Virgin Media Speed Test

Test Your Virgin Media Broadband Speed (UK)

Virgin Media uses a hybrid fibre-coaxial (HFC) network to deliver some of the UK's fastest widely-available broadband speeds, with plans up to 1.13 Gbps (Gig1). This test measures your actual Virgin Media download speed, upload speed and latency.

Typical Virgin Media Speed Test Speeds

Virgin Media Gig1 (1130 Mbps)

↓ 1,000–1,130 Mbps

↑ 50–104 Mbps

Ping 5–15 ms

Virgin Media M500

↓ 450–500 Mbps

↑ 36–50 Mbps

Ping 8–18 ms

Virgin Media M350

↓ 320–350 Mbps

↑ 20–36 Mbps

Ping 8–18 ms

Virgin Media M125

↓ 110–125 Mbps

↑ 15–20 Mbps

Ping 10–20 ms

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Tips to Improve Your Virgin Media Speed Test

Virgin Media's upload speeds are much lower than download due to the cable (HFC) network design.

Use the Virgin Media Connect app to check hub status and run a network health check.

For gigabit plans, ensure your Hub 4 or Hub 5 is in modem mode with a gigabit-capable router if using your own router.

WiFi congestion is common in dense housing — try the 5 GHz band for faster local speeds.

Speeds can be checked against your specific package using Virgin Media's own speed checker for comparison.

Virgin Media Speed Test – FAQ

Common questions about virgin media speed test

Why is Virgin Media upload speed so low compared to download?

Virgin Media uses a cable (HFC/DOCSIS) network where more bandwidth is allocated to downstream traffic. Even on the Gig1 plan, upload tops out around 52–104 Mbps depending on your specific package, compared to 1,130 Mbps download.

Is Virgin Media faster than BT?

For download speed, Virgin Media's Gig1 (1,130 Mbps) is currently faster than BT's fastest Full Fibre plan (900 Mbps). However, BT Full Fibre offers higher symmetric upload speeds, which may matter more depending on your usage.

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