Speed test results are based on analysis of the tests carried out by the public using speed test web apps that we operate e.g. It also helps to highlight areas where wireless and satellite broadband is popular.
an area with high cable take-up is likely to have a higher speed average. The figures while not being absolute will provide a good idea of the relative popularity of different options in an area, e.g. Technology Split figures are based on the proportions of speed tests seen using the various technologies over the period of a quarter. The /local site provides broadband coverage statistics, availability checker, maps and additionally speeds as recorded by the public and is produced by thinkbroadband.