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Virgin Media Speed Test: Test UK Gigabit Broadband Speeds

Welcome to the dedicated Virgin Media Speed Test. Virgin Media O2 operates the UK's largest gigabit broadband network using DOCSIS 3.1 cable and full fiber, with flagship plans like Gig1 delivering blistering speeds over 1130 Mbps. Measure your Virgin Media download, upload, ping, and jitter accurately.

Virgin Media Speed Tiers: M125 to Gig1

Virgin Media offers a wide range of speed packages including M125 (132 Mbps), M250 (264 Mbps), M500 (516 Mbps), and Gig1 Fibre (1130 Mbps download / 104 Mbps upload). Their proprietary coaxial and fiber network bypasses the traditional Openreach telephone network, providing superior download speeds.

Virgin Media Hub 3, Hub 4 & Hub 5 Performance

Virgin Media's latest Hub 5 router supports Wi-Fi 6 and includes a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port to unlock speeds beyond 1 Gbps on single devices. If testing on Hub 3 or Hub 4, ensure your device is connected via Cat6 cable to achieve full rated throughput.

Troubleshooting Virgin Media Slowdowns

If your Virgin Media broadband experiences buffering or peak-hour throttling, check the Virgin Media Connect app for area outages or SNR (signal-to-noise ratio) line issues. Putting your Hub in Modem Mode and pairing it with a high-performance gaming router is a popular solution among power users.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check my Virgin Media internet speed?

Simply click the 'Start Test' button on this page. The tool will automatically measure your ping, download speed, and upload speed for your Virgin Media connection.

Is my Virgin Media Gigabit Cable & Fibre speed slow?

Compare your test results with the plan you purchased from Virgin Media. If your results are consistently much lower than your advertised plan, try restarting your router, connecting via Ethernet, or contacting Virgin Media customer support.