Based on 149 verified speed tests, BT is faster overall. BT averages 159 Mbps download, EE averages 82 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between BT and EE?

The average download speed difference is 77 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 36 Mbps. Ping difference is 69 ms.

Should I choose BT or EE?

It depends on your use case. BT offers faster average speeds, but actual performance varies by location and plan. Test your current connection and compare to both averages before switching.

BT vs EE

Full speed comparison based on 149 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: BT

BT

WINNER

Download Wins

159 Mbps

Upload Wins

52 Mbps

Ping Wins

29 ms

Based on 91 measurements · Full BT stats →

EE

Download

82 Mbps

Upload

16 Mbps

Ping

98 ms

Based on 58 measurements · Full EE stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

77 Mbps

BT is faster

Upload difference

36 Mbps

BT is faster

Ping difference

69 ms

BT has lower latency

By Country

Head-to-head comparison where both ISPs have user data.

United Kingdom BT wins

BT 159 Mbps (91 tests)

EE 82 Mbps (58 tests)

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How BT Compares to EE

Based on 149 verified speed tests from BT and EE customers, BT delivers faster average speeds.

BT averages 159 Mbps download with 52 Mbps upload and 29 ms ping. EE averages 82 Mbps download with 16 Mbps upload and 98 ms ping.

Averages tell only part of the story — actual speeds vary by your specific plan, location, time of day, and whether you use Ethernet or Wi-Fi. Run a speed test on your current connection to see how it compares to both averages before making a switching decision.

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