Broadband Statistics for Glasgow, Glasgow City
| Broadband Providers | 15 |
|---|---|
| Fastest Speed | 913.93 Mbps |
| Median Speed | 30.82 Mbps |
| Fastest Provider | Hyperoptic |
Residents in Glasgow have run speed tests on 15 broadband providers. This number is 144.70% above the United Kingdom average of 6.13 internet service providers. ISPs available in Glasgow include Sky Broadband, TalkTalk, and Virgin Media. The most common broadband provider in Glasgow is Sky Broadband, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 371.8 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 9.31—48.43 Mbps.
Glasgow's fastest provider is Hyperoptic, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 913.93 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Glasgow is 30.82 Mbps, which is 16.70% below the The United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps, and 3.39% below the average of 31.9 Mbps in Glasgow City.
Internet speeds in Glasgow are typically faster than Dennistoun, but slower than Maryhill. Nearby locations include Tradeston with speeds 19.23—499.94 Mbps, and Dennistoun with speeds 22.35—63.61 Mbps.
Broadband Providers
![Hyperoptic in Glasgow]()
31 Reviews92.78 MbpsHyperoptic's typical internet speed range in Glasgow is 62.35 to 199.5 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 913.93 Mbps. Glasgow residents have performed 6,055 speed tests on Hyperoptic Broadband.
![Virgin Media in Glasgow]()
809 Reviews60.63 MbpsVirgin Media's typical internet speed range in Glasgow is 43.14 to 110.34 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 725.41 Mbps. Glasgow residents have performed 7,299 speed tests on Virgin Media Broadband.
![Glide in Glasgow]()
6 Reviews51.84 MbpsGlide's typical internet speed range in Glasgow is 37.43 to 184.84 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 723.17 Mbps. Glasgow residents have performed 71 speed tests on Glide Broadband.
- CCS LeedsNot enough reviews48.69 Mbps
CCS Leeds's typical internet speed range in Glasgow is 10.22 to 71.28 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 82.15 Mbps. Glasgow residents have performed 14 speed tests on CCS Leeds Broadband.
BT's typical internet speed range in Glasgow is 26.91 to 57.22 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 761.18 Mbps. Glasgow residents have performed 5,518 speed tests on BT Broadband.
Vodafone's typical internet speed range in Glasgow is 26.58 to 53.58 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 525.93 Mbps. Glasgow residents have performed 3,734 speed tests on Vodafone Broadband.
TalkTalk's typical internet speed range in Glasgow is 18.9 to 59.12 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 810.77 Mbps. Glasgow residents have performed 10,418 speed tests on TalkTalk Broadband.
![Zen Internet in Glasgow]()
37 Reviews26.47 MbpsZen Internet's typical internet speed range in Glasgow is 25.16 to 29.58 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 72.33 Mbps. Glasgow residents have performed 9 speed tests on Zen Internet Broadband.
Plusnet's typical internet speed range in Glasgow is 14.29 to 36.7 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 73.66 Mbps. Glasgow residents have performed 1,801 speed tests on Plusnet Broadband.
EE's typical internet speed range in Glasgow is 11.64 to 42.65 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 562.81 Mbps. Glasgow residents have performed 1,539 speed tests on EE Broadband.
Sky Broadband's typical internet speed range in Glasgow is 9.31 to 48.43 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 371.8 Mbps. Glasgow residents have performed 12,168 speed tests on Sky Broadband.
- Scotnet.co.ukNot enough reviews7.61 Mbps
Scotnet.co.uk's typical internet speed range in Glasgow is 6.58 to 46.59 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 79.69 Mbps. Glasgow residents have performed 49 speed tests on Scotnet.co.uk Broadband.
Shell Energy's typical internet speed range in Glasgow is 4.05 to 27.55 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 73.01 Mbps. Glasgow residents have performed 767 speed tests on Shell Energy Broadband.
- O2 Broadband45 Reviews1.08 Mbps
O2 Broadband's typical internet speed range in Glasgow is 1.08 to 2.48 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 16.63 Mbps. Glasgow residents have performed 5 speed tests on O2 Broadband.
![uno in Glasgow]()
Not enough reviews0.68 Mbpsuno's typical internet speed range in Glasgow is 0 to 0.68 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 3.4 Mbps. Glasgow residents have performed 2 speed tests on uno Broadband.
Broadband in Glasgow
10th
Best speed range city in Glasgow City
913.93 Mbps
Glasgow's fastest speed
19.29—70.5 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Glasgow residents
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Average Broadband Speeds in Glasgow
| Year | Glasgow Average | United Kingdom Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 15.22 Mbps | 26.27 Mbps | 42.06% Slower |
| 2019 | 15.6 Mbps | 30.63 Mbps | 49.07% Slower |
| 2020 | 40.22 Mbps | 80.31 Mbps | 49.92% Slower |
| 2021 | 51.55 Mbps | 66.05 Mbps | 21.95% Slower |
Glasgow Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Glasgow | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 44.32% | 28.66% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 26.24% | 26.52% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 14.85% | 20.91% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 5.43% | 8.46% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 8.22% | 13.12% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 0.93% | 2.33% |
How Glasgow Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 5794.21 Mbps | 34.22—94.02 Mbps | 46.83 Mbps | Faster |
| Birmingham | 941.32 Mbps | 28.83—104.01 Mbps | 37.51 Mbps | Faster |
| Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 24.42—88.84 Mbps | 33.31 Mbps | Faster |
| Sheffield | 932.42 Mbps | 23.32—67.69 Mbps | 31.69 Mbps | Faster |
| Bristol | 941.78 Mbps | 29.91—109.64 Mbps | 41.69 Mbps | Faster |
| Leicester | 933.42 Mbps | 26.89—94.13 Mbps | 36.55 Mbps | Faster |
| Edinburgh | 869.7 Mbps | 31.78—108.45 Mbps | 40.03 Mbps | Faster |
| Glasgow | 913.93 Mbps | 19.29—70.5 Mbps | 30.82 Mbps | - |
| Nottingham | 934.56 Mbps | 21.77—51.15 Mbps | 26.09 Mbps | Slower |
Cities and Provider Internet Speeds in Glasgow City
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carmunnock | 627.13 Mbps | 67.46—281.18 Mbps | 108.13 Mbps | 8 |
| 2 | Drumchapel | 96.4 Mbps | 44.46—61.36 Mbps | 55.55 Mbps | 7 |
| 3 | Partick | 902.21 Mbps | 29.21—103.85 Mbps | 37.62 Mbps | 11 |
| 4 | Kings Park | 700.43 Mbps | 27.48—85.32 Mbps | 36.05 Mbps | 8 |
| 5 | Tollcross | 669.69 Mbps | 27.75—70.11 Mbps | 35.15 Mbps | 7 |
| 6 | Baillieston | 705.42 Mbps | 26.59—59.43 Mbps | 33.4 Mbps | 7 |
| 7 | Castlemilk | 756.78 Mbps | 25.05—64.72 Mbps | 32.5 Mbps | 8 |
| 8 | Maryhill | 880.89 Mbps | 22.62—72.71 Mbps | 31.8 Mbps | 9 |
| 9 | Glasgow | 913.93 Mbps | 19.29—70.5 Mbps | 30.82 Mbps | 15 |
| 10 | Dennistoun | 899.79 Mbps | 22.35—63.61 Mbps | 30.42 Mbps | 9 |
| 11 | Scotstoun | 732.6 Mbps | 21.8—60.69 Mbps | 30.39 Mbps | 8 |
| 12 | Nitshill | 760.6 Mbps | 21.64—59.74 Mbps | 30.28 Mbps | 8 |
| 13 | Govan | 890.24 Mbps | 22.81—59.35 Mbps | 29.43 Mbps | 10 |
| 14 | Pollokshaws | 524.11 Mbps | 21.46—61.45 Mbps | 28.96 Mbps | 8 |
| 15 | Pollokshields | 815.8 Mbps | 19.91—58.14 Mbps | 28.95 Mbps | 11 |
| 16 | Shawlands | 510.79 Mbps | 23.62—63.54 Mbps | 28.62 Mbps | 4 |
| 17 | Hillington | 449.02 Mbps | 17.68—58.01 Mbps | 26.54 Mbps | 6 |
| 18 | Polmadie | 782.22 Mbps | 15.6—51.89 Mbps | 23.71 Mbps | 12 |
| 19 | Dalmarnock | 787.26 Mbps | 17.26—45.41 Mbps | 23.63 Mbps | 4 |
| 20 | Springburn | 507.63 Mbps | 13.99—89.42 Mbps | 22.98 Mbps | 7 |
Glasgow 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 Glasgow Compares for Internet Speed in Glasgow City
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Castlemilk | 756.78 Mbps | 25.05—64.72 Mbps | 32.5 Mbps | Faster |
| 9 | Maryhill | 880.89 Mbps | 22.62—72.71 Mbps | 31.8 Mbps | Faster |
| 10 | Glasgow | 913.93 Mbps | 19.29—70.5 Mbps | 30.82 Mbps | - |
| 11 | Dennistoun | 899.79 Mbps | 22.35—63.61 Mbps | 30.42 Mbps | Slower |
| 12 | Scotstoun | 732.6 Mbps | 21.8—60.69 Mbps | 30.39 Mbps | Slower |
Glasgow Internet Speed Test Results
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperoptic | 17 Oct 2021 23:46:15 | 2 | 10 mins | 419.66 Mbps | 317.39 Mbps | Needs help |
| Hyperoptic | 17 Oct 2021 22:36:34 | 3 | 39 secs | 27.18 Mbps | 21.94 Mbps | Needs help |
| Hyperoptic | 17 Oct 2021 22:33:19 | 2 | 29 secs | 76.3 Mbps | 107.89 Mbps | Improved |
| Hyperoptic | 17 Oct 2021 19:19:14 | 7 | 33 mins | 252.32 Mbps | 271.29 Mbps | |
| TalkTalk | 17 Oct 2021 19:46:41 | 2 | 3 mins | 31.15 Mbps | 32.9 Mbps | |
| Plusnet | 17 Oct 2021 19:26:58 | 2 | 11 mins | 1.37 Mbps | 26.64 Mbps | Improved |
| Vodafone | 17 Oct 2021 19:21:30 | 7 | 12 mins | 1.36 Mbps | 2.01 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| EE | 17 Oct 2021 19:20:13 | 2 | 36 secs | 17.64 Mbps | 21.21 Mbps | Improved |
| EE | 17 Oct 2021 19:13:14 | 2 | 72 secs | 45.28 Mbps | 41.01 Mbps | |
| Hyperoptic | 17 Oct 2021 19:08:39 | 2 | 47 secs | 464.36 Mbps | 295.96 Mbps | Needs help |
| TalkTalk | 17 Oct 2021 17:35:20 | 2 | 3 mins | 69.79 Mbps | 152.09 Mbps | Improved |
| Hyperoptic | 17 Oct 2021 16:39:39 | 2 | 62 secs | 38.69 Mbps | 44.46 Mbps | Improved |
| TalkTalk | 17 Oct 2021 16:15:37 | 4 | 2 mins | 152.37 Mbps | 146.75 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 15:54:44 | 3 | 4 mins | 1.34 Mbps | 1.02 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 15:23:50 | 2 | 25 mins | 108.3 Mbps | 63.94 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 17 Oct 2021 15:31:58 | 2 | 8 mins | 49.13 Mbps | 105.99 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 15:30:49 | 2 | 2 mins | 12.14 Mbps | 10.51 Mbps | Needs help |
| Shell Energy | 17 Oct 2021 14:49:07 | 2 | 16 secs | 30.57 Mbps | 36.99 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 17 Oct 2021 14:20:28 | 2 | 8 mins | 20.06 Mbps | 17.29 Mbps | Needs help |
| TalkTalk | 17 Oct 2021 13:24:07 | 10 | 26 secs | 0.2 Mbps | 1.53 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Glasgow
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyperoptic | 913.93 Mbps | 62.35—199.5 Mbps |
| 2 | Glide | 723.17 Mbps | 37.43—184.84 Mbps |
| 3 | Virgin Media | 725.41 Mbps | 43.14—110.34 Mbps |
| 4 | CCS Leeds | 82.15 Mbps | 10.22—71.28 Mbps |
| 5 | BT | 761.18 Mbps | 26.91—57.22 Mbps |
| 6 | Vodafone | 525.93 Mbps | 26.58—53.58 Mbps |
| 7 | TalkTalk | 810.77 Mbps | 18.9—59.12 Mbps |
| 8 | Zen Internet | 72.33 Mbps | 25.16—29.58 Mbps |
| 9 | EE | 562.81 Mbps | 11.64—42.65 Mbps |
| 10 | Sky Broadband | 371.8 Mbps | 9.31—48.43 Mbps |
| 11 | Plusnet | 73.66 Mbps | 14.29—36.7 Mbps |
| 12 | Scotnet.co.uk | 79.69 Mbps | 6.58—46.59 Mbps |
| 13 | Shell Energy | 73.01 Mbps | 4.05—27.55 Mbps |
| 14 | O2 Broadband | 16.63 Mbps | 1.08—2.48 Mbps |
| 15 | uno | 3.4 Mbps | 0—0.68 Mbps |
Glasgow Broadband Speed Map
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Last updated: 17 Oct 2021