Third of homes suffer slow broadband speeds

A third of homes in the UK are lumbered with broadband speeds considerably lower than the national average.

A third of homes in the UK are currently suffering from broadband speeds significantly below the UK’s average.

That’s the conclusion of new research from price comparison website uSwitch, which found that a third of postcodes across the nation struggle to get speeds above 5Mbps.

The table below highlights the towns enjoying the most mediocre broadband speeds.

The research follows an Ofcom report earlier this month which found that, while the average UK broadband speed is on the rise, many packages are still delivering rates far slower than advertised.

To find out what speeds you currently receive on your broadband, check out this Speed Test Tool on the BroadbandChoices website. There’s no point signing up to a superfast broadband package if you know you’re not capable of getting speeds above 3Mbps!

However, there are a couple of things you can do to improve the speeds you enjoy. We detail a couple of simple steps in this article, while there is also a free guide you can download from BroadbandChoices.

Is your broadband speed up to scratch? What tips do you have for upping your speeds? Share your thoughts in the Comments section below.

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