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How Fast is Broadband in Glasgow South?

Based on real-world speed tests collected by ThinkBroadband in Q3 2025, Glasgow South has a median download speed of 138.6 Mbps and a median upload speed of 31.7 Mbps.

This constituency has "Very Good" download speeds and "Good" upload speeds. The 31.7 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 South

Download Speeds
Bottom 20%40.6 Mbps
Median138.6 Mbps
Mean285.4 Mbps
Top 20%550.3 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bottom 20%9.5 Mbps
Median31.7 Mbps
Mean58.9 Mbps
Top 20%77.7 Mbps

Understanding the Speed Data

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

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 South, you can expect speeds around 138.6 Mbps download and 31.7 Mbps upload.

Broadband Coverage in Glasgow South

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

99.9%
Superfast (30Mbps+)
92.9%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
96.6%
Gigabit Capable

Glasgow South has excellent full fibre coverage at 92.9%. Most residents can access full fibre connections with symmetric upload speeds.

Speed Recommendations for Glasgow South

Based on the actual speeds in Glasgow South, 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 South?

In Glasgow South, the median download speed is 138.6 Mbps and the median upload speed is 31.7 Mbps. The top 20% of connections achieve 550.3 Mbps download and 77.7 Mbps upload.

Is full fibre broadband available in Glasgow South?

Yes, full fibre (FTTP) broadband is available to 92.9% of properties in Glasgow South. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 96.6% of premises.

How does Glasgow South compare for upload speeds?

Glasgow South has good upload speeds with a median of 31.7 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.