Internet Providers in Edinburgh
Edinburgh residents have run speed tests on 14 providers. This number is 134.51% above the United Kingdom average of 5.97 providers. ISPs available in Edinburgh include Virgin Media, BT, and TalkTalk. The most common provider in Edinburgh is Virgin Media, with a maximum recorded speed of 652.15 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 42.73—176.59 Mbps. Edinburgh's fastest provider is Hyperoptic, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 870.81 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world speed users will see in Edinburgh is 29.91 Mbps, which is 0.84% above the The United Kingdom national average of 29.66 Mbps, and 2.01% above the average of 29.32 Mbps in Edinburgh. Internet speeds in Edinburgh are typically faster than Fairmilehead, but slower than Gogar. Nearby cities include York Place with speeds 10.73—31.88 Mbps, West End with speeds 21.52—65.2 Mbps, and Newington with speeds 11.52—38.77 Mbps.
Providers
Internet in Edinburgh
290th
Fastest city in The United Kingdom
6th
Best speed range city in Edinburgh
870.81 Mbps
Edinburgh's fastest speed
17.95—95.11 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Edinburgh residents
How Edinburgh Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 5284.34 Mbps | 26.92—83.33 Mbps | 37.1 Mbps | Faster |
| Edinburgh | 870.81 Mbps | 17.95—95.11 Mbps | 29.91 Mbps | - |
| Birmingham | 934.25 Mbps | 18.66—75.31 Mbps | 28.98 Mbps | Slower |
| Liverpool | 859.49 Mbps | 14.57—64.3 Mbps | 21.72 Mbps | Slower |
| Nottingham | 893.46 Mbps | 16.18—65.23 Mbps | 24.41 Mbps | Slower |
| Sheffield | 926.7 Mbps | 15.44—53.14 Mbps | 21.9 Mbps | Slower |
| Bristol | 910.76 Mbps | 19.42—92.03 Mbps | 28.87 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 898.7 Mbps | 9.44—48.62 Mbps | 13.72 Mbps | Slower |
| Leicester | 910.64 Mbps | 18.38—74.29 Mbps | 27.52 Mbps | Slower |
Cities and Provider Speeds in Edinburgh
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colinton | 524.55 Mbps | 43.17—343.94 Mbps | 64.14 Mbps | 9 |
| 2 | Gorgie | 701.32 Mbps | 28.87—84.88 Mbps | 36.7 Mbps | 9 |
| 3 | Kirkliston | 154.08 Mbps | 29.61—66.56 Mbps | 33.49 Mbps | 5 |
| 4 | Balerno | 467.39 Mbps | 21.47—53.25 Mbps | 31.83 Mbps | 9 |
| 5 | Edinburgh | 870.81 Mbps | 17.95—95.11 Mbps | 29.91 Mbps | 14 |
| 6 | Fairmilehead | 701.43 Mbps | 22.13—57.5 Mbps | 29.84 Mbps | 8 |
| 7 | Corstorphine | 526.46 Mbps | 19.75—70.99 Mbps | 29.22 Mbps | 9 |
| 8 | Liberton | 537.42 Mbps | 17.65—65.96 Mbps | 26.73 Mbps | 10 |
| 9 | Granton | 615.78 Mbps | 16.69—62.79 Mbps | 25.17 Mbps | 9 |
| 10 | Currie | 428.33 Mbps | 16.26—49.55 Mbps | 24.29 Mbps | 9 |
| 11 | Drylaw | 447.82 Mbps | 16.11—53.22 Mbps | 23.35 Mbps | 8 |
| 12 | Gilmerton | 376.2 Mbps | 13.25—66.84 Mbps | 21.62 Mbps | 7 |
| 13 | Newington | 496.5 Mbps | 11.52—38.77 Mbps | 16.5 Mbps | 9 |
| 14 | Duddingston | 614.06 Mbps | 8.52—40.05 Mbps | 12.09 Mbps | 8 |
Edinburgh Over Time
How Edinburgh Compares for Internet Speed in Edinburgh
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Balerno | 467.39 Mbps | 21.47—53.25 Mbps | 31.83 Mbps | Faster |
| 5 | Gogar | 368.01 Mbps | 22.36—76.63 Mbps | 30.39 Mbps | Faster |
| 6 | Edinburgh | 870.81 Mbps | 17.95—95.11 Mbps | 29.91 Mbps | - |
| 7 | Fairmilehead | 701.43 Mbps | 22.13—57.5 Mbps | 29.84 Mbps | Slower |
| 8 | Corstorphine | 526.46 Mbps | 19.75—70.99 Mbps | 29.22 Mbps | Slower |
Edinburgh Speed Test Results
We analysed the results of people in Edinburgh test providers multiple times, with each test starting no more than 30 minutes after the previous speed test. On average, people in Edinburgh ran 4 speed tests per session. Looking at download speeds, if the Edinburgh resident's final test is 10% faster than their starting download speed, we count that as a succesful and faster speed test result. We count an unsuccessful, slower result if the final result is 10% slower than the starting result; we'd hope their ISP contacts them ASAP! For speed tests that don't vary by that much, we consider the final result to be the same. For Edinburgh's residents, of the speed tests we measured, 49.14% were fast, 28.3% slow, and 22.56% broadly the same.
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Media | 16 Jan 2021 22:57:03 | 2 | 37 secs | 76.69 Mbps | 2.43 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 16 Jan 2021 20:50:13 | 3 | 50 secs | 72.35 Mbps | 90.63 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 16 Jan 2021 19:39:38 | 2 | 28 secs | 2.19 Mbps | 7.57 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| TalkTalk | 16 Jan 2021 19:19:41 | 2 | 27 secs | 0.36 Mbps | 0.41 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 16 Jan 2021 17:14:19 | 2 | 24 secs | 23.71 Mbps | 28.92 Mbps | Improved |
| Vodafone | 16 Jan 2021 17:02:03 | 5 | 10 mins | 23.4 Mbps | 22.51 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 16 Jan 2021 10:48:07 | 2 | 24 secs | 22.12 Mbps | 73.99 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 15 Jan 2021 15:10:12 | 3 | 10 mins | 126.26 Mbps | 115.88 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 15 Jan 2021 14:23:37 | 4 | 2 mins | 84.39 Mbps | 83.29 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 15 Jan 2021 14:05:44 | 2 | 31 secs | 33.91 Mbps | 36.08 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 15 Jan 2021 13:26:58 | 4 | 5 mins | 8.55 Mbps | 5.44 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 15 Jan 2021 10:40:57 | 2 | 113 secs | 2.04 Mbps | 5.64 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Sky Broadband | 15 Jan 2021 10:28:02 | 2 | 36 secs | 1.18 Mbps | 0.57 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 15 Jan 2021 08:31:19 | 9 | 67 mins | 11.81 Mbps | 0.02 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 14 Jan 2021 15:10:03 | 2 | 26 mins | 6.34 Mbps | 31.1 Mbps | Improved |
| Plusnet | 14 Jan 2021 11:08:38 | 4 | 31 mins | 26.39 Mbps | 28.04 Mbps | |
| TalkTalk | 14 Jan 2021 11:19:36 | 2 | 76 secs | 27.44 Mbps | 29.68 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 14 Jan 2021 10:31:41 | 2 | 62 secs | 123.36 Mbps | 28.77 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 14 Jan 2021 09:58:30 | 3 | 8 mins | 5.17 Mbps | 377.62 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 14 Jan 2021 09:05:40 | 2 | 21 mins | 365.51 Mbps | 376.17 Mbps |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Edinburgh
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgin Media | 652.15 Mbps | 42.73—176.59 Mbps |
| 2 | Glide | 267.47 Mbps | 61.51—167.48 Mbps |
| 3 | Hyperoptic | 870.81 Mbps | 32.3—152.91 Mbps |
| 4 | CCS Leeds | 102.31 Mbps | 23.97—79.58 Mbps |
| 5 | BT | 671.36 Mbps | 15.45—59.94 Mbps |
| 6 | Vodafone | 73.5 Mbps | 17.87—34.61 Mbps |
| 7 | EE | 297.5 Mbps | 9.2—36.47 Mbps |
| 8 | TalkTalk | 480.68 Mbps | 8.76—32.46 Mbps |
| 9 | Plusnet | 73.93 Mbps | 7.72—33.02 Mbps |
| 10 | Sky Broadband | 110.91 Mbps | 6.59—29.59 Mbps |
| 11 | Post Office Broadband | 71.75 Mbps | 7.51—33.64 Mbps |
| 12 | Zen Internet | 96.61 Mbps | 5.12—15.26 Mbps |
| 13 | Andrews & Arnold | 13.54 Mbps | 9.38—12.11 Mbps |
| 14 | CIX | 31.6 Mbps | 0.86—7.09 Mbps |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Edinburgh
Edinburgh has 14 ISPs tested by its 464,990 residents.
Hyperoptic is the fastest provider in Edinburgh with 870.81 Mbps, and an average speed range of 32.3—152.91 Mbps.
The best provider in Edinburgh in Glide, and their users typically see speeds in the range of 61.51 to 167.48 Mbps.
Users in Edinburgh see an average internet speed of 17.95 up to 305 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 870.81 Mbps.
Virgin Media is available in Edinburgh, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 652.15 Mbps.
BT is available in Edinburgh, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 671.36 Mbps.
TalkTalk is available in Edinburgh, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 480.68 Mbps.
The provider with the most users in Edinburgh is Virgin Media.
Last updated: 16 Jan 2021