Is BT or Virgin Media faster?

Based on 131 verified speed tests, Virgin Media is faster overall. BT averages 145 Mbps download, Virgin Media averages 209 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 64 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 12 Mbps. Ping difference is 2 ms.

Should I choose BT or Virgin Media?

It depends on your use case. Virgin Media 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 131 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Virgin Media

BT

Download

145 Mbps

Upload Wins

53 Mbps

Ping

30 ms

Based on 79 measurements · Full BT stats →

Virgin Media

WINNER

Download Wins

209 Mbps

Upload

41 Mbps

Ping Wins

28 ms

Based on 52 measurements · Full Virgin Media stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

64 Mbps

Virgin Media is faster

Upload difference

12 Mbps

BT is faster

Ping difference

2 ms

Virgin Media has lower latency

By Country

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

United Kingdom Virgin Media wins

BT 145 Mbps (79 tests)

Virgin Media 195 Mbps (50 tests)

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How BT Compares to Virgin Media

Based on 131 verified speed tests from BT and Virgin Media customers, Virgin Media delivers faster average speeds.

BT averages 145 Mbps download with 53 Mbps upload and 30 ms ping. Virgin Media averages 209 Mbps download with 41 Mbps upload and 28 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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