Many individuals desire faster internet service, yet some are still struggling with inadequate download speeds. There are several regions in the country facing subpar internet connectivity, leading to digital challenges for residents. Recent data from Broadband Genie has identified the most problematic postcodes for broadband, particularly alarming for those residing in Heol-Y-Fedw, Cymmer, Port Talbot.

The residents of this Welsh street are encountering speeds as low as 0.81 Mbps, insufficient for meeting the basic streaming requirements of platforms like Netflix or Disney+, and it would take over 15 and a half hours to download a single movie. Comparatively, Heol-Y-Fedw, Cymmer is 1,494 times slower than the fastest street in the UK, where the same movie could be downloaded in just 40 seconds.

Other concerning locations with sluggish broadband speeds include Turnberry Crescent in Aberdeen, Wesley Street in Maesteg, and Occupation Lane in Lincoln.

Below are the top 10 worst streets for broadband:

• Heol-Y-Fedw, Cymmer, Port Talbot – Speed 0.81Mbps
• Turnberry Crescent, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen – Speed 1.06Mbps
• Wesley Street, Maesteg – Speed 1.45Mbps
• Occupation Lane, Broadholme, Lincoln – Speed 1.63Mbps
• Rossiter Road, London – Speed 1.74Mbps
• Quarry Close, Handbridge, Chester – Speed 2.23Mbps
• Langley Street, Langley – Speed 2.23Mbps
• Jessop Road, Rogerstone, Newport – Speed 2.62Mbps
• Wakefield Close, Hurley, Atherstone – Speed 2.66Mbps
• Rheolau Terrace, Pontypridd – Speed 2.80Mbps

If your residence is situated on one of these streets, there is hope for improvement. Broadband Genie suggests that many of these locations have the opportunity to enhance their broadband access, potentially by switching providers or upgrading to full-fiber from copper cables.

According to Broadband Genie, despite being among the slowest streets in the UK, all ten locations have access to Fibre to the Cabinet broadband (FTTC), offering download speeds of around 35Mb. Additionally, seven streets can access Ultrafast broadband with speeds exceeding 100Mb, and four of the slowest streets have access to full-fiber broadband.

“It appears that residents on the slowest streets may not be aware of the superior broadband options available to them,” explained Broadband Genie.

Here are five recommendations from Broadband Genie’s Alex Tofts to consider if your broadband is underperforming and if you aim for improved speeds:

• Conduct a broadband speed test
• Optimize router position
• Consider switching frequencies for better performance
• Ensure router security is updated
• Regularly update router and device software

While the focus has been on the worst broadband experiences, it’s worth acknowledging the best performers. Homes with exceptional download speeds include Inglewood Avenue, Derby (1.210Gbps), Moatview Park in Belfast (1.146Gbps), and Reynolds Avenue in Romford (1.014Gbps).

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