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How Fast is Broadband in Isle of Wight East?

Based on real-world speed tests collected by ThinkBroadband in Q3 2025, Isle of Wight East has a median download speed of 297.1 Mbps and a median upload speed of 232.9 Mbps.

This constituency has "Excellent" download speeds and "Excellent" upload speeds. With 232.9 Mbps median upload, residents can comfortably handle video conferencing, cloud backups, and live streaming without issues.

Speed Comparison for Isle of Wight East

Download Speeds
Bottom 20%142.6 Mbps
Median297.1 Mbps
Mean298.8 Mbps
Top 20%432.4 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bottom 20%94.4 Mbps
Median232.9 Mbps
Mean270.2 Mbps
Top 20%409 Mbps

Understanding the Speed Data

The speed data shows the distribution of actual speeds achieved by users in Isle of Wight East:

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 Isle of Wight East, you can expect speeds around 297.1 Mbps download and 232.9 Mbps upload.

Broadband Coverage in Isle of Wight East

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

98.6%
Superfast (30Mbps+)
92.8%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
92.8%
Gigabit Capable

Isle of Wight East has excellent full fibre coverage at 92.8%. Most residents can access full fibre connections with symmetric upload speeds.

Speed Recommendations for Isle of Wight East

Based on the actual speeds in Isle of Wight East, 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 Isle of Wight East?

In Isle of Wight East, the median download speed is 297.1 Mbps and the median upload speed is 232.9 Mbps. The top 20% of connections achieve 432.4 Mbps download and 409 Mbps upload.

Is full fibre broadband available in Isle of Wight East?

Yes, full fibre (FTTP) broadband is available to 92.8% of properties in Isle of Wight East. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 92.8% of premises.

How does Isle of Wight East compare for upload speeds?

Isle of Wight East has excellent upload speeds with a median of 232.9 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.