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So this is it, the ultimate test of speed!
While many providers will promise you supersonic broadband to convince you to sign up for their packages, what speeds are they actually achieving?
Using the results from our free speed tester, we have calculated the average speed of each provider and we are proud to bring you our ultimate speed league table.
| Provider | Average Mbps | |
| 1 | Be Broadband | 5.77 |
| 2 | O2 Broadband | 4.86 |
| 3 | Virgin Media | 4.39 |
| 4 | Karoo | 3.80 |
| 5 | Sky Broadband | 3.29 |
| 6 | Pipex | 2.99 |
| 7 | BT Broadband (Now owned by TalkTalk) | 2.99 |
| 8 | TalkTalk | 2.85 |
| 9 | Eclipse | 2.84 |
| 10 | Plusnet | 2.79 |
| 11 | Orange | 2.76 |
| 12 | Tiscali (Now owned by TalkTalk) | 2.65 |
| 13 | AOL | 2.26 |
This table uses data collected from April to June 2008 and uses data only from providers who have done 3000 or more tests over the year. None of the results have been deleted, adapted or manipulated – this table displays honest results and allows you to see the truth behind your ISP’s claims.
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