Is EE or Virgin Media faster?

Based on 117 verified speed tests, Virgin Media is faster overall. EE averages 82 Mbps download, Virgin Media averages 211 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 129 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 25 Mbps. Ping difference is 69 ms.

Should I choose EE 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.

EE vs Virgin Media

Full speed comparison based on 117 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Virgin Media

EE

Download

82 Mbps

Upload

16 Mbps

Ping

98 ms

Based on 58 measurements · Full EE stats →

Virgin Media

WINNER

Download Wins

211 Mbps

Upload Wins

41 Mbps

Ping Wins

29 ms

Based on 59 measurements · Full Virgin Media stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

129 Mbps

Virgin Media is faster

Upload difference

25 Mbps

Virgin Media is faster

Ping difference

69 ms

Virgin Media has lower latency

By Country

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

United Kingdom Virgin Media wins

EE 82 Mbps (58 tests)

Virgin Media 199 Mbps (57 tests)

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How EE Compares to Virgin Media

Based on 117 verified speed tests from EE and Virgin Media customers, Virgin Media delivers faster average speeds.

EE averages 82 Mbps download with 16 Mbps upload and 98 ms ping. Virgin Media averages 211 Mbps download with 41 Mbps upload and 29 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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