Internet in Glasgow
Glasgow residents have run speed tests on 15 providers. This number is 155.10% above the United Kingdom average of 5.88 providers. ISPs available in Glasgow include Sky Broadband, TalkTalk, and Virgin Media. The most common provider in Glasgow is Sky Broadband, with a maximum recorded speed of 109.31 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 4.19—12.92 Mbps. Glasgow's fastest provider is Hyperoptic, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 898.7 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world speed users will see in Glasgow is 11.42 Mbps, which is 52.85% below the The United Kingdom national average of 24.22 Mbps, and 26.70% below the average of 15.58 Mbps in Glasgow City. Internet speeds in Glasgow are typically faster than Polmadie, but slower than Castlemilk. Nearby cities include Tradeston with speeds 4.1—21.87 Mbps, Dennistoun with speeds 12.46—43.87 Mbps, and Cessnock with speeds 0.44—19.66 Mbps.
Providers
Internet in Glasgow
140th
Fastest city in The United Kingdom
20th
Best speed range city in Glasgow City
898.7 Mbps
Glasgow's fastest speed
7.96—37.85 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Glasgow residents
Glasgow Competitive Speed Map
How Glasgow Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 2164.97 Mbps | 19.91—72.77 Mbps | 31.27 Mbps | Faster |
| Birmingham | 931.57 Mbps | 15.86—68.83 Mbps | 24.73 Mbps | Faster |
| Liverpool | 912.85 Mbps | 12.4—52.44 Mbps | 18.04 Mbps | Faster |
| Nottingham | 834.74 Mbps | 14.69—61.49 Mbps | 22.05 Mbps | Faster |
| Sheffield | 815.42 Mbps | 13.1—45.73 Mbps | 18.77 Mbps | Faster |
| Bristol | 902.73 Mbps | 15.62—70.26 Mbps | 23.55 Mbps | Faster |
| Leicester | 910.64 Mbps | 15.8—66.94 Mbps | 23.23 Mbps | Faster |
| Edinburgh | 870.81 Mbps | 14.28—78.19 Mbps | 22.91 Mbps | Faster |
| Glasgow | 898.7 Mbps | 7.96—37.85 Mbps | 11.42 Mbps | - |
Cities and Provider Speeds in Glasgow City
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whiteinch | 724.74 Mbps | 55.77—302.36 Mbps | 177.32 Mbps | 1 |
| 2 | Carmunnock | 486.8 Mbps | 20.48—77.48 Mbps | 30.64 Mbps | 8 |
| 3 | Maryhill | 375.46 Mbps | 17.18—75.03 Mbps | 28.18 Mbps | 8 |
| 4 | Partick | 650.67 Mbps | 16.98—66.68 Mbps | 24.87 Mbps | 10 |
| 5 | Drumchapel | 217.19 Mbps | 13.91—52.68 Mbps | 21.81 Mbps | 7 |
| 6 | Kings Park | 613.02 Mbps | 13.48—63.76 Mbps | 20.66 Mbps | 8 |
| 7 | Summerston | 69.7 Mbps | 14.18—43.29 Mbps | 19.54 Mbps | 4 |
| 8 | Nitshill | 414.36 Mbps | 14.07—42.45 Mbps | 19.43 Mbps | 8 |
| 9 | Tollcross | 534.15 Mbps | 13.06—41.89 Mbps | 18.13 Mbps | 7 |
| 10 | Dennistoun | 777.89 Mbps | 12.46—43.87 Mbps | 17.94 Mbps | 8 |
| 11 | Baillieston | 381.17 Mbps | 12.55—35.74 Mbps | 17.22 Mbps | 8 |
| 12 | Scotstoun | 447.19 Mbps | 12.16—44.04 Mbps | 17.06 Mbps | 9 |
| 13 | Pollokshaws | 691.86 Mbps | 11.55—35.4 Mbps | 15.1 Mbps | 8 |
| 14 | Hillington | 179.58 Mbps | 10.4—38.68 Mbps | 14.56 Mbps | 6 |
| 15 | Dalmarnock | 290.16 Mbps | 9.14—36.61 Mbps | 14.28 Mbps | 4 |
| 16 | Govan | 819.38 Mbps | 9.84—36.7 Mbps | 13.98 Mbps | 9 |
| 17 | Pollokshields | 445.4 Mbps | 9.49—37.76 Mbps | 13.8 Mbps | 8 |
| 18 | Castlemilk | 418.59 Mbps | 9.28—43.01 Mbps | 13.43 Mbps | 8 |
| 19 | Glasgow | 898.7 Mbps | 7.96—37.85 Mbps | 11.42 Mbps | 15 |
| 20 | Polmadie | 511.05 Mbps | 6.44—28.75 Mbps | 9.32 Mbps | 8 |
| 21 | Springburn | 376.18 Mbps | 5.84—25.13 Mbps | 7.7 Mbps | 7 |
Glasgow Over Time
How Glasgow Compares for Internet Speed in Glasgow City
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Pollokshields | 445.4 Mbps | 9.49—37.76 Mbps | 13.8 Mbps | Faster |
| 19 | Castlemilk | 418.59 Mbps | 9.28—43.01 Mbps | 13.43 Mbps | Faster |
| 20 | Glasgow | 898.7 Mbps | 7.96—37.85 Mbps | 11.42 Mbps | - |
| 21 | Polmadie | 511.05 Mbps | 6.44—28.75 Mbps | 9.32 Mbps | Slower |
| 22 | Springburn | 376.18 Mbps | 5.84—25.13 Mbps | 7.7 Mbps | Slower |
Glasgow Speed Test Results
We analysed the results of people in Glasgow test providers multiple times, with each test starting no more than 30 minutes after the previous speed test. On average, people in Glasgow ran 3 speed tests per session. Looking at download speeds, if the Glasgow 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 Glasgow's residents, of the speed tests we measured, 44.64% were fast, 29.03% slow, and 26.33% broadly the same.
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TalkTalk | 07 Aug 2020 19:17:50 | 2 | 28 mins | 5.34 Mbps | 8.92 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Vodafone | 07 Aug 2020 18:43:20 | 2 | 26 secs | 11.58 Mbps | 16.52 Mbps | Improved |
| Vodafone | 07 Aug 2020 16:42:57 | 2 | 19 mins | 29.38 Mbps | 25.42 Mbps | Needs help |
| Vodafone | 07 Aug 2020 16:51:08 | 2 | 37 secs | 0.05 Mbps | 0.08 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| TalkTalk | 07 Aug 2020 14:55:06 | 2 | 2 mins | 48.78 Mbps | 48.1 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 07 Aug 2020 13:26:58 | 3 | 15 mins | 39.07 Mbps | 44.25 Mbps | Improved |
| Vodafone | 07 Aug 2020 13:33:52 | 2 | 6 mins | 6.91 Mbps | 14.78 Mbps | Improved |
| Post Office Broadband | 07 Aug 2020 09:29:00 | 2 | 31 secs | 32.23 Mbps | 31.49 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 07 Aug 2020 08:42:20 | 2 | 17 mins | 7.66 Mbps | 3.23 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Vodafone | 07 Aug 2020 07:35:15 | 2 | 12 mins | 35.63 Mbps | 35.74 Mbps | |
| TalkTalk | 06 Aug 2020 20:50:03 | 2 | 2 mins | 3.77 Mbps | 26.8 Mbps | Improved |
| Glide | 06 Aug 2020 18:29:43 | 3 | 30 mins | 24.66 Mbps | 25.75 Mbps | |
| Hyperoptic | 06 Aug 2020 17:57:26 | 2 | 45 secs | 28.17 Mbps | 35.1 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 06 Aug 2020 16:57:48 | 2 | 2 mins | 9.51 Mbps | 4.88 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| TalkTalk | 06 Aug 2020 16:22:34 | 4 | 94 secs | 1.88 Mbps | 1.88 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| TalkTalk | 06 Aug 2020 15:19:39 | 4 | 27 mins | 20.09 Mbps | 22.86 Mbps | Improved |
| Plusnet | 06 Aug 2020 15:12:19 | 2 | 64 secs | 41.99 Mbps | 41.78 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 06 Aug 2020 14:19:29 | 9 | 24 mins | 46.87 Mbps | 45.94 Mbps | |
| Vodafone | 06 Aug 2020 12:54:25 | 2 | 2 mins | 35.71 Mbps | 35.67 Mbps | |
| Vodafone | 06 Aug 2020 12:30:17 | 2 | 25 secs | 23.83 Mbps | 21.48 Mbps |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Glasgow
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyperoptic | 898.7 Mbps | 34.32—148.93 Mbps |
| 2 | Virgin Media | 534.42 Mbps | 31.08—106.32 Mbps |
| 3 | Glide | 256.87 Mbps | 25.75—78.43 Mbps |
| 4 | BT | 515.9 Mbps | 9.09—47.32 Mbps |
| 5 | Zen Internet | 69.33 Mbps | 6.18—44.3 Mbps |
| 6 | Plusnet | 73.37 Mbps | 10.76—33.64 Mbps |
| 7 | EE | 257.95 Mbps | 8.85—34.6 Mbps |
| 8 | TalkTalk | 144.66 Mbps | 9.83—34.72 Mbps |
| 9 | Vodafone | 120.05 Mbps | 13—31.72 Mbps |
| 10 | Post Office Broadband | 72.58 Mbps | 4.82—24.36 Mbps |
| 11 | CCS Leeds | 49.81 Mbps | 2.41—8.98 Mbps |
| 12 | Sky Broadband | 109.31 Mbps | 4.19—12.92 Mbps |
| 13 | Scotnet.co.uk | 62.22 Mbps | 1.64—9.17 Mbps |
| 14 | O2 Broadband | 5.88 Mbps | 3.52—3.81 Mbps |
| 15 | KCOM | 5.33 Mbps | 0.48—3.83 Mbps |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Glasgow
Glasgow has 15 ISPs tested by its 591,620 residents.
Hyperoptic is the fastest provider in Glasgow with 898.7 Mbps, and an average speed range of 34.32—148.93 Mbps.
The best provider in Glasgow in Hyperoptic, and their users typically see speeds in the range of 34.32 to 148.93 Mbps.
Users in Glasgow see an average internet speed of 7.96 up to 1832 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 898.7 Mbps.
Sky Broadband is available in Glasgow, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 109.31 Mbps.
TalkTalk is available in Glasgow, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 144.66 Mbps.
Virgin Media is available in Glasgow, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 534.42 Mbps.
The provider with the most users in Glasgow is Sky Broadband.
Last updated: 07 Aug 2020