What is the average TalkTalk speed?

Based on 61 verified speed measurements from TalkTalk customers, the average download speed is 158 Mbps, upload is 38 Mbps, and ping is 26 ms.

How do I run a TalkTalk 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 TalkTalk average.

Is my TalkTalk connection slower than average?

Run the speed test above and compare your result to the TalkTalk average of 158 Mbps download. If your speed is significantly lower (more than 30% below average), contact TalkTalk support to troubleshoot.

TalkTalk Speed Test

Real average speeds in United Kingdom based on 61 verified measurements.

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TalkTalk vs Other United Kingdom ISPs

How TalkTalk compares to competing ISPs in United Kingdom.

Virgin Media 83 tests

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About TalkTalk Speed Test Data

The average TalkTalk download speed is 158 Mbps, based on 61 real speed tests run by TalkTalk customers. The fastest recorded speed was 1000 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 TalkTalk support.

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

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