UK Broadband Speeds on Google Maps

Ofcom, the regulator of the UK communications industries, has created a Google Map to show the speed of broadband throughout the UK.

Each county in the UK has been ranked on how they score on four broadband metrics; average sync speed, percentage getting less than 2Mbit/s, superfast broadband availability and broadband take up. The map displays as a basic heat map with each county coloured to show how they perform overall on each metric.

The map confirms what you already probably suspected. If you want superfast broadband then you are more likely to be lucky if you live in a big city. If you live in the Outer Hebrides then you are probably going to have make do with superslow broadband.

Ofcom - Broadband Speeds Map

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National Broadband Maps

In the US The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has released a National Broadband Map.



The map allows users to search broadband availability across the United States and compare real download speeds to advertised broadband performance. Users can also search by address to find the broadband providers in their area.

Inspired by the US National Broadband Map SurveyMapper has decided to ask UK internet users what their fastest broadband speed test reading has been.



So far the survey has received 13 thousand responses, the results of which can be viewed on a Google Map. In the UK you can also use Broadband StreetStats. This Google Map allows you to compare broadband speed and providers at your address. The map shows individual speed tests in your area undertaken by individuals on Top10.com.

New Zealand's National Broadband Map uses Google Maps to present broadband supply and demand data.



Using the map it is possible to search for demand points and view the network suppliers throughout New Zealand.

In Canada, Industry Canada uses Google Maps to show which internet service providers are available. Users can search the map by address and view the available broadband providers. If the data is incomplete for a particular address users can complete a short form to add information to the map.

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