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Actual Speed Test Data for eSIM and SIM Networks in the UK [Latest 2026]

This data shows actual connection speeds measured in the UK (including London, Manchester, and Edinburgh) for eSIMs, physical SIM cards, and roaming. We hope this helps you choose the right plan before your trip or business trip.

Average downloads
39.0 Mbps
Average upload
5.3 Mbps
Average Ping
68 ms
Number of measurements
30
Last Updated: June 23, 2026 Number of Services: 10 Number of carriers: 5 Fastest Speed Record: 180.8 Mbps

Average Speed Rankings by Mobile Carrier in the UK

#CareerAverage downhill speedAverage uphill speedPingNumber of cases
1 EE 57.9 Mbps 5.7 Mbps 55 ms 8件
2 British Telecommunications 41.9 Mbps 5.0 Mbps 52 ms 4件
3 Vodafone 36.6 Mbps 5.7 Mbps 85 ms 9件
4 Arelion Sweden AB 31.7 Mbps 3.4 Mbps 105 ms 1件
5 O2 22.1 22.1 Mbps 5.0 Mbps 66 ms 8件

Speed Comparison by Service in the UK

#ServicesCategoryAverage downhill speedAverage uphill speedPingNumber of cases
1 iD Mobile Local SIM 63.5 Mbps 6.7 Mbps 73 ms 4件
2 EE Local SIM 59.3 Mbps 7.1 Mbps 49 ms 5件
3 Vodafone UK Local SIM 45.6 Mbps 4.3 Mbps 68 ms 6件
4 Lebara eSIM 31.7 Mbps 3.4 Mbps 105 ms 1件
5 Lebara UK Local SIM 28.4 Mbps 9.1 Mbps 96 ms 4件
6 giffgaff Local SIM 25.6 Mbps 5.4 Mbps 85 ms 2件
7 O2 UK Local SIM 25.1 25.1 Mbps 3.6 Mbps 63 ms 4件
8 Three UK Local SIM 16.2 Mbps 2.7 Mbps 18 ms 2件
9 VOXI Local SIM 11.7 11.7 Mbps 1.2 Mbps 70 ms 1件
10 Smarty eSIM 3.6 Mbps 0.9 Mbps 83 ms 1件

Telecommunications in the UK and Key Considerations for Choosing a Service Provider

We have compiled data on internet speeds in the UK (including London, Manchester, and Edinburgh). Please use the rankings by carrier and service above to help you choose a plan before your trip.

The data is based on users' actual measurements and is automatically updated whenever new measurement results are posted.

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Speed trends over the past 30 days

Download (Mbps) Upload (Mbps)

Latest measurement data

EE eSIM
EE Greater London iPhone 16 Pro 3 days ago
173.40
Download speed (Mbps)
12.60
Upload Mbps
29
Ping ms
Vodafone UK Local SIM
Vodafone Greater London iPhone 16 Pro 3 days ago
"Good connection speed, I guess? I don't know what to say about it. I'm at home."
53.50
Download speed (Mbps)
6.90
Upload Mbps
62
Ping ms
Ee eSIM
O2 Raunds iPhone 17 3 days ago
20.20
Download speed (Mbps)
12.60
Upload Mbps
46
Ping ms
EE Local SIM
British Telecommunications City of Westminster iPhone 15 June 10, 2026
62.00
Download speed (Mbps)
6.50
Upload Mbps
49
Ping ms
ID Mobile eSIM
EE Cleethorpes iPhone 14 Pro Max June 7, 2026
13.60
Download speed (Mbps)
4.80
Upload Mbps
64
Ping ms
giffgaff Local SIM
O2 North Tyneside iPhone 13 May 28, 2026
"The speed is acceptable, especially considering that I live in a somewhat remote area and don’t always get full signal strength."
20.20
Download speed (Mbps)
6.10
Upload Mbps
82
Ping ms
giffgaff Local SIM
O2 North Tyneside iPhone 13 May 28, 2026
31.00
Download speed (Mbps)
4.70
Upload Mbps
88
Ping ms
Vodafone UK Local SIM
O2 Sheffield iPhone 17 May 21, 2026
5.10
Download speed (Mbps)
2.10
Upload Mbps
57
Ping ms
iD Mobile Local SIM
EE Grimsby Pixel 10 Pro XL May 21, 2026
22.00
Download speed (Mbps)
8.80
Upload Mbps
63
Ping ms
Vodafone UK Local SIM
Vodafone Braintree Samsung 34 May 15, 2026
"Faster than I expected!"
54.40
Download speed (Mbps)
7.00
Upload Mbps
59
Ping ms

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