Best broadband speed and package deals in Alton
Need help finding the fastest and best broadband speed and connection deal available in Alton?
Check out the huge selection of internet broadband deals available in Alton this week. Use the search filters below to find the best broadband package deal for your property depending on your speed, price or package requirements.
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What broadband speed do I need?
The reference table below will give you an idea of the internet speed you need based on how you use your internet connection. Having an understanding of the broadband speed you need is one of the most important steps in finding the best and most suitable internet package in Alton depending on your specific requirements.
| How do you use your Internet Connection? | Minimum Download Speed Required |
|---|---|
Household of 1 - 3 individuals: Web Surfing, Email, Online Shopping, Social Media, Music Streaming, Standard Definition (SD) Video streaming. | Up to 25Mb |
Household of 3 - 4 individuals: High Definition (HD) Video Streaming, Social Media, Video conferencing, Skype, Zoom, FaceTime, Online Gaming, Streaming music. | 30 - 50Mb |
Household of 4 - 6 individuals: Multiple Heavy Users, Smart Home devices, Recording & Surveillance devices, Ultra High Definition (UHD) Video Streaming, Netflix, Gaming, etc | 50 - 100Mb |
Household of 6+ individuals: Multiple heavy users performing all of the above plus frequently downloading/uploading large files, peer-to-peer file sharing and Avid online gamers. | Over 100Mb+ |
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Which Internet Service Provider offers the Best Customer Service?
The Office of Communications (Ofcom) are the United Kingdom’s telecoms regulator and competition authority for the broadcasting, telecommunications and postal industries. Ofcom, the UK Telecoms regulator conduct research into the levels of customer service and satisfaction across the main broadband internet providers in the United Kingdom. The main providers are those with a market share of 4% and above. Currently, the main broadband suppliers monitored by Office of Communications (Ofcom) are BT Broadband, Plusnet, Virgin Media, SKY, EE, Vodafone, TalkTalk and KCOM. Here is a brief overview of their most recent report (Published May 2022).
EE had a better than average ’recommend to a friend score’. BT, Plusnet and Sky have improved their relative positions, while TalkTalk and Virgin Media’s position have worsened since last years’ report.
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What is the speed of my Alton internet connection?
Do you know the speed of your current broadband internet connection? Check the internet speed of your Alton internet connection using the Ookla internet speed test widget on our website. If you are not receiving the broadband speed that you are paying for, you may be able to cancel your Alton broadband internet contract early without any cancellation penalties.
What internet speed are nearby homes in Alton getting?
The results below are from internet speed tests performed on this website using the speedtest widget in the last 3 months.
| Region | City | Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency (ms) | Jitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire | Alton | BT | 37.1 Mbps | 9.0 Mbps | 9 | 6 |
If the above table is empty, there were no speed tests performed from Alton performed in the last 3 months.
What is the best internet broadband speed in Alton?
Instead of entering your postcode into several broadband price comparisons sites to find the best internet speed you can get in Alton, use the Ofcom (the UK’s communications regulator) broadband availability checker to see the fastest broadband internet connection available in Alton. Office of Communications (Ofcom) collect broadband coverage Data from operators up to three times a year – January, May and December. Click the link below to see the best internet speed available in Alton.Sample results after running the internet broadband coverage checker: 
Standard: Broadband download speeds of less than 30Mbps
Superfast: Broadband download speeds between 30 – 300Mbps
Ultrafast: Broadband download speeds greater than 300Mbps
In the above example, this would mean that the fastest Internet speed that is available in Alton would be 200Mbps. You still have to enter your Alton postcode on the Internet service provider’s website to confirm the minimum guaranteed Internet connection speed available at your exact location in Alton when placing on order.
What is the fastest broadband in the UK?
Ultrafast is the fastest internet broadband in the UK. This type of internet connection that has an average download speed over 300Mbps. Ultrafast broadband service providers in the Alton and across the UK are:
- BT Ultrafast Fibre Broadband – offering average download speeds up to 900Mbps
- Vodafone Full Fibre Broadband – offering average download speeds up to 900Mbps
- SKY Ultrafast+ Broadband – offering average download speeds up to 900Mbps
- EE Full Fibre Max Broadband – offering average download speeds up to 300Mbps
- Hyperoptic Ultrafast Fibre Broadband – offering average download speeds up to 900Mbps
- Virgin Media Cable Broadband – offering download speeds in excess of 1Gb
- YouFibre Full Fibre Broadband – offering average download speeds up to 920Mbps
We recommend that you use the above links and run the availability checker on the broadband providers website to see whether their high speed Internet deals are available at your property.