Best internet speed and package deals in Derby
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What broadband speed do I need?
The table below will give you an idea of the connection 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 fit broadband package in Derby based 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 - 60Mb |
Household of 4 - 6 individuals: Multiple Heavy Users, Smart Home devices, Recording & Surveillance devices, Ultra High Definition (UHD) Video Streaming, Netflix, Gaming, etc | 60 - 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 Broadband Provider has the Best Customer Service?
Ofcom are the United Kingdom’s telecoms regulator and competition authority for the broadcasting, telecommunications and postal industries. Ofcom, the UK Telecoms regulator monitor and conduct research into the quality of service and customer satisfaction across the main broadband internet providers in the UK.The main providers are those with a market share of 4% and above. Currently, the main Internet Service Providers (ISPs) monitored by Ofcom are BT Broadband, Plusnet, Virgin Media, SKY, EE, Vodafone, TalkTalk and KCOM. Here is a quick summary of OfCom’s most recent report (Published May 2023).
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What is the speed of my Derby broadband connection?
Do you know the speed of your current internet connection? Check the broadband speed of your Derby internet connection using the Ookla broadband speed test widget on our website. If you are not getting the broadband speed that you are paying for, you may be able to cancel your Derby broadband contract early without any cancellation penalties.
What is the best broadband speed in Derby?
Instead of entering your postcode into several internet broadband price comparisons sites to find the fastest broadband speed you can get in Derby, use the Ofcom (the UK’s communications regulator) broadband internet coverage checker to see the fastest internet connection available in Derby. Office of Communications (Ofcom) gather broadband coverage information from ISPs (Internet Service Providers) up to three times a year – January, May and December. Click the link below to see the best internet speed available in Derby.- UK Internet Coverage Check.
- Office of Communications (Ofcom) internet availability and speed checker
Sample results after running the broadband availability 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 broadband speed available in Derby would be 200Mbps. You still have to enter your Derby postcode on the broadband service provider’s website to confirm the minimum guaranteed Internet connection speed available at your precise location in Derby when placing on order.
What is the fastest broadband in the UK?
Ultrafast is the fastest internet broadband in the United Kingdom. This type of internet connection that has an average download speed over 300Mbps. Ultrafast broadband Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the Derby and across the UK are:
- BT Full Fibre Broadband – offering average download speeds up 900Mbps
- Vodafone Gigafast Broadband – offers average download speeds in excess of 900Mbps
- Sky Gigafast Fibre Broadband – broadband speeds of up to 900Mbps
- Onestream Full Fibre Broadband – offering average download speeds up to 900Mbps
- Shell Energy Full Fibre Broadband – broadband speeds of up to 900Mbps
- Hyperoptic Ultrafast Fibre Broadband – Ultrafast download speeds of up to 900Mbps
- Virgin Media Ultrafast Cable Broadband – broadband speeds of up to 1Gb
We recommend that you use the above links and run the availability checker on the Internet Service Providers (ISP) website to check whether their highspeed broadband deals are available on your road.