Broadband Statistics for Wakefield, Wakefield

Broadband Providers	16
Fastest Speed	898.57 Mbps
Average Speed	43.52 Mbps
Fastest Provider	BT

Wakefield Broadband

Q: How many broadband providers in Wakefield are there?

Wakefield has 16 ISPs available to its 345,038 residents

Q: Who is the fastest broadband provider in Wakefield?

&lt;a href=&quot;https://fairinternetreport.com/BT&quot;&gt;BT&lt;/a&gt; is the fastest broadband provider in Wakefield with 898.57 Mbps, and an average speed range of 38.14—72.69 Mbps.

Q: Who is the best internet provider in Wakefield?

The best internet provider in Wakefield is Kingston Communications, and their users typically see speeds in the range of 336.66 to 415.45 Mbps.

Q: Is BT available in Wakefield?

Broadband service from &lt;a href=&quot;https://fairinternetreport.com/BT&quot;&gt;BT&lt;/a&gt; is available in Wakefield, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 898.57 Mbps.

Q: Is Virgin Media available in Wakefield?

Broadband service from &lt;a href=&quot;https://fairinternetreport.com/Virgin-Media&quot;&gt;Virgin Media&lt;/a&gt; is available in Wakefield, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 621.56 Mbps.

Q: Is Plusnet available in Wakefield?

Broadband service from &lt;a href=&quot;https://fairinternetreport.com/Plusnet&quot;&gt;Plusnet&lt;/a&gt; is available in Wakefield, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 74.65 Mbps.

Q: Who is the the most popular broadband provider in Wakefield?

The broadband provider with the most users in Wakefield is &lt;a href=&quot;https://fairinternetreport.com/BT&quot;&gt;BT&lt;/a&gt;.

Wakefield residents have run speed tests on 16 broadband providers. This number is 168.46% above the United Kingdom average of 5.96 internet service providers. ISPs available in Wakefield include BT, Virgin Media, and Plusnet. The most common broadband provider in Wakefield is BT, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 898.57 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 38.14—72.69 Mbps. Wakefield's fastest provider is also BT, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 898.57 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Wakefield is 43.52 Mbps, which is 32.24% above the The United Kingdom national average of 32.91 Mbps, and 10.79% above the average of 39.28 Mbps in Wakefield. Internet speeds in Wakefield are typically faster than Normanton, but slower than Crigglestone. Nearby cities include Walton with speeds 10.3—27.24 Mbps, Crigglestone with speeds 33.43—108.69 Mbps, and Crofton with speeds 15.38—63.47 Mbps.

Broadband Providers

Kingston Communications
Typical Speed Range 336.66 — 415.45 Mbps
Fastest Speed 418.97 Mbps
Median Speed 336.66 Mbps
Typical Speed Range 47.3 — 152.96 Mbps
Fastest Speed 621.56 Mbps
Median Speed 73.67 Mbps
Typical Speed Range 71.22 — 98.49 Mbps
Fastest Speed 521.25 Mbps
Median Speed 72.31 Mbps
Typical Speed Range 36.93 — 144.46 Mbps
Fastest Speed 204 Mbps
Median Speed 55.46 Mbps
Typical Speed Range 30.35 — 123.1 Mbps
Fastest Speed 492.43 Mbps
Median Speed 30.73 Mbps
Independent Fibre Networks
Typical Speed Range 25.99 — 116.71 Mbps
Fastest Speed 371.67 Mbps
Median Speed 56.15 Mbps
Typical Speed Range 38.14 — 72.69 Mbps
Fastest Speed 898.57 Mbps
Median Speed 51.24 Mbps
Plans & Prices
Typical Speed Range 32.17 — 62.21 Mbps
Fastest Speed 143.63 Mbps
Median Speed 43.01 Mbps
Typical Speed Range 32.54 — 59.01 Mbps
Fastest Speed 74.65 Mbps
Median Speed 40.15 Mbps
Typical Speed Range 18.46 — 47.13 Mbps
Fastest Speed 806.25 Mbps
Median Speed 24.9 Mbps
Plans & Prices
Typical Speed Range 4.52 — 72.19 Mbps
Fastest Speed 73.79 Mbps
Median Speed 4.52 Mbps
Typical Speed Range 18.64 — 37.28 Mbps
Fastest Speed 660.6 Mbps
Median Speed 23.12 Mbps
Plans & Prices
Typical Speed Range 13.22 — 42.54 Mbps
Fastest Speed 872.7 Mbps
Median Speed 19.18 Mbps
Plans & Prices
Typical Speed Range 14.17 — 35.17 Mbps
Fastest Speed 190.9 Mbps
Median Speed 19.94 Mbps
Typical Speed Range 6.61 — 15.82 Mbps
Fastest Speed 58.05 Mbps
Median Speed 8.54 Mbps
Typical Speed Range 3.88 — 11.12 Mbps
Fastest Speed 107.56 Mbps
Median Speed 5.35 Mbps

Broadband in Wakefield

429th

Fastest city in The United Kingdom

2nd

Best speed range city in Wakefield

898.57 Mbps

Wakefield's fastest speed

32.18—72.85 Mbps

Typical speed range available to Wakefield residents

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Wakefield Competitive Broadband Speed Map

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How Wakefield Compares to Major Cities

City / Town	Max Speed	Typical Speed Range	Median
Wakefield	898.57 Mbps	32.18—72.85 Mbps	43.52 Mbps	-
London	5284.34 Mbps	31.58—92.44 Mbps	43.48 Mbps	Slower
Birmingham	936.73 Mbps	22.02—89.57 Mbps	32.7 Mbps	Slower
Liverpool	1134.53 Mbps	16.92—71.32 Mbps	25.14 Mbps	Slower
Nottingham	917.03 Mbps	18.87—70.07 Mbps	27.84 Mbps	Slower
Sheffield	926.71 Mbps	18.01—57.79 Mbps	25.27 Mbps	Slower
Bristol	941.78 Mbps	23.71—99.71 Mbps	33.69 Mbps	Slower
Glasgow	912.04 Mbps	12.02—59.62 Mbps	18 Mbps	Slower
Leicester	917.75 Mbps	20.66—84.04 Mbps	30.77 Mbps	Slower
Edinburgh	870.81 Mbps	21.01—102.77 Mbps	33.36 Mbps	Slower

Cities and Provider Internet Speeds in Wakefield

Position	City	Max Speed	Typical Speed Range	Median	# Providers
1	Crigglestone	882.8 Mbps	33.43—108.69 Mbps	45.72 Mbps	9
2	Wakefield	898.57 Mbps	32.18—72.85 Mbps	43.52 Mbps	16
3	Normanton	619.36 Mbps	26.18—69.33 Mbps	36.57 Mbps	8
4	Featherstone	804.52 Mbps	17.43—67.99 Mbps	25.92 Mbps	8
5	South Elmsall	202.36 Mbps	18.76—47 Mbps	24.33 Mbps	7
6	Crofton	618.61 Mbps	15.38—63.47 Mbps	23.93 Mbps	11
7	Hemsworth	276 Mbps	15.92—36.81 Mbps	21.88 Mbps	9

Wakefield Broadband Over Time

How Wakefield Compares for Internet Speed in Wakefield

Position	City / Town	Max Speed	Typical Speed Range	Median
1	Crigglestone	882.8 Mbps	33.43—108.69 Mbps	45.72 Mbps	Faster
2	Wakefield	898.57 Mbps	32.18—72.85 Mbps	43.52 Mbps	-
3	Normanton	619.36 Mbps	26.18—69.33 Mbps	36.57 Mbps	Slower
4	Sitlington	500.81 Mbps	22.93—36.58 Mbps	27.42 Mbps	Slower

Wakefield Internet Speed Test Results

We analysed the results of people in Wakefield testing broadband providers multiple times, with each test starting no more than 30 minutes after the previous speed test. On average, people in Wakefield ran 4 internet speed tests per session. Looking at broadband download speeds, if the Wakefield 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 Wakefield's residents, of the internet speed tests we measured, 41.21% were fast, 24.09% slow, and 34.7% broadly the same.

Most Recent Tests

Provider	Start Time	# Tests	Duration	Start Speed	End Speed	Status
BT	20 Apr 2021 21:48:56	2	67 secs	35.92 Mbps	24.94 Mbps	Needs help
Plusnet	20 Apr 2021 21:16:56	2	63 secs	20.21 Mbps	19.91 Mbps
Plusnet	20 Apr 2021 19:39:57	3	96 secs	0.03 Mbps	1.11 Mbps	Needs help, very slow
EE	20 Apr 2021 19:03:48	2	47 secs	68.98 Mbps	68.93 Mbps
CIX	20 Apr 2021 17:01:47	2	5 mins	10.06 Mbps	5.06 Mbps	Needs help, very slow
EE	20 Apr 2021 16:12:45	2	27 secs	11.95 Mbps	70.73 Mbps	Improved
Virgin Media	20 Apr 2021 15:26:14	2	95 secs	91.15 Mbps	0.17 Mbps	Needs help, very slow
Plusnet	20 Apr 2021 14:18:35	2	44 secs	10.01 Mbps	9.83 Mbps	Needs help, very slow
Plusnet	20 Apr 2021 14:00:46	2	3 mins	1.24 Mbps	8 Mbps	Needs help, very slow
BT	20 Apr 2021 11:27:43	2	18 mins	6.72 Mbps	13.64 Mbps	Improved
EE	20 Apr 2021 10:59:56	4	14 mins	148.77 Mbps	169.8 Mbps	Improved
TalkTalk	20 Apr 2021 11:00:33	3	108 secs	31.01 Mbps	33.41 Mbps
BT	20 Apr 2021 09:13:36	4	17 mins	6.95 Mbps	0.3 Mbps	Needs help, very slow
EE	20 Apr 2021 08:28:06	2	3 mins	37.55 Mbps	87.84 Mbps	Improved
Vodafone	20 Apr 2021 01:09:05	4	95 secs	41.95 Mbps	47.42 Mbps	Improved
BT	19 Apr 2021 22:12:29	3	73 secs	117.75 Mbps	6.59 Mbps	Needs help, very slow
Virgin Media	19 Apr 2021 21:09:27	9	41 mins	56.58 Mbps	53.22 Mbps
BT	19 Apr 2021 20:25:56	2	3 mins	5 Mbps	4.29 Mbps	Needs help, very slow
Vodafone	19 Apr 2021 20:16:08	2	2 mins	32.18 Mbps	73.03 Mbps	Improved
Vodafone	19 Apr 2021 20:02:35	2	57 secs	70.08 Mbps	68.67 Mbps

Summary of Internet Service Providers in Wakefield

#	Provider Name	Max Speed	Typical Speed Range
1	Kingston Communications	418.97 Mbps	336.66—415.45 Mbps
2	Independent Fibre Networks	371.67 Mbps	25.99—116.71 Mbps
3	Zen Internet	521.25 Mbps	71.22—98.49 Mbps
4	Virgin Media	621.56 Mbps	47.3—152.96 Mbps
5	Unchained ISP	204 Mbps	36.93—144.46 Mbps
6	Origin Broadband	492.43 Mbps	30.35—123.1 Mbps
7	BT	898.57 Mbps	38.14—72.69 Mbps
8	KCOM	73.79 Mbps	4.52—72.19 Mbps
9	Sky Broadband	143.63 Mbps	32.17—62.21 Mbps
10	Plusnet	74.65 Mbps	32.54—59.01 Mbps
11	TalkTalk	872.7 Mbps	13.22—42.54 Mbps
12	EE	806.25 Mbps	18.46—47.13 Mbps
13	Spitfire	190.9 Mbps	14.17—35.17 Mbps
14	Vodafone	660.6 Mbps	18.64—37.28 Mbps
15	Post Office Broadband	58.05 Mbps	6.61—15.82 Mbps
16	CIX	107.56 Mbps	3.88—11.12 Mbps

Smaller Towns, Villages, and Wards in Wakefield

Ward	Median Age	Rent Privately	Rent Council	Mortage	Commute via Public Transport	Work From Home
Castleford	41.0	15.24%	8.59%	38.72%	9.57%	2.07%
Ossett	42.0	11.42%	12.01%	36.74%	7.82%	3.79%
Pontefract	39.0	9.96%	15.86%	37.61%	8.94%	2.77%

Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Wakefield

How many broadband providers in Wakefield are there?

Wakefield has 16 ISPs tested by its 345,038 residents.

Who is the fastest broadband provider in Wakefield?

BT is the fastest broadband provider in Wakefield with 898.57 Mbps, and an average internet speed range of 38.14—72.69 Mbps.

Who is the best internet provider in Wakefield?

The best internet provider in Wakefield in Kingston Communications, and their users typically see broadband speeds in the range of 336.66 to 415.45 Mbps.

What is the average internet speed in Wakefield?

Users in Wakefield see an average internet speed of 32.18 up to 607 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 898.57 Mbps.

Is BT available in Wakefield?

Broadband service from BT is available in Wakefield, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 898.57 Mbps.

Is Virgin Media available in Wakefield?

Broadband service from Virgin Media is available in Wakefield, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 621.56 Mbps.

Is Plusnet available in Wakefield?

Broadband service from Plusnet is available in Wakefield, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 74.65 Mbps.

Who is the the most popular broadband provider in Wakefield?

The broadband provider with the most users in Wakefield is BT.

Last updated: 20 Apr 2021