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How Fast is Broadband in Dudley?

Based on real-world speed tests collected by ThinkBroadband in Q3 2025, Dudley has a median download speed of 132.8 Mbps and a median upload speed of 34.9 Mbps.

This constituency has "Very Good" download speeds and "Good" upload speeds. The 34.9 Mbps median upload is adequate for most home working and video call needs, though heavy uploaders may want to seek full fibre connections.

Speed Comparison for Dudley

Download Speeds
Bottom 20%37.5 Mbps
Median132.8 Mbps
Mean213.9 Mbps
Top 20%392.7 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bottom 20%12.4 Mbps
Median34.9 Mbps
Mean110.1 Mbps
Top 20%117.1 Mbps

Understanding the Speed Data

The speed data shows the distribution of actual speeds achieved by users in Dudley:

What the Numbers Mean

  • Bottom 20%: Slowest fifth of connections
  • Median: Typical speed (50% faster, 50% slower)
  • Mean: Mathematical average
  • Top 20%: Fastest fifth of connections

Why Median Matters Most

The median is the most reliable measure of typical performance. Unlike the mean, it isn't skewed by extremely fast or slow connections. If you move to Dudley, you can expect speeds around 132.8 Mbps download and 34.9 Mbps upload.

Broadband Coverage in Dudley

Coverage statistics from Ofcom show what connection types are available in this constituency:

99.9%
Superfast (30Mbps+)
92.5%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
97.3%
Gigabit Capable

Dudley has excellent full fibre coverage at 92.5%. Most residents can access full fibre connections with symmetric upload speeds.

Speed Recommendations for Dudley

Based on the actual speeds in Dudley, here's what different activities require:

Video Conferencing (Zoom, Teams)

Download needed: 10-25 Mbps
Upload needed: 5-10 Mbps

Typical speeds in this constituency are adequate for this activity.

Cloud Backup & File Uploads

Download needed: 10+ Mbps
Upload needed: 20+ Mbps

Typical speeds in this constituency are adequate for this activity.

Online Gaming

Download needed: 25-50 Mbps
Upload needed: 5-10 Mbps

Typical speeds in this constituency are adequate for this activity.

Multiple Users (4+ devices)

Download needed: 100+ Mbps
Upload needed: 20+ Mbps

Typical speeds in this constituency are adequate for this activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average broadband speed in Dudley?

In Dudley, the median download speed is 132.8 Mbps and the median upload speed is 34.9 Mbps. The top 20% of connections achieve 392.7 Mbps download and 117.1 Mbps upload.

Is full fibre broadband available in Dudley?

Yes, full fibre (FTTP) broadband is available to 92.5% of properties in Dudley. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 97.3% of premises.

How does Dudley compare for upload speeds?

Dudley has good upload speeds with a median of 34.9 Mbps. This is important for video calls, cloud backups, and working from home.

About This Data

Speed data is sourced from ThinkBroadband (Q3 2025 measurements). Coverage data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. Actual speeds at your address may vary based on connection type, provider, and network conditions.