Is BT or TalkTalk faster?

Based on 127 verified speed tests, BT is faster overall. BT averages 159 Mbps download, TalkTalk averages 135 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between BT and TalkTalk?

The average download speed difference is 24 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 17 Mbps. Ping difference is 5 ms.

Should I choose BT or TalkTalk?

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 TalkTalk

Full speed comparison based on 127 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: BT

BT

WINNER

Download Wins

159 Mbps

Upload Wins

52 Mbps

Ping

29 ms

Based on 91 measurements · Full BT stats →

TalkTalk

Download

135 Mbps

Upload

35 Mbps

Ping Wins

24 ms

Based on 36 measurements · Full TalkTalk stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

24 Mbps

BT is faster

Upload difference

17 Mbps

BT is faster

Ping difference

5 ms

TalkTalk has lower latency

By Country

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

United Kingdom BT wins

BT 159 Mbps (91 tests)

TalkTalk 135 Mbps (36 tests)

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How BT Compares to TalkTalk

Based on 127 verified speed tests from BT and TalkTalk customers, BT delivers faster average speeds.

BT averages 159 Mbps download with 52 Mbps upload and 29 ms ping. TalkTalk averages 135 Mbps download with 35 Mbps upload and 24 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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