Is BT or Virgin Media faster?

Based on 162 verified speed tests, BT is faster overall. BT averages 159 Mbps download, Virgin Media averages 208 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between BT and Virgin Media?

The average download speed difference is 49 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 11 Mbps. Ping difference is 1 ms.

Should I choose BT or Virgin Media?

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 Virgin Media

Full speed comparison based on 162 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: BT

BT

WINNER

Download

159 Mbps

Upload Wins

52 Mbps

Ping Wins

29 ms

Based on 91 measurements · Full BT stats →

Virgin Media

Download Wins

208 Mbps

Upload

41 Mbps

Ping

30 ms

Based on 71 measurements · Full Virgin Media stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

49 Mbps

Virgin Media is faster

Upload difference

11 Mbps

BT is faster

Ping difference

1 ms

BT has lower latency

By Country

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

United Kingdom Virgin Media wins

BT 159 Mbps (91 tests)

Virgin Media 198 Mbps (69 tests)

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How BT Compares to Virgin Media

Based on 162 verified speed tests from BT and Virgin Media customers, BT delivers faster average speeds.

BT averages 159 Mbps download with 52 Mbps upload and 29 ms ping. Virgin Media averages 208 Mbps download with 41 Mbps upload and 30 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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