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What internet speed do I need?
The reference table below will help give you a better idea of the broadband speed you need depending on how you use your broadband connection. Having an understanding of the internet speed you need is one of the most important steps in finding the best and most suitable broadband internet package in South Shields based on your specific requirements.
| How do you use your Internet Connection? | Minimum Download Speed Required |
|---|---|
| Household in South Shields with 1 – 3 individuals: Web Surfing, Email, Online Shopping, Social Media, Music Streaming, SD Video Streaming | Up to 25Mb |
| Household in South Shields with 3 – 4 individuals: HD Video Streaming, Social Media, Video conferencing, Skype, Zoom, FaceTime, Online Gaming, Streaming music | 30 – 60Mb |
| Household in South Shields with 4 – 6 individuals: Multiple Heavy Users, Smart home devices, Recording & surveillance devices, UHD Video Streaming, Netflix, Gaming | 60 – 100Mb |
| Household in South Shields with 6+ individuals: All of the above plus frequent large file transfers, peer-to-peer sharing, avid online gaming | Over 100Mb |
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Which ISP has the Best Customer Service?
The Office of Communications (Ofcom) are the United Kingdom’s communications regulator and competition authority for the broadcasting, telecommunications and postal industries. Ofcom, the UK Telecoms regulator conduct research into the levels of service and 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 broadband internet suppliers reviewed by Office of Communications (Ofcom) are BT Broadband, Plusnet, Virgin Media, SKY, EE, Vodafone, TalkTalk and KCOM. The graphic below is a quick summary of their most recent report (Published May 2023).


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What is the speed of my South Shields broadband connection?
Do you know the speed of your current internet connection? Check the internet speed of your South Shields internet connection using the Ookla broadband speed test widget on our website. If you are not receiving the internet speed that you are paying for, you may be able to cancel your South Shields internet service early without any cancellation penalties.
What is the best broadband speed in South Shields?
As opposed to entering your postcode into several broadband price comparisons sites to find the best internet speed you can get in South Shields, use the Ofcom (the United Kingdom’s communications regulator) broadband internet availability checker to see the fastest broadband connection available in South Shields. Ofcom gather broadband coverage information from operators up to 3 times a year – January, May and December. Follow the link below to see the best internet speed available in South Shields.Sample results after running the 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 broadband speed available in South Shields would be 200Mbps. You still have to enter your South Shields postcode on the broadband service provider’s website to confirm the minimum guaranteed broadband connection speed available at your precise location in South Shields when placing on order.
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