Broadband has become a crucial aspect of daily life, supporting activities like streaming entertainment, working remotely, home security through internet-connected cameras, and managing smart devices. As the use of internet-connected devices grows and online content consumption increases, the demand for fast and reliable broadband access is rising.
A recent report by SpeedGo, a new broadband speed-testing service, reveals disparities in performance among internet service providers (ISPs). Leading the UK in average download speeds is Virgin Media, boasting an impressive 256.5Mbps. This speed allows for downloading a full HD movie in just over two minutes, over three times faster than the national average.
Following Virgin Media, Vodafone holds the second spot with average download speeds of 175Mbps, trailed by BT (EE). TalkTalk ranks at the bottom with an average speed of nearly 95Mbps.
The average download speeds across the UK are as follows:
– Virgin Media: 256.5Mbps
– Vodafone: 175.1Mbps
– BT (EE): 122.5Mbps
– Sky Broadband: 113.6Mbps
– TalkTalk: 94.7Mbps
In addition to download speeds, SpeedGo analyzed upload speeds, crucial for users dealing with large file transfers or remote work. Vodafone excelled in this category, boasting an average upload speed of 83.6Mbps, surpassing Virgin Media, which came in second with 47.2Mbps.
Summarizing the data, SpeedGo stated, “In 2025, Virgin Media offered the fastest broadband internet in the United Kingdom, with an average download speed of 256.5Mbps. Vodafone achieved the highest average upload speed at 83.6Mbps.”