Compare Broadband Packages has today launched broadbandspeedtest.uk.com — a free, dedicated speed testing tool built specifically for UK broadband users.
The tool has one job: to show consumers, clearly and accurately, whether their broadband is actually performing the way their provider promised.
What It Measures
The speed test checks all four metrics that matter for real-world internet performance:
- Download speed — how fast data arrives at your device (critical for streaming, browsing, and downloads)
- Upload speed — how fast data is sent out (key for video calls, cloud backups, and working from home)
- Ping / Latency — the connection’s reaction time in milliseconds (essential for gaming and VoIP)
- Jitter — the consistency of that latency (high jitter causes stuttering video calls and lag spikes)
Built for the UK Market
Results are benchmarked against real UK average speeds and technology types — so whether a user is on ADSL, FTTC part-fibre, Full Fibre (FTTP), or 5G home broadband, they’ll see exactly how their connection stacks up against what’s expected for their connection type.
According to Ofcom, the UK average download speed sits at around 69.4 Mbps — but consumers still on older copper lines may be receiving as little as 10–50 Mbps. The tool puts those numbers into context, clearly and without jargon.
ISP Speed Rankings
One of the standout features is the monthly ISP Speed Rankings — a live, community-driven table showing how the major UK providers are actually performing, based on real test results from users across the country. No marketing spin, just real data.
How to Get the Most Accurate Result
For the most reliable reading, users are advised to follow these steps before running their test:
- Connect via Ethernet cable rather than Wi-Fi, where possible
- Close all other apps — especially streaming services, downloads, and cloud sync tools
- Restart the router before testing
- Run the test three times at different points in the day to catch peak-time slowdowns
Not Happy With Your Speed? Switch
If results fall short of what consumers are paying for, the tool links directly to Compare Broadband Packages’ ISP comparison pages, making it easy to find a faster, better-value deal in their area.
👉 Run a free broadband speed test now at broadbandspeedtest.uk.com
