Efforts to enhance broadband speed are ongoing, yet numerous regions still face inadequate internet connectivity. A recent analysis by Broadband Genie has pinpointed Heol-Y-Fedw, Cymmer, Port Talbot as one of the areas with the slowest internet access, experiencing speeds as low as 0.81 Mbps, which falls below the threshold for streaming services like Netflix and Disney+. To put it into perspective, downloading a movie in this locale would take over 15 hours, a stark contrast to the UK’s fastest street where the same task would be completed in just 40 seconds.
Additionally, other locations facing subpar internet speeds include Turnberry Crescent in Aberdeen, Wesley Street in Maesteg, and Occupation Lane in Lincoln. These findings shed light on the top 10 worst streets for broadband, revealing the significant disparity in internet quality across different areas.
Residents residing in these poorly connected streets have options to improve their broadband experience. Broadband Genie highlights that many of these locations have access to Fibre to the Cabinet broadband (FTTC), which can offer speeds of around 35Mbps. Furthermore, some streets have access to Ultrafast broadband, with speeds exceeding 100Mbps, while others have access to full fibre broadband.
Broadband Genie’s Alex Tofts offers valuable tips for individuals seeking to enhance their broadband performance. These tips include conducting a broadband speed test, optimizing the router’s position, switching to faster frequencies, ensuring router security, and keeping all devices up to date with the latest software.
On a positive note, there are streets like Inglewood Avenue in Derby, Moatview Park in Belfast, and Reynolds Avenue in Romford that boast impressive download speeds, showcasing a stark contrast to the struggles faced by residents in areas with poor broadband connectivity.
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