In Belfast there are 3 internet service providers, with Spectrum being the most popular. Spectrum offers cable internet service. In recent tests, Spectrum customers had an average download speed of 143 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11 Mbps. In addition to Spectrum, Consolidated Communications and Unitel offer DSL, fiber and fixed wireless internet service.
While our research has shown these to be the real speeds that users experience, there are many factors that can affect the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter. These may include the type of internet connection you have, the distance between your device and the router, the number of users on the network, and the strength of the signal.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 143 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 51 ms |
| Consolidated Communications DSL | 9 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 37 ms |
| Unitel DSL Fiber Fixed Wireless | 68 Mbps | 48 Mbps | 28 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Spectrum is the most popular provider in Belfast offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 143 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 1,623 recent tests.
Spectrum has the fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Belfast. 34% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 64% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 153 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 52 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 196 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 50 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 12 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 39 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 35 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 60 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 495 Mbps | 36 Mbps | 38 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 15 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 65 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 292 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 54 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 220 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 49 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 14 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 42 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 44 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 57 ms |
Consolidated Communications is the 2nd most popular provider in Belfast offering DSL internet service. Users have been getting 9 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 147 recent tests.
Consolidated Communications has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Belfast. 55% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 85% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2024 | 99 Mbps | 55 Mbps | 54 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 5 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 37 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 7 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 37 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 10 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 32 ms |
| March 11, 2024 | 7 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 37 ms |
| March 11, 2024 | 7 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 32 ms |
| March 10, 2024 | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 57 ms |
| March 9, 2024 | 9 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 41 ms |
| March 8, 2024 | 5 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 64 ms |
| March 7, 2024 | 14 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 36 ms |
Unitel is the 3rd most popular provider in Belfast offering DSL, fiber and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 68 Mbps for download speeds and 48 Mbps for upload speeds over 29 recent tests.
Unitel has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Belfast. 60% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 42% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2024 | 81 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 32 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 219 Mbps | 226 Mbps | 34 ms |
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