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Run a broadband speed test

Your broadband speed is how fast data is sent (uploaded) and received (downloaded) over your Internet connection. Our broadband speed test measures your throughput speed and your results will be displayed in Megabits per second (Mbps). The more Megabits your broadband can transfer per second, the faster your connection is and the more you can do online.

What affects your speed?

The way you set your router up, the devices you're using and even your furniture all play an important part in how much speed you can achieve, so before you run a speed test, here are a few things to consider.

 

For more information about the most common causes for slow broadband speeds, take a look at our useful guide that explains what affects your broadband speed

 

Ready to go?

Run our two-minute test for your broadband. We'll measure the speed to your router and display your result in Megabits per second. Get help with understanding your result below.

 


Understanding your result

Our broadband speed test measures your throughput speed and your results are displayed in Megabits per second (Mbps). The more Megabits your broadband can transfer per second, the faster your connection is and the more you can do online.

Here's how quickly you can download your favourite music, movies, games and TV shows, on average, depending on your result.

 

This table shows the average throughput speed and how quickly you can download certain types of media.
Average throughput speed Average download speed
  Album TV show Movie Game
77Mbps 6s 1min 29s 2min 46s 1hr 46min
152Mbps 2s 39s 1min 8s 59min 22s
290Mbps 1s 19s 39s 24min 41s
525Mbps Less than 1s 11s 22s 14min 5s

 

If your speed test result wasn't what you expected, there could be a few reasons for this.

  • Was your result within your estimated speed range?
    You can find your estimated speed range in your welcome pack. If your result reflects this, the good news is everything's working as it should be. 
  • Did you run the test on a smartphone or tablet?
    Most handheld devices have small antennas and batteries built in amongst other components, which limits their ability to handle high Wi-Fi speeds.
  • Are you using an older device? 
    Older devices have less capacity for high speeds than newer ones, and even the best devices have limits to the speeds they can manage. Check the maximum speed for your device
  • Was anyone else using the internet whilst you ran the test?
    Your broadband speed is shared amongst all connected devices. Your result may have been slower if lots of other people were online too.
  • Did you run the test near your router? 
    Our Wi-Fi Hub gives you better coverage than ever before, but even the best routers can't guarantee a perfect connection in every room.