LG U+ Speed Test Benchmark Your Connection

Use our free speed test to benchmark your LG U+ connection. For the most accurate results, follow our accuracy guide - Ideally test over a wired Ethernet connection with other devices idle. Compare your speeds against global benchmarks and the weekly leaderboard.

LG U+ is South Korea's third-largest integrated telecoms operator. While smaller than KT and SK, LG U+ competes aggressively on price and 5G quality, having been the first South Korean operator to launch 5G commercially in 2019 alongside competitors.

Provider	LG U+
Country	South Korea
ASN	`AS17858`
Coverage	Nationwide
Technologies	Fibre (FTTH), 5G, IPTV
Founded	1996
Website	https://www.lguplus.com

Average LG U+ Speed Test Results

Typical measured results across real users. See the full leaderboard for live benchmarks.

Metric	Typical Value	Rating
Download Speed	261 Mbps	Good
Upload Speed	254 Mbps	Good
Ping	5 ms	Excellent

Results are community-sourced estimates. Your speed depends on your plan, location, and equipment. Learn about our methodology →

What These LG U+ Results Mean

Best Use Case

LG U+ is well suited to gaming, video calls, remote work, and heavy cloud use because its benchmark combines low ping with strong upload speed.

Upload Profile

Upload is close to download speed, which usually indicates a symmetric or fibre-heavy service profile.

Technology Notes

LG U+ uses Fibre (FTTH), 5G, IPTV. Technology affects upload symmetry, latency, evening congestion, and how close you can get to advertised plan speeds.

LG U+ Internet Plans and Speeds

Plan	Download	Upload	Technology	Starting From
500M Home Fibre	500 Mbps	500 Mbps	FTTH	$30.0/mo
1G Home Fibre	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	FTTH	$40.0/mo
2.5G Home Fibre	2500 Mbps	2500 Mbps	FTTH	$52.0/mo

Prices shown are approximate starting rates and may vary by location and promotional period. Check https://www.lguplus.com for current pricing.

LG U+ vs South Korea Broadband Benchmarks

Use this comparison to separate provider performance from the wider market. A result below your plan speed may still be normal for your connection type, but a wired test far below both your plan and the country benchmark deserves troubleshooting.

Metric	LG U+	South Korea median	Interpretation
Download	261 Mbps	271.4 Mbps	Below the national median benchmark; plan mix or access technology may explain the gap.
Upload	254 Mbps	264.3 Mbps	Upload trails the country median, which may affect calls, backups, and creator workflows.
Ping	5 ms	5 ms	Latency is at or better than the country median.

How to Run a LG U+ Speed Test

Connect via Ethernet - For the most accurate baseline, connect your device directly to your router or modem with an Ethernet cable. Wi-Fi introduces variables that can mask your true plan speed. See our accuracy guide for full tips.
Close background apps - Pause streaming, downloads, and backups. Other devices on your network also consume bandwidth.
Start the speed test - Click GO on our homepage. The test measures download, upload, ping, and jitter in about 30 seconds.
Compare your result - Check your measured speeds against the typical LG U+ results above. If you're significantly below your plan speed, review the common issues section below or contact LG U+ support.