Fastest Download Speeds


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Take a look at Virgin Media’s speeds and how they compare to their competitors’ fastest median download speeds.

Virgin Media – 1130Mbps, BT – 900Mbps, Vodafone – 910Mbps, TalkTalk – 944Mbps, Sky – 900Mbps, Plusnet – 500Mbps.

Availability of services from other major UK ISPs will differ from Virgin Media’s services. Virgin Fibre areas only.

The advertised download speed for Gig1 is calculated using the midpoint from the fastest and slowest speed from their customer panel. Based on peak-time measurements (8pm-10pm, Mon to Sun). Competitor speeds shown above are those stated on the respective provider’s website.


Gig1 Fibre Broadband

Their Gig1 Fibre Broadband, accessible across their entire network, stands out as their fastest and future-ready internet service. Boasting average download speeds exceeding 1Gbps (1130 Mbps), it provides ample bandwidth to accommodate all your devices, allowing you to engage in more of the online activities you enjoy.

Estimated Broadband Speeds

To ensure absolute clarity regarding broadband speeds, they have outlined them here. These projected speeds are applicable to all new customers purchasing broadband services and to existing customers who modify their broadband services on or after February 28th, 2019.

M50

Download Speeds
Advertised Speed: 54 Mbps
Expected Speed Range: 52 – 55 Mbps
Minimum Guaranteed Download Speed: 27 Mbps

Upload Speeds
Advertised Speed: 5 Mbps
Expected Speed Range: 5 Mbps

M125

Download Speeds
Advertised Speed: 132 Mbps
Expected Speed Range: 133 – 136 Mbps
Minimum Guaranteed Download Speed: 66 Mbps

Upload Speeds
Advertised Speed: 20 Mbps
Expected Speed Range: 21 Mbps

M250

Download Speeds
Advertised Speed: 264 Mbps
Expected Speed Range: 266 – 273 Mbps
Minimum Guaranteed Download Speed: 132 Mbps

Upload Speeds
Advertised Speed: 25 Mbps
Expected Speed Range: 26 Mbps

M350

Download Speeds
Advertised Speed: 362 Mbps
Expected Speed Range: 366 – 381 Mbps
Minimum Guaranteed Download Speed: 181 Mbps

Upload Speeds
Advertised Speed: 36 Mbps
Expected Speed Range: 36 – 37 Mbps

M500

Download Speeds
Advertised Speed: 516 Mbps
Expected Speed Range: 499 – 542 Mbps
Minimum Guaranteed Download Speed: 258 Mbps

Upload Speeds
Advertised Speed: 52 Mbps
Expected Speed Range: 47 – 52 Mbps

Gig1 Fibre Broadband

Download Speeds
Advertised Speed: 1130 Mbps
Expected Speed Range: 1058 – 1136 Mbps
Minimum Guaranteed Download Speed: 565 Mbps

Upload Speeds
Advertised Speed: 104 Mbps
Expected Speed Range: 90 – 104 Mbps