Based on 121 verified speed tests, Sky is faster overall. BT averages 150 Mbps download, Sky averages 142 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between BT and Sky?

The average download speed difference is 8 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 31 Mbps. Ping difference is 14 ms.

Should I choose BT or Sky?

It depends on your use case. Sky 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 Sky

Full speed comparison based on 121 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Sky

BT

Download Wins

150 Mbps

Upload

52 Mbps

Ping

29 ms

Based on 83 measurements · Full BT stats →

Sky

WINNER

Download

142 Mbps

Upload Wins

83 Mbps

Ping Wins

15 ms

Based on 38 measurements · Full Sky stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

8 Mbps

BT is faster

Upload difference

31 Mbps

Sky is faster

Ping difference

14 ms

Sky has lower latency

By Country

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

United Kingdom BT wins

BT 150 Mbps (83 tests)

Sky 145 Mbps (37 tests)

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How BT Compares to Sky

Based on 121 verified speed tests from BT and Sky customers, Sky delivers faster average speeds.

BT averages 150 Mbps download with 52 Mbps upload and 29 ms ping. Sky averages 142 Mbps download with 83 Mbps upload and 15 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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