Residents in some areas across the country are facing challenges with slow broadband speeds, particularly those living in Heol-Y-Fedw, Cymmer, Port Talbot. Recent data from Broadband Genie indicates that internet speeds in this Welsh street can be as low as 0.81 Mbps, insufficient for streaming services like Netflix or Disney+ and resulting in lengthy download times for movies.
Comparatively, Heol-Y-Fedw, Cymmer is 1,494 times slower than the fastest street in the UK, where the same movie would take just 40 seconds to download. Other locations experiencing poor broadband speeds include Turnberry Crescent in Aberdeen, Wesley Street in Maesteg, and Occupation Lane in Lincoln.
For those residing in areas with subpar broadband, Broadband Genie suggests exploring better connectivity options such as switching providers or upgrading to full fiber from copper cables. Despite the slow speeds, the ten worst streets do have access to Fiber to the Cabinet broadband (FTTC), offering download speeds around 35 Mbps. Additionally, some streets have access to Ultrafast broadband exceeding 100 Mbps, while others have access to full fiber broadband.
Broadband Genie’s Alex Tofts offers five tips to enhance broadband speeds for those experiencing connectivity issues. These tips include conducting a broadband speed test, optimizing router placement, switching Wi-Fi frequencies, ensuring router security, and keeping devices up to date. On the flip side, households with the best download speeds are found in locations like Inglewood Avenue, Derby (1.210Gbps), Moatview Park in Belfast (1.146Gbps), and Reynolds Avenue in Romford (1.014Gbps).