Internet in Glasgow
Glasgow residents have run speed tests on 15 providers. This number is 152.10% above the United Kingdom average of 5.95 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 119.48 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 4.68—14.36 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 12.25 Mbps, which is 54.41% below the The United Kingdom national average of 26.87 Mbps, and 29.76% below the average of 17.44 Mbps in Glasgow City. Internet speeds in Glasgow are typically faster than Tradeston, but slower than Castlemilk. Nearby cities include Tradeston with speeds 7.44—21.87 Mbps, Dennistoun with speeds 13.18—46.51 Mbps, and Cessnock with speeds 3.33—19.66 Mbps.
Providers
Internet in Glasgow
163rd
Fastest city in The United Kingdom
20th
Best speed range city in Glasgow City
898.7 Mbps
Glasgow's fastest speed
8.54—42.75 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 | 3385.49 Mbps | 23.35—73.92 Mbps | 34.58 Mbps | Faster |
| Birmingham | 931.57 Mbps | 17.09—71.69 Mbps | 26.72 Mbps | Faster |
| Liverpool | 912.85 Mbps | 13.56—57.84 Mbps | 19.88 Mbps | Faster |
| Nottingham | 880.18 Mbps | 15.49—63.49 Mbps | 23.32 Mbps | Faster |
| Sheffield | 820.73 Mbps | 14.13—49.14 Mbps | 20.16 Mbps | Faster |
| Bristol | 902.73 Mbps | 17.36—77.3 Mbps | 26.09 Mbps | Faster |
| Leicester | 910.64 Mbps | 16.93—71.89 Mbps | 25.32 Mbps | Faster |
| Edinburgh | 870.81 Mbps | 16.17—90.92 Mbps | 26.87 Mbps | Faster |
| Glasgow | 898.7 Mbps | 8.54—42.75 Mbps | 12.25 Mbps | - |
Cities and Provider Speeds in Glasgow City
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whiteinch | 566.95 Mbps | 262.41—312.33 Mbps | 278.25 Mbps | 1 |
| 2 | Maryhill | 375.46 Mbps | 18.79—77.66 Mbps | 31.08 Mbps | 8 |
| 3 | Carmunnock | 486.8 Mbps | 21.88—79.3 Mbps | 30.64 Mbps | 8 |
| 4 | Partick | 695.12 Mbps | 19.1—75.47 Mbps | 27.87 Mbps | 10 |
| 5 | Nitshill | 414.36 Mbps | 15.35—46.05 Mbps | 21.4 Mbps | 8 |
| 6 | Kings Park | 613.02 Mbps | 13.81—65.07 Mbps | 21.39 Mbps | 8 |
| 7 | Drumchapel | 217.19 Mbps | 13.79—52.78 Mbps | 21.27 Mbps | 7 |
| 8 | Tollcross | 534.15 Mbps | 14.82—46.31 Mbps | 20.25 Mbps | 7 |
| 9 | Hillington | 179.58 Mbps | 13.51—44.73 Mbps | 19.97 Mbps | 6 |
| 10 | Summerston | 69.7 Mbps | 14.44—44.39 Mbps | 19.54 Mbps | 4 |
| 11 | Dennistoun | 810.3 Mbps | 13.18—46.51 Mbps | 19.45 Mbps | 9 |
| 12 | Scotstoun | 447.19 Mbps | 13.45—48.91 Mbps | 19.27 Mbps | 9 |
| 13 | Baillieston | 381.17 Mbps | 14.39—39.87 Mbps | 19.23 Mbps | 8 |
| 14 | Dalmarnock | 290.16 Mbps | 11.67—37.66 Mbps | 17.07 Mbps | 4 |
| 15 | Pollokshaws | 691.86 Mbps | 11.84—36.28 Mbps | 15.83 Mbps | 8 |
| 16 | Pollokshields | 445.4 Mbps | 11.05—42.04 Mbps | 15.76 Mbps | 8 |
| 17 | Govan | 819.38 Mbps | 10.61—38.48 Mbps | 15.17 Mbps | 9 |
| 18 | Castlemilk | 418.59 Mbps | 9.94—46.15 Mbps | 14.47 Mbps | 8 |
| 19 | Glasgow | 898.7 Mbps | 8.54—42.75 Mbps | 12.25 Mbps | 15 |
| 20 | Polmadie | 537.11 Mbps | 7.01—31.31 Mbps | 10.27 Mbps | 8 |
| 21 | Springburn | 376.18 Mbps | 6.74—38.86 Mbps | 9.13 Mbps | 7 |
Glasgow Over Time
How Glasgow Compares for Internet Speed in Glasgow City
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Govan | 819.38 Mbps | 10.61—38.48 Mbps | 15.17 Mbps | Faster |
| 19 | Castlemilk | 418.59 Mbps | 9.94—46.15 Mbps | 14.47 Mbps | Faster |
| 20 | Glasgow | 898.7 Mbps | 8.54—42.75 Mbps | 12.25 Mbps | - |
| 21 | Tradeston | 40.5 Mbps | 7.44—21.87 Mbps | 10.92 Mbps | Slower |
| 22 | Polmadie | 537.11 Mbps | 7.01—31.31 Mbps | 10.27 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 4 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, 45.21% were fast, 30.69% slow, and 24.09% broadly the same.
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TalkTalk | 18 Oct 2020 21:38:43 | 9 | 5 mins | 3.01 Mbps | 2.43 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Sky Broadband | 18 Oct 2020 14:07:04 | 2 | 42 secs | 52.04 Mbps | 45.5 Mbps | Needs help |
| Post Office Broadband | 18 Oct 2020 11:06:00 | 2 | 74 secs | 8.27 Mbps | 28.82 Mbps | Improved |
| TalkTalk | 17 Oct 2020 21:44:51 | 4 | 42 secs | 38.09 Mbps | 40.55 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2020 17:38:06 | 2 | 2 mins | 214.01 Mbps | 180.98 Mbps | Needs help |
| BT | 17 Oct 2020 16:21:49 | 3 | 6 mins | 48.21 Mbps | 48.18 Mbps | |
| BT | 17 Oct 2020 10:22:45 | 2 | 30 secs | 262.94 Mbps | 242.18 Mbps | |
| Hyperoptic | 17 Oct 2020 01:59:20 | 2 | 105 secs | 46.59 Mbps | 63.13 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 17 Oct 2020 01:07:26 | 2 | 34 secs | 9.6 Mbps | 9.66 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Post Office Broadband | 17 Oct 2020 01:00:31 | 4 | 3 mins | 12.71 Mbps | 35.83 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 16 Oct 2020 20:52:13 | 2 | 45 secs | 5.78 Mbps | 18.05 Mbps | Improved |
| TalkTalk | 16 Oct 2020 10:14:00 | 2 | 29 secs | 10.34 Mbps | 9.82 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| TalkTalk | 16 Oct 2020 08:33:43 | 2 | 23 secs | 17.09 Mbps | 36.03 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 15 Oct 2020 18:54:33 | 2 | 3 mins | 100.04 Mbps | 109.53 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 15 Oct 2020 17:04:28 | 3 | 72 secs | 0.5 Mbps | 0.43 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| TalkTalk | 15 Oct 2020 11:47:43 | 2 | 14 secs | 44.66 Mbps | 44.07 Mbps | |
| Glide | 14 Oct 2020 14:08:04 | 2 | 33 secs | 2.54 Mbps | 1.8 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| BT | 14 Oct 2020 08:26:54 | 3 | 3 mins | 3.28 Mbps | 60.27 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 13 Oct 2020 22:13:22 | 3 | 65 secs | 11.56 Mbps | 8.3 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 13 Oct 2020 22:10:32 | 3 | 66 secs | 6.59 Mbps | 9.47 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Glasgow
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyperoptic | 898.7 Mbps | 38.97—159.24 Mbps |
| 2 | Virgin Media | 541.81 Mbps | 32.66—107.39 Mbps |
| 3 | Glide | 256.87 Mbps | 25.75—86.05 Mbps |
| 4 | BT | 515.9 Mbps | 9.87—48.41 Mbps |
| 5 | TalkTalk | 144.66 Mbps | 9.58—35.46 Mbps |
| 6 | Plusnet | 73.37 Mbps | 10.85—33.76 Mbps |
| 7 | EE | 257.95 Mbps | 8.85—34.6 Mbps |
| 8 | Vodafone | 120.05 Mbps | 14.3—32.18 Mbps |
| 9 | Zen Internet | 69.33 Mbps | 6.18—43.51 Mbps |
| 10 | CCS Leeds | 49.81 Mbps | 6.11—8.98 Mbps |
| 11 | Post Office Broadband | 72.58 Mbps | 5.07—24.9 Mbps |
| 12 | Sky Broadband | 119.48 Mbps | 4.68—14.36 Mbps |
| 13 | Scotnet.co.uk | 62.22 Mbps | 1.68—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 38.97—159.24 Mbps.
The best provider in Glasgow in Hyperoptic, and their users typically see speeds in the range of 38.97 to 159.24 Mbps.
Users in Glasgow see an average internet speed of 8.54 up to 1635 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 119.48 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 541.81 Mbps.
The provider with the most users in Glasgow is Sky Broadband.
Last updated: 19 Oct 2020