Broadband Statistics for Fife, Fife
| Broadband Providers | 7 |
|---|---|
| Fastest Speed | 70.1 Mbps |
| Average Speed | 19.35 Mbps |
| Fastest Provider | Sky Broadband |
Fife residents have run speed tests on 7 broadband providers. This number is 16.47% above the United Kingdom average of 6.01 internet service providers. ISPs available in Fife include Sky Broadband, Post Office Broadband, and BT. The most common broadband provider in Fife is Sky Broadband, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 70.1 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 14.06—40.83 Mbps. Fife's fastest provider is also Sky Broadband, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 70.1 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Fife is 19.35 Mbps, which is 47.20% below the The United Kingdom national average of 36.65 Mbps, and 44.11% below the average of 34.62 Mbps in Fife. Internet speeds in Fife are typically faster than Cardenden, but slower than Ballingry. Nearby cities include Dunfermline with speeds 19.12—49.02 Mbps, and Rosyth with speeds 25.37—61.17 Mbps.
Broadband Providers
![TalkTalk in Fife]()
26.31 — 30.03 Mbps35.05 Mbps26.8 Mbps![Sky Broadband in Fife]()
14.06 — 40.83 Mbps70.1 Mbps21.06 Mbps![Post Office Broadband in Fife]()
14.66 — 32.71 Mbps36.74 Mbps18.13 Mbps![BT in Fife]()
2.29 — 5.47 Mbps44.26 Mbps4.25 Mbps![EE in Fife]()
0.73 — 2.59 Mbps3.51 Mbps0.79 Mbps![Zen Internet in Fife]()
0 — 0.52 Mbps0.71 Mbps0.52 Mbps![Plusnet in Fife]()
0 — 0.23 Mbps1.95 Mbps0.23 Mbps
Broadband in Fife
2,893rd
Fastest city in The United Kingdom
25th
Best speed range city in Fife
70.1 Mbps
Fife's fastest speed
13.3—35.05 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Fife residents
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Fife Broadband Speed Map
Fife Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Fife | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 46.51% | 28.66% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 37.54% | 26.52% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 13.95% | 20.91% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 1.99% | 8.46% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 0% | 13.12% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 0% | 2.33% |
How Fife Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 5284.34 Mbps | 34.83—93.77 Mbps | 47.22 Mbps | Faster |
| Birmingham | 936.73 Mbps | 27.77—95.58 Mbps | 36.44 Mbps | Faster |
| Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 22.22—86.42 Mbps | 31.26 Mbps | Faster |
| Nottingham | 934.56 Mbps | 23.48—53.44 Mbps | 28.15 Mbps | Faster |
| Sheffield | 932.42 Mbps | 21.81—64.39 Mbps | 29.73 Mbps | Faster |
| Bristol | 941.78 Mbps | 28.81—108.57 Mbps | 39.7 Mbps | Faster |
| Glasgow | 913.93 Mbps | 16.22—69.54 Mbps | 26.21 Mbps | Faster |
| Leicester | 917.75 Mbps | 25.15—92.23 Mbps | 35.1 Mbps | Faster |
| Edinburgh | 705.74 Mbps | 31.34—108.74 Mbps | 41.17 Mbps | Faster |
| Fife | 70.1 Mbps | 13.3—35.05 Mbps | 19.35 Mbps | - |
Cities and Provider Internet Speeds in Fife
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dysart | 610.89 Mbps | 56.35—499.24 Mbps | 108.07 Mbps | 8 |
| 2 | Auchtertool | 904.24 Mbps | 53.91—209.2 Mbps | 90.4 Mbps | 7 |
| 3 | Leslie | 798.84 Mbps | 38.04—324.11 Mbps | 62.85 Mbps | 8 |
| 4 | Glenrothes | 603.51 Mbps | 38.45—134.77 Mbps | 53.27 Mbps | 3 |
| 5 | Markinch | 765.61 Mbps | 36.6—108.88 Mbps | 48.23 Mbps | 8 |
| 6 | Balmullo | 833.08 Mbps | 25.76—60.2 Mbps | 36 Mbps | 9 |
| 7 | Anstruther | 392.65 Mbps | 22.66—63.49 Mbps | 34.71 Mbps | 5 |
| 8 | Kilrenny | 349.55 Mbps | 31.7—41.32 Mbps | 34.37 Mbps | 6 |
| 9 | Charlestown | 886.94 Mbps | 26.41—69.89 Mbps | 33.93 Mbps | 8 |
| 10 | Aberdour | 354.45 Mbps | 25.09—51.08 Mbps | 31.51 Mbps | 7 |
| 11 | Cowdenbeath | 789 Mbps | 24.63—56.74 Mbps | 31.23 Mbps | 8 |
| 12 | Leven | 762.18 Mbps | 21.6—68.16 Mbps | 29.91 Mbps | 8 |
| 13 | Saline | 904.26 Mbps | 21.79—70.6 Mbps | 29.83 Mbps | 8 |
| 14 | Kirkcaldy | 532.61 Mbps | 16.07—105.65 Mbps | 27.83 Mbps | 9 |
| 15 | Balmerino | 389.24 Mbps | 16.46—64.91 Mbps | 25.88 Mbps | 7 |
| 16 | Luthrie | 538.61 Mbps | 17.68—48.95 Mbps | 25.63 Mbps | 8 |
| 17 | Lochgelly | 360.97 Mbps | 16.58—28.59 Mbps | 21.49 Mbps | 7 |
| 18 | Ballingry | 890.96 Mbps | 14.34—48.81 Mbps | 21.17 Mbps | 6 |
| 19 | Auchtermuchty | 152.09 Mbps | 10.6—49.12 Mbps | 14.53 Mbps | 5 |
Fife Broadband Speeds Over Time
We class broadband speed distributions as follows: very slow under 10 Mbps; slow 10-30 Mbps; adequate 30-60 Mbps; good 60-80 Mbps; fast 80-300 Mbps; very fast over 300 Mbps.
How Fife Compares for Internet Speed in Fife
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Lochgelly | 360.97 Mbps | 16.58—28.59 Mbps | 21.49 Mbps | Faster |
| 24 | Ballingry | 890.96 Mbps | 14.34—48.81 Mbps | 21.17 Mbps | Faster |
| 25 | Fife | 70.1 Mbps | 13.3—35.05 Mbps | 19.35 Mbps | - |
| 26 | Cardenden | 260.25 Mbps | 11.74—35.25 Mbps | 16.31 Mbps | Slower |
| 27 | Strathkinness | 301.71 Mbps | 11.94—48.42 Mbps | 16 Mbps | Slower |
Fife Internet Speed Test Results
We analysed the results of people in Fife testing broadband providers multiple times, with each test starting no more than 30 minutes after the previous speed test. On average, people in Fife ran 2 internet speed tests per session. Looking at broadband download speeds, if the Fife 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 broadband speed tests that don't vary by that much, we consider the final result to be the same. For Fife's residents, of the internet speed tests we measured, 0% were fast, 0% slow, and 100% broadly the same.
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Fife
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TalkTalk | 35.05 Mbps | 26.31—30.03 Mbps |
| 2 | Sky Broadband | 70.1 Mbps | 14.06—40.83 Mbps |
| 3 | Post Office Broadband | 36.74 Mbps | 14.66—32.71 Mbps |
| 4 | BT | 44.26 Mbps | 2.29—5.47 Mbps |
| 5 | EE | 3.51 Mbps | 0.73—2.59 Mbps |
| 6 | Plusnet | 1.95 Mbps | 0—0.23 Mbps |
| 7 | Zen Internet | 0.71 Mbps | 0—0.52 Mbps |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Fife
How many broadband providers in Fife are there?
Fife has 7 ISPs tested.
Who is the fastest broadband provider in Fife?
Sky Broadband is the fastest broadband provider in Fife with 70.1 Mbps, and an average internet speed range of 14.06—40.83 Mbps.
Who is the best internet provider in Fife?
The best internet provider in Fife is TalkTalk, and their users typically see broadband speeds in the range of 26.31 to 30.03 Mbps.
What is the average internet speed in Fife?
Users in Fife see an average internet speed of 13.3 up to 2649 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 70.1 Mbps.
Is Sky Broadband available in Fife?
Broadband service from Sky Broadband is available in Fife, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 70.1 Mbps.
Is Post Office Broadband available in Fife?
Broadband service from Post Office Broadband is available in Fife, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 36.74 Mbps.
Is BT available in Fife?
Broadband service from BT is available in Fife, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 44.26 Mbps.
Who is the the most popular broadband provider in Fife?
The broadband provider with the most users in Fife is Sky Broadband.
Last updated: 13 Jul 2021