Broadband Statistics for Sunderland, Sunderland
| Broadband Providers | 13 |
|---|---|
| Fastest Speed | 889.04 Mbps |
| Median Speed | 33.44 Mbps |
| Fastest Provider | Vodafone |
Residents in Sunderland 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 Sunderland include Sky Broadband, Virgin Media, and TalkTalk. The most common broadband provider in Sunderland is Sky Broadband, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 452.45 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 19.64—48.12 Mbps.
Sunderland's fastest provider is Vodafone, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 889.04 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Sunderland is 33.44 Mbps, which is 9.62% below the The United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps, and 0.45% above the average of 33.29 Mbps in Sunderland.
Nearby locations include Hetton with speeds 17.63—56.26 Mbps. Our research into internet speeds in Sunderland includes analysing postcove-level coverage data of broadband in SR4, SR5, SR3, SR2, and DH4.
Broadband Providers
![Virgin Media in Sunderland]()
809 Reviews81.9 MbpsVirgin Media's typical internet speed range in Sunderland is 52.63 to 207.49 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 844.3 Mbps. Sunderland residents have performed 30,216 speed tests on Virgin Media Broadband.
![Hyperoptic in Sunderland]()
31 Reviews50.39 MbpsHyperoptic's typical internet speed range in Sunderland is 44.32 to 161.03 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 814.56 Mbps. Sunderland residents have performed 61 speed tests on Hyperoptic Broadband.
![Zen Internet in Sunderland]()
37 Reviews47.14 MbpsZen Internet's typical internet speed range in Sunderland is 41.4 to 49.49 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 72.61 Mbps. Sunderland residents have performed 9 speed tests on Zen Internet Broadband.
EE's typical internet speed range in Sunderland is 27.37 to 72.95 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 687.19 Mbps. Sunderland residents have performed 2,563 speed tests on EE Broadband.
BT's typical internet speed range in Sunderland is 25.48 to 55.29 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 865.31 Mbps. Sunderland residents have performed 7,512 speed tests on BT Broadband.
Vodafone's typical internet speed range in Sunderland is 24.21 to 56.45 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 889.04 Mbps. Sunderland residents have performed 1,352 speed tests on Vodafone Broadband.
TalkTalk's typical internet speed range in Sunderland is 18.78 to 50.7 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 497.12 Mbps. Sunderland residents have performed 7,815 speed tests on TalkTalk Broadband.
Sky Broadband's typical internet speed range in Sunderland is 19.64 to 48.12 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 452.45 Mbps. Sunderland residents have performed 40,929 speed tests on Sky Broadband.
Plusnet's typical internet speed range in Sunderland is 14.7 to 36.01 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 73.83 Mbps. Sunderland residents have performed 2,230 speed tests on Plusnet Broadband.
![Glide in Sunderland]()
6 Reviews14.14 MbpsGlide's typical internet speed range in Sunderland is 12.49 to 43.21 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 95.97 Mbps. Sunderland residents have performed 25 speed tests on Glide Broadband.
Shell Energy's typical internet speed range in Sunderland is 6.09 to 26.17 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 65.73 Mbps. Sunderland residents have performed 530 speed tests on Shell Energy Broadband.
![Call27 in Sunderland]()
Not enough reviews0.13 MbpsCall27's typical internet speed range in Sunderland is 0 to 0.13 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 2.33 Mbps. Sunderland residents have performed 2 speed tests on Call27 Broadband.
Broadband in Sunderland
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Best speed range city in Sunderland
889.04 Mbps
Sunderland's fastest speed
25.58—71.98 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Sunderland residents
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Average Broadband Speeds in Sunderland
| Year | Sunderland Average | United Kingdom Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7.6 Mbps | 26.27 Mbps | 71.07% Slower |
| 2019 | 11.55 Mbps | 30.63 Mbps | 62.29% Slower |
| 2020 | 82.7 Mbps | 80.31 Mbps | 2.98% Faster |
| 2021 | 56.83 Mbps | 66.05 Mbps | 13.96% Slower |
Sunderland Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Sunderland | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 31.72% | 28.66% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 29.70% | 26.52% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 20.44% | 20.91% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 4.84% | 8.46% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 11.13% | 13.12% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 2.17% | 2.33% |
How Sunderland 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 |
| Sunderland | 889.04 Mbps | 25.58—71.98 Mbps | 33.44 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 |
Cities and Provider Internet Speeds in Sunderland
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunderland | 889.04 Mbps | 25.58—71.98 Mbps | 33.44 Mbps | 13 |
| 2 | Hetton | 461.52 Mbps | 17.63—56.26 Mbps | 24.69 Mbps | 7 |
Sunderland 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 Sunderland Compares for Internet Speed in Sunderland
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunderland | 889.04 Mbps | 25.58—71.98 Mbps | 33.44 Mbps | - |
Sunderland Internet Speed Test Results
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 23:09:48 | 4 | 12 mins | 399.27 Mbps | 364.06 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 22:55:38 | 3 | 11 mins | 31.68 Mbps | 18.54 Mbps | Needs help |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 22:41:29 | 2 | 44 secs | 54.64 Mbps | 65.02 Mbps | Improved |
| EE | 17 Oct 2021 21:52:13 | 2 | 6 mins | 70.26 Mbps | 69.98 Mbps | |
| TalkTalk | 17 Oct 2021 21:32:05 | 2 | 54 secs | 28.6 Mbps | 28.71 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 20:36:36 | 3 | 33 mins | 22.05 Mbps | 20.3 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 21:00:23 | 2 | 27 secs | 31.83 Mbps | 31.65 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 20:07:56 | 5 | 97 secs | 12.36 Mbps | 26.34 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 19:21:01 | 10 | 40 mins | 30.56 Mbps | 19.09 Mbps | Needs help |
| EE | 17 Oct 2021 18:40:06 | 8 | 75 mins | 70.33 Mbps | 70.35 Mbps | |
| TalkTalk | 17 Oct 2021 19:22:17 | 2 | 42 secs | 6.33 Mbps | 6.67 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| TalkTalk | 17 Oct 2021 19:06:35 | 2 | 26 secs | 72.85 Mbps | 72.86 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 19:00:55 | 3 | 3 mins | 2.79 Mbps | 18.96 Mbps | Improved |
| Vodafone | 17 Oct 2021 18:45:48 | 8 | 3 mins | 34.33 Mbps | 14.9 Mbps | Needs help |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 18:27:32 | 2 | 9 mins | 2.55 Mbps | 2.41 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 18:18:11 | 2 | 17 mins | 33.68 Mbps | 16.1 Mbps | Needs help |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 17:59:12 | 3 | 6 mins | 28.43 Mbps | 26.11 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 16:41:21 | 4 | 26 mins | 35.61 Mbps | 38.17 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 16:25:10 | 3 | 30 mins | 4.77 Mbps | 2.19 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Plusnet | 17 Oct 2021 16:33:45 | 3 | 14 mins | 0.12 Mbps | 0.22 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Sunderland
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyperoptic | 814.56 Mbps | 44.32—161.03 Mbps |
| 2 | Virgin Media | 844.3 Mbps | 52.63—207.49 Mbps |
| 3 | EE | 687.19 Mbps | 27.37—72.95 Mbps |
| 4 | Zen Internet | 72.61 Mbps | 41.4—49.49 Mbps |
| 5 | BT | 865.31 Mbps | 25.48—55.29 Mbps |
| 6 | Vodafone | 889.04 Mbps | 24.21—56.45 Mbps |
| 7 | TalkTalk | 497.12 Mbps | 18.78—50.7 Mbps |
| 8 | Sky Broadband | 452.45 Mbps | 19.64—48.12 Mbps |
| 9 | Glide | 95.97 Mbps | 12.49—43.21 Mbps |
| 10 | KCOM | 48.64 Mbps | 0—0.27 Mbps |
| 11 | Plusnet | 73.83 Mbps | 14.7—36.01 Mbps |
| 12 | Shell Energy | 65.73 Mbps | 6.09—26.17 Mbps |
| 13 | Call27 | 2.33 Mbps | 0—0.13 Mbps |
Smaller Towns, Villages, and Wards in Sunderland
| Ward | Median Age | Rent Privately | Rent Council | Mortage | Commute via Public Transport | Work From Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 42.0 | 8.90% | 10.96% | 34.96% | 11.09% | 2.66% |
| Ryhope | 41.0 | 8.53% | 15.04% | 36.93% | 14.81% | 2.74% |
Sunderland Broadband Speed Map
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Last updated: 17 Oct 2021