What is the average internet speed in United Kingdom?

Based on 335 verified speed measurements, the average download speed in United Kingdom is 156 Mbps, upload is 63 Mbps, and ping is 37 ms.

Which is the fastest ISP in United Kingdom?

Based on user speed tests, Community Fibre Limited leads with an average download speed of 306 Mbps.

United Kingdom Internet Speed Test

Based on 335 verified speed measurements from users in United Kingdom, updated continuously.

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Fastest ISPs in United Kingdom

Ranked by average download speed from verified user measurements.

🥇 Community Fibre Limited

Fast

Download 306 Mbps

Upload 129 Mbps Ping 7 ms 28 measurements

🥈 Wessex Internet Limited

Fast

Download 220 Mbps

Upload 100 Mbps Ping 10 ms 4 measurements

🥉 Virgin Media Limited

Good

Download 195 Mbps

Upload 38 Mbps Ping 28 ms 50 measurements

4 Magyar Telekom Plc.

Good

Download 157 Mbps

Upload 163 Mbps Ping 40 ms 12 measurements

5 Sky UK Limited

Good

Download 147 Mbps

Upload 87 Mbps Ping 15 ms 36 measurements

6 British Telecommunications PLC

Good

Download 145 Mbps

Upload 53 Mbps Ping 30 ms 79 measurements

7 Vodafone Limited

Good

Download 137 Mbps

Upload 56 Mbps Ping 29 ms 42 measurements

8 TalkTalk Communications Limited

Good

Download 136 Mbps

Upload 30 Mbps Ping 19 ms 26 measurements

9 Hutchison 3G UK Limited

Average

Download 64 Mbps

Upload 16 Mbps Ping 107 ms 48 measurements

About Internet Speed in United Kingdom

The average download speed in United Kingdom is 156 Mbps based on 335 verified speed measurements. The fastest recorded download was 1004 Mbps, and the best ping was 5 ms.

These statistics are updated continuously as users run speed tests from United Kingdom. Actual speeds depend on your ISP, connection type (fiber, cable, DSL, mobile), and time of day.

To check your own speed, click the button above and compare your result with the United Kingdom average. Your test result will be added to the speed index, helping build a more complete picture of internet speeds in your area.

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