What is the average Virgin Media speed?

Based on 50 verified speed measurements from Virgin Media customers, the average download speed is 209 Mbps, upload is 41 Mbps, and ping is 28 ms.

How do I run a Virgin Media 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 Virgin Media average.

Is my Virgin Media connection slower than average?

Run the speed test above and compare your result to the Virgin Media average of 209 Mbps download. If your speed is significantly lower (more than 30% below average), contact Virgin Media support to troubleshoot.

Virgin Media Speed Test

Real average speeds in United Kingdom based on 50 verified measurements.

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Virgin Media vs Other United Kingdom ISPs

How Virgin Media compares to competing ISPs in United Kingdom.

BT 73 tests

Avg Download 149 Mbps -60 Mbps slower

TalkTalk 24 tests

Avg Download 140 Mbps -69 Mbps slower

Sky 32 tests

Avg Download 137 Mbps -72 Mbps slower

EE 41 tests

Avg Download 60 Mbps -149 Mbps slower

About Virgin Media Speed Test Data

The average Virgin Media download speed is 209 Mbps, based on 50 real speed tests run by Virgin Media customers. The fastest recorded speed was 1004 Mbps, and the best ping was 15 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 Virgin Media support.

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

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