Broadband Britain

The Best and Worst places for Download Speeds

Good internet access is vital for a strong economy, helping people to work, spend and socialise online. But despite huge investment over the years, the UK is still struggling to bridge the gap between those with good access and those without.

Flip the switch below to see which places have the fastest and slowest average download speeds according to Ofcom data.

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Time to download an average HD movie (4.5GB)
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