Highland Broadband Statistics
Highland's fastest provider is TalkTalk, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 106.42 Mbps.
Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Highland is 6.69 Mbps, which is 81.84% below the The United Kingdom national average of 36.84 Mbps, and 70.20% below the average of 22.45 Mbps in Highland.
Internet speeds in Highland are typically faster than Portree, but slower than Golspie. Nearby locations include Inverness with speeds 20.11—57.2 Mbps, North Kessock with speeds 21.18—53.95 Mbps, and Milton of Leys with speeds 7.68—44.94 Mbps.
Local broadband speeds over time
The median broadband speed in Highland has increased by 30% over the last five years.
Local broadband speeds in context
As of 2022, the median broadband speed in Highland is 415% lower than the Scotland and 451% lower than the UK overall.
| Highland | 7 Mbps | |
| Scotland | 34 Mbps | |
| United Kingdom | 37 Mbps |
Highland 2022 Broadband Scorecard
▼ 415% below regional broadband speed
Scotland
▼ 451% below national broadband speed
UK Overall
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Broadband Providers
Overall Performance
We rank each provider relative to all providers in The United Kingdom based on their median download and upload speeds, measured round trip time latencies, and the percentage of speeds tests that exceed 50 Mbps.
Customer Ratings
Customer ratings are based on local reviews matched to Highland IP addresses. Providers can be scored on a range of 1 to 10, and ranked relative to all providers in The United Kingdom.
Median Speed Test Result
The median is the middle result in the range of tests we measured for each provider in Highland in the past year. Median speeds provide a better comparison than raw averages because they control for the longtail of tests related to Wi-Fi issues. The charts below represent the distribution of tests associated with each provider from low to high.
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Map of Highland's Fibre Broadband Availability by Postcode
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Best speed range city in Highland
228.86 Mbps
Highland's fastest speed
3.66—20.45 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Highland residents
Highland Broadband Speeds Report
Average Broadband Speeds in Highland
| Year | Highland Average | United Kingdom Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 32.54 Mbps | 26.27 Mbps | 23.87% Faster |
| 2019 | 14.05 Mbps | 30.63 Mbps | 54.13% Slower |
| 2020 | 22.35 Mbps | 80.31 Mbps | 72.17% Slower |
| 2021 | 14.31 Mbps | 66.05 Mbps | 78.33% Slower |
Highland Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Highland | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 61.33% | 19.92% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 19.09% | 25.74% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 7.76% | 25.20% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 3.33% | 10.20% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 6.28% | 15.33% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 2.22% | 3.60% |
How Highland Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater London | 5794.21 Mbps | 33.02—95.86 Mbps | 45.54 Mbps | Faster |
| Birmingham | 941.32 Mbps | 29.29—107 Mbps | 38.47 Mbps | Faster |
| Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 25.52—89.6 Mbps | 34.58 Mbps | Faster |
| Nottingham | 2371.49 Mbps | 16.2—40.46 Mbps | 19.1 Mbps | Faster |
| Sheffield | 932.42 Mbps | 23.73—68.81 Mbps | 32.06 Mbps | Faster |
| Bristol | 943.13 Mbps | 30.35—109.9 Mbps | 42.28 Mbps | Faster |
| Glasgow | 913.93 Mbps | 20.58—71.34 Mbps | 32 Mbps | Faster |
| Leicester | 935.89 Mbps | 27.45—99.24 Mbps | 37 Mbps | Faster |
| Edinburgh | 874.24 Mbps | 29.96—107.47 Mbps | 38.02 Mbps | Faster |
| Highland | 228.86 Mbps | 3.66—20.45 Mbps | 6.69 Mbps | - |
Cities and Provider Internet Speeds in Highland
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyleakin | 746.65 Mbps | 32.91—69.06 Mbps | 43.49 Mbps | 3 |
| 2 | Glenelg | 700.18 Mbps | 31.44—67.43 Mbps | 38.39 Mbps | 4 |
| 3 | Kirkhill | 531.54 Mbps | 22.62—93.69 Mbps | 31.72 Mbps | 6 |
| 4 | Invergordon | 163.64 Mbps | 21.87—54.85 Mbps | 29.49 Mbps | 5 |
| 5 | North Kessock | 279.54 Mbps | 21.18—53.95 Mbps | 29 Mbps | 5 |
| 6 | Kilcheran | 353.2 Mbps | 24.23—54.98 Mbps | 28.87 Mbps | 6 |
| 7 | Inverness | 924.21 Mbps | 20.11—57.2 Mbps | 27.77 Mbps | 12 |
| 8 | Dingwall | 599.6 Mbps | 19.38—60.87 Mbps | 27.75 Mbps | 7 |
| 9 | Aviemore | 857.28 Mbps | 16.7—49.09 Mbps | 24.19 Mbps | 4 |
| 10 | Culburnie | 450.12 Mbps | 20.18—37.03 Mbps | 24.11 Mbps | 2 |
| 11 | Ballachulish | 466.64 Mbps | 22.1—37.87 Mbps | 23.76 Mbps | 3 |
| 12 | Barevan | 651.5 Mbps | 20.68—49.58 Mbps | 22.59 Mbps | 5 |
| 13 | Thurso | 395.45 Mbps | 16.13—40.78 Mbps | 21.68 Mbps | 9 |
| 14 | Stittenham | 879.02 Mbps | 15.76—48.91 Mbps | 21.31 Mbps | 6 |
| 15 | Tain | 449.12 Mbps | 14.97—38.87 Mbps | 18.98 Mbps | 5 |
| 16 | Bilbster | 242.89 Mbps | 11.7—44.95 Mbps | 18.74 Mbps | 5 |
| 17 | Boat of Garten | 288.24 Mbps | 11.85—42.14 Mbps | 11.93 Mbps | 4 |
| 18 | Achaphubuil | 908.32 Mbps | 6.95—54.99 Mbps | 10.89 Mbps | 4 |
| 19 | Kingsburgh | 156.99 Mbps | 5.53—39.25 Mbps | 10.21 Mbps | 3 |
| 20 | Grantown on Spey | 151.11 Mbps | 3.78—33.18 Mbps | 6.87 Mbps | 8 |
| 21 | Portree | 476.75 Mbps | 4.18—22.39 Mbps | 6.64 Mbps | 6 |
Highland 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 Highland Compares for Internet Speed in Highland
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | Grantown on Spey | 151.11 Mbps | 3.78—33.18 Mbps | 6.87 Mbps | Faster |
| 54 | Golspie | 128.72 Mbps | 4.79—27.59 Mbps | 6.75 Mbps | Faster |
| 55 | Highland | 228.86 Mbps | 3.66—20.45 Mbps | 6.69 Mbps | - |
| 56 | Portree | 476.75 Mbps | 4.18—22.39 Mbps | 6.64 Mbps | Slower |
| 57 | Stoer | 29.22 Mbps | 4.12—6.78 Mbps | 6.56 Mbps | Slower |
Highland Internet Speed Test Results
We analysed the results of people in Highland testing broadband providers multiple times, with each test starting no more than 30 minutes after the previous speed test. On average, people in Highland ran 3 internet speed tests per session. Looking at broadband download speeds, if the Highland 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 Highland's residents, of the internet speed tests we measured, 57.14% were fast, 28.57% slow, and 14.29% broadly the same.
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT | 29 Dec 2021 18:49:31 | 4 | 45 mins | 9.68 Mbps | 2.04 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| BT | 28 Dec 2021 12:25:36 | 2 | 92 secs | 27.84 Mbps | 26.75 Mbps | |
| BT | 27 Dec 2021 13:59:10 | 2 | 22 mins | 2.99 Mbps | 1.46 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| BT | 16 Dec 2021 01:11:22 | 3 | 2 mins | 1.13 Mbps | 1.57 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| BT | 15 Dec 2021 10:24:36 | 2 | 71 secs | 8.6 Mbps | 11.86 Mbps | Improved |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Highland
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Highland
How many broadband providers in Highland are there?
Highland has 7 ISPs tested.
Who is the fastest broadband provider in Highland?
TalkTalk is the fastest broadband provider in Highland with 106.42 Mbps, and an average internet speed range of 14.14—29.13 Mbps.
Who is the best internet provider in Highland?
The best internet provider in Highland is TalkTalk, and their users typically see broadband speeds in the range of 14.14 to 29.13 Mbps.
What is the average internet speed in Highland?
Users in Highland see an average internet speed of 3.66 up to 3075 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 228.86 Mbps.
Is BT available in Highland?
Broadband service from BT is available in Highland, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 228.86 Mbps.
Is TalkTalk available in Highland?
Broadband service from TalkTalk is available in Highland, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 106.42 Mbps.
Is Vodafone available in Highland?
Broadband service from Vodafone is available in Highland, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 71.45 Mbps.
Is BT full fibre available in Highland?
No, BT does not have full fibre to the home (also called FTTH or FTTP) in Highland.
Who is the most popular broadband provider in Highland?
The broadband provider with the most users in Highland is BT.
Author: Thomas Buck
Last Reviewed By: Tyler Cooper
Published: 10 Nov 2019
Last Updated: 12 Jan 2022