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How Fast is Broadband in Glasgow North East?

Based on real-world speed tests collected by ThinkBroadband in Q3 2025, Glasgow North East has a median download speed of 185 Mbps and a median upload speed of 42.9 Mbps.

This constituency has "Very Good" download speeds and "Good" upload speeds. The 42.9 Mbps median upload is adequate for most home working and video call needs, though heavy uploaders may want to seek full fibre connections.

Speed Comparison for Glasgow North East

Download Speeds
Bottom 20%44.7 Mbps
Median185 Mbps
Mean268.2 Mbps
Top 20%496.2 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bottom 20%15.8 Mbps
Median42.9 Mbps
Mean129.1 Mbps
Top 20%94.1 Mbps

Understanding the Speed Data

The speed data shows the distribution of actual speeds achieved by users in Glasgow North East:

What the Numbers Mean

  • Bottom 20%: Slowest fifth of connections
  • Median: Typical speed (50% faster, 50% slower)
  • Mean: Mathematical average
  • Top 20%: Fastest fifth of connections

Why Median Matters Most

The median is the most reliable measure of typical performance. Unlike the mean, it isn't skewed by extremely fast or slow connections. If you move to Glasgow North East, you can expect speeds around 185 Mbps download and 42.9 Mbps upload.

Broadband Coverage in Glasgow North East

Coverage statistics from Ofcom show what connection types are available in this constituency:

99.5%
Superfast (30Mbps+)
94.1%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
97.2%
Gigabit Capable

Glasgow North East has excellent full fibre coverage at 94.1%. Most residents can access full fibre connections with symmetric upload speeds.

Speed Recommendations for Glasgow North East

Based on the actual speeds in Glasgow North East, here's what different activities require:

Video Conferencing (Zoom, Teams)

Download needed: 10-25 Mbps
Upload needed: 5-10 Mbps

Typical speeds in this constituency are adequate for this activity.

Cloud Backup & File Uploads

Download needed: 10+ Mbps
Upload needed: 20+ Mbps

Typical speeds in this constituency are adequate for this activity.

Online Gaming

Download needed: 25-50 Mbps
Upload needed: 5-10 Mbps

Typical speeds in this constituency are adequate for this activity.

Multiple Users (4+ devices)

Download needed: 100+ Mbps
Upload needed: 20+ Mbps

Typical speeds in this constituency are adequate for this activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average broadband speed in Glasgow North East?

In Glasgow North East, the median download speed is 185 Mbps and the median upload speed is 42.9 Mbps. The top 20% of connections achieve 496.2 Mbps download and 94.1 Mbps upload.

Is full fibre broadband available in Glasgow North East?

Yes, full fibre (FTTP) broadband is available to 94.1% of properties in Glasgow North East. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 97.2% of premises.

How does Glasgow North East compare for upload speeds?

Glasgow North East has good upload speeds with a median of 42.9 Mbps. This is important for video calls, cloud backups, and working from home.

About This Data

Speed data is sourced from ThinkBroadband (Q3 2025 measurements). Coverage data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. Actual speeds at your address may vary based on connection type, provider, and network conditions.