Virgin Media Ireland Speed Test Benchmark Your Virgin Media Ireland Connection

Use our free speed test to benchmark your Virgin Media Ireland 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.

Virgin Media Ireland (formerly UPC Ireland) operates a DOCSIS 3.1 cable network in major Irish cities. Virgin Media bundles service with TV content including sport.

Provider	Virgin Media Ireland
Country	Ireland
ASN	`AS6233`
Coverage	Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway
Technologies	HFC Cable (DOCSIS 3.1), FTTH (growing)
Founded	2000
Website	virginmedia.ie

Average Virgin Media Ireland Speed Test Results

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

Metric	Typical Value	Rating
Download Speed	430 Mbps	Good
Upload Speed	48 Mbps	Fair
Ping	8 ms	Excellent

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

Virgin Media Ireland Internet Plans and Speeds

Plan	Download	Upload	Technology	Starting From
Gig1 1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	100 Mbps	Cable	$45/mo
Gig2 2000 Mbps	2000 Mbps	200 Mbps	Cable	$65/mo

Prices shown are approximate starting rates and may vary by location and promotional period. Check virginmedia.ie for current pricing.

How to Run a Virgin Media Ireland 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 Virgin Media Ireland results above. If you're significantly below your plan speed, review the common issues section below or contact Virgin Media Ireland support.