 Mbps | 0.85 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
Virgin Media | 19 Apr 2021 14:09:47 | 2 | 44 secs | 137.1 Mbps | 73.24 Mbps | Needs help |
TalkTalk | 19 Apr 2021 14:04:10 | 2 | 35 secs | 49.67 Mbps | 49.52 Mbps | |
Sky Broadband | 19 Apr 2021 13:49:30 | 2 | 7 mins | 28.36 Mbps | 29.09 Mbps |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Southend-on-Sea
# | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
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1 | Virgin Media | 2786.35 Mbps | 59.95—216.94 Mbps |
2 | Hyperoptic | 470.04 Mbps | 47.76—164.72 Mbps |
3 | Vodafone | 824.62 Mbps | 29.24—72.84 Mbps |
4 | BT | 883.34 Mbps | 20.16—62.17 Mbps |
5 | TalkTalk | 149.39 Mbps | 17.12—53.86 Mbps |
6 | Zen Internet | 103.15 Mbps | 17.87—37.03 Mbps |
7 | EE | 475.87 Mbps | 13.27—24.68 Mbps |
8 | Sky Broadband | 150.47 Mbps | 8.75—34.43 Mbps |
9 | Plusnet | 74.36 Mbps | 9.01—30.73 Mbps |
10 | Glide | 57.99 Mbps | 1.01—25.66 Mbps |
11 | CIX | 19.61 Mbps | 9.24—17.59 Mbps |
12 | Post Office Broadband | 54.17 Mbps | 4.57—16.05 Mbps |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Southend-on-Sea
How many broadband providers in Southend-on-Sea are there?
Southend-on-Sea has 12 ISPs tested by its 182,463 residents.
Who is the fastest broadband provider in Southend-on-Sea?
Virgin Media is the fastest broadband provider in Southend-on-Sea with 2786.35 Mbps, and an average internet speed range of 59.95—216.94 Mbps.
Who is the best internet provider in Southend-on-Sea?
The best internet provider in Southend-on-Sea in Virgin Media, and their users typically see broadband speeds in the range of 59.95 to 216.94 Mbps.
What is the average internet speed in Southend-on-Sea?
Users in Southend-on-Sea see an average internet speed of 19.5 up to 428 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 2786.35 Mbps.
Is Virgin Media available in Southend-on-Sea?
Broadband service from Virgin Media is available in Southend-on-Sea, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 2786.35 Mbps.
Is BT available in Southend-on-Sea?
Broadband service from BT is available in Southend-on-Sea, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 883.34 Mbps.
Is Sky Broadband available in Southend-on-Sea?
Broadband service from Sky Broadband is available in Southend-on-Sea, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 150.47 Mbps.
Who is the the most popular broadband provider in Southend-on-Sea?
The broadband provider with the most users in Southend-on-Sea is Virgin Media.
Last updated: 19 Apr 2021