Internet Speed score
Broadband and mobile connectivity quality, latency, and digital-readiness signals for residents and remote workers.
Internet Speed in Edinburgh84/100
Internet Speed
Internet Speed in Edinburgh
Edinburgh offers reliable broadband and mobile networks supporting digital services and remote work. Internet Speed in Edinburgh scores 84/100, placing it in the strong group of the indexed set.
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Module score
- 84/100
Fixed broadband
Fast
Median performance supports remote workflows.
Mobile network
Fast
5G coverage extends across the city.
Coverage
Broad
Fiber footprint reaches most residential areas.
Edinburgh internet speed data table
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| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | Fast | Strong for streaming and calls. |
| Mobile network | Fast | Useful for hybrid work and mobility. |
| Coverage | Broad | Service availability is broad. |
Internet Speed city comparison
A crawlable comparison across a selection of same-country and top-scoring cities. The complete set is reachable via the rankings, the cities index, and each city profile.
| City | Score | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh (this page) | 84/100 | Edinburgh offers reliable broadband and mobile networks supporting digital services and remote work. |
| London | 85/100 | London delivers fast broadband and strong mobile coverage, supporting global financial services and remote work. |
| Manchester | 75/100 | Manchester's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Bristol | 75/100 | Bristol's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Cambridge | 75/100 | Cambridge's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Reading | 74/100 | Reading's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Leeds | 74/100 | Leeds's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Oxford | 74/100 | Oxford's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Birmingham | 73/100 | Birmingham's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Glasgow | 73/100 | Glasgow's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Cardiff | 73/100 | Cardiff's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Brighton | 73/100 | Brighton's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Bournemouth | 72/100 | Bournemouth's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Milton Keynes | 72/100 | Milton Keynes's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Belfast | 71/100 | Belfast's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Liverpool | 71/100 | Liverpool's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Sheffield | 71/100 | Sheffield's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Southend-on-Sea | 70/100 | Southend-on-Sea's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Northampton | 69/100 | Northampton's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Preston | 67/100 | Preston's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Luton | 67/100 | Luton's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Middlesbrough | 65/100 | Middlesbrough's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Bolton | 65/100 | Bolton's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Brighton and Hove | 65/100 | Brighton and Hove's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Stockport | 64/100 | Stockport's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Barnsley | 62/100 | Barnsley's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Chester | 59/100 | Chester's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Stirling | 59/100 | Stirling's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Leicester | 59/100 | Leicester's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Coventry | 59/100 | Coventry's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Portsmouth | 59/100 | Portsmouth's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
Interpretation
Scoring weighs fixed broadband, mobile network performance, and digital-readiness context. Across the indexed cities the internet speed average is 65/100, so Edinburgh is 19 points above the median. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 2 institutional references.
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Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
2 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- International Telecommunication Union: Measuring Digital Development
Used as the connectivity reference for national and city-level digital-readiness signals.
- Ookla: Speedtest Global Index
Used as a directional speed and latency reference for city connectivity scoring.
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