Broadband Statistics for Stockport, Stockport
| Broadband Providers | 15 |
|---|---|
| Fastest Speed | 935.9 Mbps |
| Median Speed | 49.93 Mbps |
| Fastest Provider | Virgin Media |
Residents in Stockport have run speed tests on 15 broadband providers. This number is 143.51% above the United Kingdom average of 6.16 internet service providers. ISPs available in Stockport include Virgin Media, BT, and Sky Broadband. The most common broadband provider in Stockport is Virgin Media, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 935.9 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 64.13—208.11 Mbps.
Stockport's fastest provider is also Virgin Media, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 935.9 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Stockport is 49.93 Mbps, which is 34.95% above the The United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps, and 0% below the average of 49.93 Mbps in Stockport.
Our research into internet speeds in Stockport includes analysing postcove-level coverage data of broadband in SK8, SK6, SK7, SK4, and SK5.
Broadband Providers
![Virgin Media in Stockport]()
857 Reviews91.55 MbpsVirgin Media's typical internet speed range in Stockport is 64.13 to 208.11 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 935.9 Mbps. Stockport residents have performed 109,143 speed tests on Virgin Media Broadband.
![Hyperoptic in Stockport]()
31 Reviews56.38 MbpsHyperoptic's typical internet speed range in Stockport is 43.02 to 366.75 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 487.23 Mbps. Stockport residents have performed 44 speed tests on Hyperoptic Broadband.
![Andrews & Arnold in Stockport]()
7 Reviews51.04 MbpsAndrews & Arnold's typical internet speed range in Stockport is 15.65 to 51.39 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 150.59 Mbps. Stockport residents have performed 7 speed tests on Andrews & Arnold Broadband.
![Zen Internet in Stockport]()
40 Reviews50.58 MbpsZen Internet's typical internet speed range in Stockport is 37.86 to 74.5 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 892.76 Mbps. Stockport residents have performed 568 speed tests on Zen Internet Broadband.
![Cerberus Networks in Stockport]()
Not enough reviews49.84 MbpsCerberus Networks's typical internet speed range in Stockport is 48.88 to 49.85 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 50.47 Mbps. Stockport residents have performed 4 speed tests on Cerberus Networks Broadband.
![CIX in Stockport]()
1 Review45.74 MbpsCIX's typical internet speed range in Stockport is 32.81 to 93.15 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 328.73 Mbps. Stockport residents have performed 81 speed tests on CIX Broadband.
BT's typical internet speed range in Stockport is 27.12 to 59.6 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 922.46 Mbps. Stockport residents have performed 29,756 speed tests on BT Broadband.
![Origin Broadband in Stockport]()
19 Reviews33.6 MbpsOrigin Broadband's typical internet speed range in Stockport is 23.83 to 37.7 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 129.51 Mbps. Stockport residents have performed 11 speed tests on Origin Broadband.
Vodafone's typical internet speed range in Stockport is 28.01 to 60.28 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 932.16 Mbps. Stockport residents have performed 3,555 speed tests on Vodafone Broadband.
TalkTalk's typical internet speed range in Stockport is 23.23 to 55.97 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 731.62 Mbps. Stockport residents have performed 7,644 speed tests on TalkTalk Broadband.
Sky Broadband's typical internet speed range in Stockport is 21.18 to 51.73 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 445.01 Mbps. Stockport residents have performed 21,054 speed tests on Sky Broadband.
EE's typical internet speed range in Stockport is 18.99 to 53.57 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 349.24 Mbps. Stockport residents have performed 2,990 speed tests on EE Broadband.
Plusnet's typical internet speed range in Stockport is 16.28 to 39.99 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 74.6 Mbps. Stockport residents have performed 6,271 speed tests on Plusnet Broadband.
Shell Energy's typical internet speed range in Stockport is 9.97 to 73.43 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 74.01 Mbps. Stockport residents have performed 338 speed tests on Shell Energy Broadband.
Broadband in Stockport
Gigabit Availability:
33.03%
of people living in Stockport can obtain to 1,000+ Mbps broadband speeds
Ultrafast Speeds:
87.95%
of Stockport residents can get 300+ Mbps internet service
Superfast 30+ Mbps Broadband:
98.90%
availability in Stockport
Poor Broadband Speeds:
None
of Stockport is limited to broadband speeds under 30 Mbps
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Broadband Service Availability in Stockport
We analysed data from Ofcom's Connected Nations reports and calculated which internet speeds are theoretically available to Stockport residents from local broadband service providers.
| 1,000+ Mbps | 300+ Mbps | 30+ Mbps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33.03% | 87.95% | 98.90% |
| 2020 | 0.15% | 85.90% | 98.88% |
| 2019 | 0.02% | 86.73% | 99.25% |
| 2018 | 0.01% | 77.41% | 99.20% |
| 2017 | 0.00% | 78.12% | 98.76% |
| 2016 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 98.48% |
Average Broadband Speeds in Stockport
| Year | Stockport Average | United Kingdom Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 55.65 Mbps | 26.27 Mbps | 111.84% Faster |
| 2019 | 77.1 Mbps | 30.63 Mbps | 151.71% Faster |
| 2020 | 108.2 Mbps | 80.31 Mbps | 34.73% Faster |
| 2021 | 80.03 Mbps | 66.05 Mbps | 21.17% Faster |
Stockport Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Stockport | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 24.09% | 28.66% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 23.07% | 26.52% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 19.23% | 20.91% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 6.48% | 8.46% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 22.98% | 13.12% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 4.16% | 2.33% |
How Stockport Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport | 935.9 Mbps | 35.7—113.51 Mbps | 49.93 Mbps | - |
| London | 5794.21 Mbps | 34.16—94.02 Mbps | 46.8 Mbps | Slower |
| Birmingham | 941.32 Mbps | 28.89—104.4 Mbps | 37.63 Mbps | Slower |
| Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 24.48—88.72 Mbps | 33.38 Mbps | Slower |
| Nottingham | 934.56 Mbps | 21.14—50.4 Mbps | 25.33 Mbps | Slower |
| Sheffield | 932.42 Mbps | 23.34—67.75 Mbps | 31.7 Mbps | Slower |
| Bristol | 943.13 Mbps | 29.9—109.66 Mbps | 41.69 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 913.93 Mbps | 19.39—70.47 Mbps | 30.92 Mbps | Slower |
| Leicester | 933.42 Mbps | 26.97—94.14 Mbps | 36.59 Mbps | Slower |
| Edinburgh | 869.7 Mbps | 31.54—108.38 Mbps | 39.81 Mbps | Slower |
Stockport 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 Stockport Compares for Internet Speed in Stockport
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockport | 935.9 Mbps | 35.7—113.51 Mbps | 49.93 Mbps | - |
Stockport Internet Speed Test Results
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 22:25:57 | 15 | 67 mins | 8.57 Mbps | 84.47 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 23:17:09 | 2 | 3 mins | 193.47 Mbps | 195.76 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 23:00:12 | 2 | 25 secs | 240.41 Mbps | 214.29 Mbps | Needs help |
| BT | 23 Oct 2021 22:29:45 | 3 | 16 mins | 4 Mbps | 66.88 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 23 Oct 2021 21:44:38 | 2 | 4 mins | 51.13 Mbps | 49.4 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 21:41:07 | 2 | 38 secs | 10.17 Mbps | 34.64 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 21:16:28 | 2 | 15 secs | 239.64 Mbps | 364.79 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 21:03:26 | 2 | 2 mins | 12.19 Mbps | 12.4 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 20:56:27 | 3 | 2 mins | 2.04 Mbps | 5.69 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 20:37:26 | 2 | 105 secs | 0.32 Mbps | 2.46 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 20:15:17 | 3 | 85 secs | 72.62 Mbps | 67.69 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 20:05:18 | 2 | 2 mins | 22.08 Mbps | 19.44 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 19:43:03 | 4 | 19 mins | 53.23 Mbps | 503.78 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 19:38:51 | 2 | 12 mins | 280.32 Mbps | 412.44 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 19:08:18 | 2 | 39 secs | 10.99 Mbps | 14.74 Mbps | Improved |
| TalkTalk | 23 Oct 2021 18:16:24 | 4 | 44 mins | 0.29 Mbps | 18.43 Mbps | Improved |
| EE | 23 Oct 2021 18:42:25 | 2 | 85 secs | 62.18 Mbps | 62.31 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 23 Oct 2021 17:49:08 | 2 | 53 secs | 63.38 Mbps | 64.9 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 16:59:41 | 14 | 43 mins | 22.08 Mbps | 206.39 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2021 17:41:55 | 2 | 25 secs | 99.57 Mbps | 21.76 Mbps | Needs help |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Stockport
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyperoptic | 487.23 Mbps | 43.02—366.75 Mbps |
| 2 | Virgin Media | 935.9 Mbps | 64.13—208.11 Mbps |
| 3 | Zen Internet | 892.76 Mbps | 37.86—74.5 Mbps |
| 4 | CIX | 328.73 Mbps | 32.81—93.15 Mbps |
| 5 | Andrews & Arnold | 150.59 Mbps | 15.65—51.39 Mbps |
| 6 | Cerberus Networks | 50.47 Mbps | 48.88—49.85 Mbps |
| 7 | Vodafone | 932.16 Mbps | 28.01—60.28 Mbps |
| 8 | BT | 922.46 Mbps | 27.12—59.6 Mbps |
| 9 | Origin Broadband | 129.51 Mbps | 23.83—37.7 Mbps |
| 10 | TalkTalk | 731.62 Mbps | 23.23—55.97 Mbps |
| 11 | Shell Energy | 74.01 Mbps | 9.97—73.43 Mbps |
| 12 | Sky Broadband | 445.01 Mbps | 21.18—51.73 Mbps |
| 13 | EE | 349.24 Mbps | 18.99—53.57 Mbps |
| 14 | Plusnet | 74.6 Mbps | 16.28—39.99 Mbps |
| 15 | KCOM | 135.94 Mbps | 1.93—38.88 Mbps |
Stockport Broadband Speed Map
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2021