Sky speed test

Measure your real Sky broadband speed, then see how it compares nationally, and what other providers could deliver at your address.

Your postcode is used to compare speeds in your area. We store the postcode district, not your address.

How fast is Sky, really?

Sky's advertised speeds, Ofcom's national benchmarks, and real tests run by visitors on this site.

UK average download
69.4 Mbps

All providers and technologies (Ofcom)

Tests on Broadband Find

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Average download speed by technology (Ofcom)
Full fibre (FTTP) · Sky
149.2 Mbps
Cable (Virgin Media)
270.6 Mbps
Part fibre (FTTC) · Sky
55.7 Mbps
Standard ADSL
11.7 Mbps

Source: Ofcom UK Home Broadband Performance, March 2023 data. Averages reflect the mix of packages sold on each technology; top full-fibre packages are far faster.

Could you get faster broadband than Sky?

Speeds depend on your street, not just your provider. Enter your postcode to see every provider and speed available at your address.

What speed should I get with Sky?

Sky broadband runs mainly over the Openreach network: Superfast (FTTC) packages around 61 Mbps, and full-fibre packages from roughly 100 Mbps up to 900 Mbps where available (Sky also uses CityFibre in some areas). As with all Openreach-based providers, the technology reaching your address matters far more than the brand on the bill.

Why is my Sky broadband slow?

Common causes: testing over Wi-Fi at range, an older Sky Hub on a faster line, peak-time congestion on FTTC connections, or a legacy package when full fibre is now available at your address. Run a wired test, or test standing next to the hub, before assuming a fault.

Does Sky guarantee my broadband speed?

Sky is signed up to Ofcom’s broadband speeds code of practice. If your line consistently underperforms the guaranteed minimum you were quoted at sign-up, and Sky can’t fix it within 30 days, you can leave penalty-free.

Should I switch away from Sky?

If you are out of contract, you are probably paying more than new customers. Compare what’s available at your postcode, full fibre from another provider may now be faster and cheaper than your current Sky package.