Internet Speed in Beijing
The median download speed in Beijing, China is 18.7 Mbps, with 2.4 Mbps upload and 349 ms ping. These figures are medians of 40 real speed tests run by Speedtest.now users, and update automatically as new results come in.
Median Download
Rated limited for typical household use.
Median Upload
Matters most for video calls, streaming, and cloud backup.
Median Ping
Lower is better for gaming and video calls.
Based On
Real tests over the last 365 days; median jitter 3.0 ms.
How Beijing compares
A median download of 18.7 Mbps in Beijing, China is rated limited. Here is how download speeds map to real-world use:
| Speed | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| > 500 Mbps | Excellent | 4K streaming, big households, gaming |
| 100–500 Mbps | Good | HD streaming, video calls, WFH |
| 25–100 Mbps | Fair | Browsing, SD streaming, light use |
| < 25 Mbps | Limited | May struggle with video calls |
At 18.7 Mbps, Beijing runs about 44% slower than the China median of 33.5 Mbps, so connections here trail the national average - often a sign of older infrastructure or limited fibre availability.
Upload runs at 2.4 Mbps here, about 8x below download - a strongly asymmetric profile typical of cable and DSL networks, which can bottleneck video calls, live streaming, and large cloud backups.
Compare with the national China averages to see whether Beijing runs faster or slower than the country as a whole. What counts as a good download speed? →
Fastest internet providers in Beijing
Median download speed by provider, from tests in Beijing, China (providers with at least a few local samples):
| # | Provider | Median download | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHINANET | 18.2 Mbps | 38 |
Provider medians are based on small local samples and will shift as more tests come in. See full ISP speed rankings and the China provider directory for plans and benchmarks.
Why your speed in Beijing may differ
City medians describe the typical connection, not your specific line. Your own result depends on the plan you buy, whether you test over Wi-Fi or Ethernet, your router's age, peak-hour congestion on your provider, and any VPN you're running. Run a test on your own connection and compare it to the Beijing median above.
Internet Speed in Beijing - FAQ
What is the average internet speed in Beijing?
The median download speed in Beijing, China is 18.7 Mbps, with 2.4 Mbps upload and 349 ms ping. This is based on 40 real speed tests run by Speedtest.now users over the last 365 days.
Is 18.7 Mbps a good internet speed?
A median of 18.7 Mbps is rated limited. For most households, 100 Mbps or more is good for HD streaming, video calls, and working from home, over 500 Mbps is excellent for 4K and gaming, and under 25 Mbps is limited. Your own result may be higher or lower depending on your plan, Wi-Fi, and provider.
Which internet provider is fastest in Beijing?
Based on our sample, CHINANET has the highest median download speed in Beijing, China at 18.2 Mbps across 38 tests. Speeds vary by plan and address, so compare providers before switching.
How is the Beijing speed data measured?
These figures are medians of real, anonymised speed tests run by visitors in Beijing, China on Speedtest.now over a rolling 365-day window. We publish a city only once it has at least 40 tests, and the numbers update automatically as more results come in.