Internet Providers in Edinburgh
Edinburgh residents have run speed tests on 14 providers. This number is 143.06% above the United Kingdom average of 5.76 providers. ISPs available in Edinburgh include Virgin Media, TalkTalk, and BT. The most common provider in Edinburgh is Virgin Media, with a maximum recorded speed of 531.83 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 30.83—109.05 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 21.13 Mbps, which is 8.61% below the The United Kingdom national average of 23.12 Mbps, and 7.65% below the average of 22.88 Mbps in Edinburgh. Internet speeds in Edinburgh are typically faster than Drylaw, but slower than Gilmerton. Nearby cities include York Place with speeds 9.12—30.76 Mbps, West End with speeds 17.25—39.61 Mbps, and Newington with speeds 11.52—36.49 Mbps.
Providers
Internet in Edinburgh
193rd
Fastest city in The United Kingdom
10th
Best speed range city in Edinburgh
870.81 Mbps
Edinburgh's fastest speed
13.41—71.94 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Edinburgh residents
How Edinburgh Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 943.62 Mbps | 19.11—72.16 Mbps | 30.28 Mbps | Faster |
| Birmingham | 931.57 Mbps | 15.34—67.39 Mbps | 23.88 Mbps | Faster |
| Nottingham | 834.74 Mbps | 14.09—60.47 Mbps | 21.25 Mbps | Faster |
| Bristol | 902.73 Mbps | 14.96—67.75 Mbps | 22.48 Mbps | Faster |
| Leicester | 910.64 Mbps | 15.04—63.76 Mbps | 21.91 Mbps | Faster |
| Edinburgh | 870.81 Mbps | 13.41—71.94 Mbps | 21.13 Mbps | - |
| Liverpool | 912.85 Mbps | 11.85—49.86 Mbps | 17.11 Mbps | Slower |
| Sheffield | 815.42 Mbps | 12.53—44.56 Mbps | 18.29 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 795.31 Mbps | 7.63—36.05 Mbps | 10.83 Mbps | Slower |
Cities and Provider Speeds in Edinburgh
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colinton | 377.35 Mbps | 20.03—92.27 Mbps | 33.14 Mbps | 9 |
| 2 | Balerno | 520.73 Mbps | 18.26—51.35 Mbps | 30.2 Mbps | 9 |
| 3 | Gorgie | 703.43 Mbps | 20.63—69.94 Mbps | 29.24 Mbps | 9 |
| 4 | Corstorphine | 526.46 Mbps | 18.77—61.58 Mbps | 26.84 Mbps | 8 |
| 5 | Kirkliston | 154.08 Mbps | 20.81—34.22 Mbps | 26.74 Mbps | 6 |
| 6 | Fairmilehead | 510.63 Mbps | 15.61—54.89 Mbps | 23.33 Mbps | 8 |
| 7 | Currie | 428.33 Mbps | 15.03—49.32 Mbps | 23.08 Mbps | 9 |
| 8 | Gilmerton | 374.02 Mbps | 14.44—67.14 Mbps | 22.86 Mbps | 8 |
| 9 | Edinburgh | 870.81 Mbps | 13.41—71.94 Mbps | 21.13 Mbps | 14 |
| 10 | Drylaw | 385.5 Mbps | 13.68—47.48 Mbps | 19.99 Mbps | 8 |
| 11 | Liberton | 537.42 Mbps | 12.89—56.5 Mbps | 19.09 Mbps | 9 |
| 12 | Granton | 615.78 Mbps | 11.92—49.47 Mbps | 17.44 Mbps | 9 |
| 13 | Newington | 375.76 Mbps | 11.52—36.49 Mbps | 16.26 Mbps | 9 |
| 14 | Duddingston | 421.75 Mbps | 6.72—33.58 Mbps | 10.12 Mbps | 7 |
Edinburgh Over Time
How Edinburgh Compares for Internet Speed in Edinburgh
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Currie | 428.33 Mbps | 15.03—49.32 Mbps | 23.08 Mbps | Faster |
| 9 | Gilmerton | 374.02 Mbps | 14.44—67.14 Mbps | 22.86 Mbps | Faster |
| 10 | Edinburgh | 870.81 Mbps | 13.41—71.94 Mbps | 21.13 Mbps | - |
| 11 | Drylaw | 385.5 Mbps | 13.68—47.48 Mbps | 19.99 Mbps | Slower |
| 12 | West End | 337.76 Mbps | 17.25—39.61 Mbps | 19.2 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, 47.94% were fast, 26.32% slow, and 25.74% broadly the same.
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Media | 06 Jul 2020 00:06:58 | 2 | 62 secs | 32.86 Mbps | 37.78 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 05 Jul 2020 01:53:40 | 3 | 55 secs | 1.15 Mbps | 20.65 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 05 Jul 2020 01:22:38 | 2 | 3 mins | 7.48 Mbps | 7.12 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| TalkTalk | 03 Jul 2020 23:43:20 | 2 | 3 mins | 0.45 Mbps | 0.41 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| TalkTalk | 03 Jul 2020 22:33:44 | 2 | 10 mins | 0.38 Mbps | 0.4 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 03 Jul 2020 22:28:30 | 2 | 37 secs | 30.69 Mbps | 36.93 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 03 Jul 2020 22:22:27 | 2 | 34 secs | 26.23 Mbps | 28 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 03 Jul 2020 21:53:03 | 3 | 18 mins | 41.61 Mbps | 39.14 Mbps | |
| TalkTalk | 03 Jul 2020 21:57:56 | 2 | 53 secs | 4.33 Mbps | 5.13 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 03 Jul 2020 21:56:53 | 2 | 24 secs | 12.64 Mbps | 17.87 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 03 Jul 2020 21:44:12 | 2 | 6 mins | 23.04 Mbps | 22.88 Mbps | |
| Vodafone | 03 Jul 2020 21:44:42 | 3 | 3 mins | 23.08 Mbps | 26.39 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 03 Jul 2020 21:28:19 | 2 | 49 secs | 19.61 Mbps | 33.49 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 03 Jul 2020 21:19:59 | 2 | 24 secs | 332.9 Mbps | 333.58 Mbps | |
| TalkTalk | 03 Jul 2020 21:15:25 | 2 | 33 secs | 3.84 Mbps | 1.19 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 03 Jul 2020 20:25:56 | 2 | 37 secs | 1.62 Mbps | 91.2 Mbps | Improved |
| TalkTalk | 03 Jul 2020 20:11:43 | 3 | 85 secs | 8.6 Mbps | 15.92 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 03 Jul 2020 19:35:34 | 4 | 16 mins | 333 Mbps | 338.6 Mbps | |
| Vodafone | 03 Jul 2020 19:50:12 | 3 | 47 secs | 15.93 Mbps | 30.19 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 03 Jul 2020 19:38:08 | 2 | 31 secs | 5.72 Mbps | 9.96 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Edinburgh
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glide | 267.47 Mbps | 24.81—157.28 Mbps |
| 2 | Virgin Media | 531.83 Mbps | 30.83—109.05 Mbps |
| 3 | Hyperoptic | 870.81 Mbps | 31.88—141.97 Mbps |
| 4 | CCS Leeds | 122.24 Mbps | 23.97—78.52 Mbps |
| 5 | BT | 671.36 Mbps | 11.98—48.96 Mbps |
| 6 | Lothian Broadband | 54.04 Mbps | 23.05—34.3 Mbps |
| 7 | EE | 202.09 Mbps | 8.41—36.89 Mbps |
| 8 | Vodafone | 76.91 Mbps | 12.27—32.24 Mbps |
| 9 | Plusnet | 73.93 Mbps | 7.66—28.12 Mbps |
| 10 | TalkTalk | 235.01 Mbps | 7.18—27.13 Mbps |
| 11 | Sky Broadband | 108.94 Mbps | 6.13—19.02 Mbps |
| 12 | CIX | 31.6 Mbps | 1.43—30.21 Mbps |
| 13 | Post Office Broadband | 71.75 Mbps | 5.85—27.06 Mbps |
| 14 | Zen Internet | 60.03 Mbps | 4.77—8.08 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 31.88—141.97 Mbps.
The best provider in Edinburgh in Glide, and their users typically see speeds in the range of 24.81 to 157.28 Mbps.
Users in Edinburgh see an average internet speed of 13.41 up to 377 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 531.83 Mbps.
TalkTalk is available in Edinburgh, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 235.01 Mbps.
BT is available in Edinburgh, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 671.36 Mbps.
The provider with the most users in Edinburgh is Virgin Media.
Last updated: 06 Jul 2020