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Broadband Speed Test UK

Measure your real broadband speed anywhere in the United Kingdom. Works for FTTP full fibre, FTTC, cable and 5G home broadband. Compare to the UK median of 80 Mbps.

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Average UK Broadband Speeds in 2026

Ofcom Connected Nations benchmarks — see how your provider compares.

FTTP Full Fibre

100–2000 Mbps
Available in ~55% of UK premises

FTTC (G.fast)

35–80 Mbps
Most common UK connection type

Virgin Media Cable

100–1130 Mbps
Available in ~52% of UK homes

Tips for an Accurate UK Speed Test

  • Avoid testing between 8–10 PM — UK broadband is most congested then, especially on FTTC.
  • Connect via Ethernet, not WiFi, to get a true reading of your broadband line speed.
  • Close any applications using your connection (Windows Update, streaming, iCloud backup).
  • Under Ofcom's Voluntary Code of Practice, your ISP must let you exit your contract if speeds consistently fall below the Minimum Guaranteed Speed they quoted at sign-up.

BT Broadband Speed Test

Test your BT Full Fibre, BT Halo or Openreach FTTC broadband.

BT is the UK's largest broadband provider and owns the Openreach network that underpins most UK ISPs. BT Full Fibre (FTTP) delivers up to 900 Mbps on its top-tier product. If your BT Broadband speed is below your Minimum Guaranteed Speed (shown on your contract), BT must offer you either a fix or an exit from your contract under Ofcom rules.

  • BT Full Fibre 900: up to 900 Mbps download.
  • BT FTTC plans: 36–76 Mbps typical download.
  • Typical ping: 8–18 ms on UK servers.

Virgin Media Speed Test

Test your Virgin Media cable broadband — M100 to Gig1.

Virgin Media uses DOCSIS 3.1 cable technology with its own network independent of Openreach. The Gig1 package delivers up to 1130 Mbps download. Virgin cable typically maintains speed during peak hours better than FTTC. If your speed drops significantly on weekends, it may indicate local node congestion — report it via the My Virgin Media app for a credit.

  • Virgin Gig1: up to 1130 Mbps download, 52 Mbps upload.
  • Virgin M500: 516 Mbps download.
  • Typical ping: 10–20 ms.

Sky Broadband Speed Test

Test your Sky Ultrafast Plus or Sky Full Fibre connection.

Sky Broadband uses the Openreach network for both FTTC and FTTP products. Sky Full Fibre 900 delivers up to 900 Mbps. Sky also offers a guaranteed speed pledge — if your download speed consistently falls below the minimum speed stated on your contract, you can leave without penalty. The Sky Hub 5 router supports Wi-Fi 6 for improved wireless performance.

  • Sky Full Fibre 900: 900 Mbps download.
  • Sky Superfast: 59 Mbps average download.
  • Typical ping: 8–15 ms.

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