The quest for faster internet speeds continues, but unfortunately, many regions in the country are still grappling with slow connectivity issues. A recent study by Broadband Genie has identified the most problematic postcodes in terms of broadband performance, painting a grim picture for residents of Heol-Y-Fedw, Cymmer, Port Talbot.
In this Welsh neighborhood, internet speeds have plummeted to a mere 0.81 Mbps, far below the threshold required for streaming services like Netflix or Disney+. Downloading a movie at this rate would take more than 15 hours, highlighting the severity of the situation.
Comparatively, Heol-Y-Fedw, Cymmer is a staggering 1,494 times slower than the fastest street in the UK, where the same movie can be downloaded in just 40 seconds.
Other locations facing similar challenges include Turnberry Crescent in Aberdeen, Wesley Street in Maesteg, and Occupation Lane in Lincoln.
Below are the top 10 streets with the worst broadband speeds:
• 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