Is EE or Virgin Media faster?

Based on 191 verified speed tests, Virgin Media is faster overall. EE averages 81 Mbps download, Virgin Media averages 210 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 27 Mbps. Ping difference is 50 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 191 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Virgin Media

EE

Download

81 Mbps

Upload

13 Mbps

Ping

83 ms

Based on 108 measurements · Full EE stats →

Virgin Media

WINNER

Download Wins

210 Mbps

Upload Wins

40 Mbps

Ping Wins

33 ms

Based on 83 measurements · Full Virgin Media stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

129 Mbps

Virgin Media is faster

Upload difference

27 Mbps

Virgin Media is faster

Ping difference

50 ms

Virgin Media has lower latency

By Country

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

United Kingdom Virgin Media wins

EE 81 Mbps (108 tests)

Virgin Media 202 Mbps (81 tests)

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How EE Compares to Virgin Media

Based on 191 verified speed tests from EE and Virgin Media customers, Virgin Media delivers faster average speeds.

EE averages 81 Mbps download with 13 Mbps upload and 83 ms ping. Virgin Media averages 210 Mbps download with 40 Mbps upload and 33 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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