SpeedGeo, the platform that measures network quality, has prepared a report on internet speeds in Ireland at the end of Q1 2026 (for the last 12 months). The results confirm the trend from last year: the clear leader in the fixed internet category is Virgin Media (287.5 Mbps).
The rankings are based on user tests of V-Speed, the operator of the SpeedGeo platform (e.g. in the web application for browsers, application for Android). The analysis is based on 77,000 tests carried out in the networks of fixed and mobile operators via WiFi routers (Fixed Wirelles). Test results are rigorously verified for abuse, and operators with a minimum of 3 per cent of the total test volume are included in the rankings.in web application for Android
The average broadband speed in Ireland during the period under review was 174.3 Mbps, a significant increase (+14%) compared to the 2025 year-end table (152.5 Mbps). Virgin Media was the clear leader of the ranking (287.5 Mbps) ahead of Eir and Sky. Virgin Media also delivered the fastest upload (62.3 Mbps) with a small lead over its rivals. The average broadband latency in Ireland is around 30 ms, with the three leaders, however, offering significantly lower latency at around 20 ms.
Table. Broadband quality of leading operators in Ireland in 2025/1Q 2026.
| Internet Provider | Download (Mbps) | Upload (Mbps) | Latency (ms) |
| Virgin Media | 287.5 | 62.3 | 20 |
| Eir | 204.7 | 58.2 | 21 |
| Sky | 186.6 | 53.8 | 19 |
| All ISPs | 174.3 | 57.1 | 30.5 |
Test distribution and quarterly results of the three fastest providers.
For more information on the quality of the internet in Ireland, click here.