The significance of broadband in daily life cannot be overstated. It facilitates various activities like streaming entertainment, remote work, home security through internet-connected devices, and managing smart home gadgets such as lighting and heating.
As the demand for fast and reliable internet grows due to the increasing use of internet-connected devices and online streaming, having a robust broadband connection is crucial. However, not all internet service providers (ISPs) deliver the same level of performance.
According to SpeedGo, a new broadband speed-testing service, Virgin Media leads the UK in average download speeds, reaching an impressive 256.5Mbps. With this speed, downloading a full HD movie would only take slightly over two minutes, significantly faster than the national average.
Vodafone secured the second spot with average download speeds of 175Mbps, followed by BT (EE). TalkTalk ranked lowest on the list with an average speed of just under 95Mbps.
The rankings of average download speeds in 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, SpeedGo analyzed upload speeds, crucial for users dealing with large file transfers or remote work. Vodafone led this category with an average upload speed of 83.6Mbps, outperforming Virgin Media, which ranked second with 47.2Mbps.
SpeedGo affirmed these results, stating: “Virgin Media provided the fastest broadband internet in the United Kingdom in 2025, with an average download speed of 256.5Mbps. Vodafone achieved the highest average upload speed at 83.6Mbps.”
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