What is the average BT speed?

Based on 73 verified speed measurements from BT customers, the average download speed is 149 Mbps, upload is 56 Mbps, and ping is 31 ms.

How do I run a BT speed test?

Click the 'Run Speed Test' button on this page. The test takes under a minute and works on any device. Your result will be compared to the BT average.

Is my BT connection slower than average?

Run the speed test above and compare your result to the BT average of 149 Mbps download. If your speed is significantly lower (more than 30% below average), contact BT support to troubleshoot.

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Real average speeds in United Kingdom based on 73 verified measurements.

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BT vs Other United Kingdom ISPs

How BT compares to competing ISPs in United Kingdom.

Virgin Media 50 tests

Avg Download 209 Mbps +60 Mbps faster

TalkTalk 24 tests

Avg Download 140 Mbps -9 Mbps slower

Sky 32 tests

Avg Download 137 Mbps -12 Mbps slower

EE 41 tests

Avg Download 60 Mbps -89 Mbps slower

About BT Speed Test Data

The average BT download speed is 149 Mbps, based on 73 real speed tests run by BT customers. The fastest recorded speed was 975 Mbps, and the best ping was 5 ms.

Speeds vary widely based on your specific plan, location, time of day, and whether you're connected via ethernet or Wi-Fi. If your result is significantly below the average, try restarting your router, switching to ethernet, or contact BT support.

These statistics are updated continuously as BT customers run speed tests on InternetSpeedTest.net. Click "Run Speed Test" to measure your BT connection and contribute to the data.

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