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Glasgow has access to a wide range of broadband deals, allowing residents to choose from broadband-only or phone and TV bundles. Whether you’re an avid streamer, gamer or just simply need to browse the web, our guide will help you find the right broadband package for you.
The following broadband providers offer deals in Glasgow. We’ve assigned each of them an Independent Advisor rating* based on their customers’ opinions on value for money, pricing transparency, speeds available, reliability, customer service and more.
BT ★★★½
As one of the UK’s largest broadband providers, BT offers superfast full-fibre broadband deals in Glasgow, and you can choose from broadband-only, or phone, TV and broadband bundles.
Sky ★★★½
Sky is well known for its broadband and TV bundles, allowing you to combine your internet package with your favourite sports and cinema channels. Sky has a range of broadband packages, including superfast broadband that offers average speeds of 61Mbps in Glasgow. However, its fastest packages require fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP), which is not available in all Glasgow postcodes.
TalkTalk ★★★
TalkTalk’s fibre and full-fibre packages have average speeds of 72Mbps to 110Mbps in Glasgow, and they can be combined with a TV bundle. As a budget broadband provider, TalkTalk offers similar broadband speeds to other providers, but its deals come with a smaller price tag.
Vodafone ★★★½
Vodafone covers various price points with its abundance of fibre and full-fibre packages. Its full-fibre package delivers speeds of up to 910Mbps.Its deals can be bundled with Apple TV+ as well as a landline and mobile phone. However, Vodafone doesn’t service all areas of Glasgow. Instead, households outside of service areas can opt for one of Vodafone’s mobile broadband packages that use 4G or 5G.
EE Broadband ★★★½
EE – which is now owned by BT – allows customers to choose from broadband-only packages, TV bundles and landline or sim bundles. Its ultrafast broadband packages rival those of Virgin Media.
Virgin Media ★★★
Virgin Media offers some of the fastest internet speeds in Glasgow. Its Gig1 Fibre Broadband package can reach speeds of 1,000Mbps, but it’s delivered via a hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) connection which is not yet available in all postcodes.
Plusnet ★★★½
Plusnet offers affordable broadband deals for those on a budget, including fibre and full-fibre packages that reach speeds of 115Mbps or above.
NOW Broadband ★★★½
NOW only offers three broadband packages, and its fastest – Super Fibre – delivers an average broadband speed of 63Mbps. NOW’s broadband deals are some of the most affordable on the market, and for a small fee, you can add an entertainment membership that gives you access to NOW’s streaming platform.
We surveyed over 2,000 broadband customers to find out how satisfied they are with their provider. Here’s what Glasgow customers thought:
As Glasgow is a major city, it comes as no surprise that plenty of broadband packages are available in the area. Broadband providers offer broadband-only packages as well as options to add phone and TV bundles.
Since Glasgow is well connected, many broadband providers service the city’s postcodes. Though you’ll find numerous broadband deals available, ultrafast FTTP and HFC connections are still being rolled out in some areas, which means they’re only available in certain postcodes.
Use our postcode checker to find the best broadband deals available in your area of Glasgow. Remember, there are certain factors to consider when choosing a broadband deal that’s right for you.
Here’s what to consider when choosing a broadband provider in Glasgow:
Most providers will specify average upload and download speeds for their broadband packages, but these averages might not be representative of the speeds in your area. You can do a speed test to check what speeds you are currently receiving.
To find the best broadband deals in Glasgow, compare packages for price, speed and added costs. As a rule of thumb, the higher the broadband speed, the more costly the package. Of course, everyone prefers superfast internet speeds, but consider whether you truly need ultrafast internet. Bear in mind that your broadband package may also come with an initial setup fee.
Broadband providers offer a service that connects our devices to the internet, and as more people work from home, this connection has become increasingly necessary. As a result, it is essential to choose a trustworthy broadband provider with a good reputation. Read customer reviews from websites such as Trustpilot to learn more about customer experiences. Since most people have broadband in their homes, ask friends and family about their experiences with their providers.
Your broadband provider should have a good level of customer service. If you’ve ever experienced a wifi blackout, you know how stressful it can be. This type of situation needs to be rectified as soon as possible, and the best broadband providers will have a customer support helpline for that purpose.
The need for a wifi booster depends on the provider and broadband package you choose. Some postcodes in Glasgow can access FTTP and HFC connections which offer the fastest broadband speeds. Meanwhile, areas with limited broadband options may suffer from slow internet speeds. If you find the signal strength around your home is low, a wifi booster is a good device to have.
Your expected broadband speed will depend on your postcode. Some areas of Glasgow can receive ultrafast full-fibre broadband, which has speeds ranging from 100Mbps to 1,000Mbps and above.
If your Glasgow postcode is not yet connected to the full-fibre network, you may be able to receive fibre-to-the-cabinet (FTTC), which is slower than full-fibre broadband. In Glasgow, FTTC provides average broadband speeds of 35Mbps to 70Mbps.
Four types of broadband are available in Glasgow, but not necessarily for every house. Full-fibre broadband is fast and reliable, making it the most sought-after type of broadband. However, not all Glasgow postcodes have access to the fastest type of fibre optics yet. You can check which broadband deals are available in your area by using our postcode checker.
There are various ways to improve your broadband speed. The easiest and quickest solution would be to use a wifi booster if areas of your home are wifi dead zones. However, your broadband speed is linked to your provider and broadband package. Another way to improve your broadband package is to switch providers and choose one with decent average speeds for your area.
Broadband packages typically come with an average speed that you can expect. How fast you need your broadband speed needs to be will largely depend on your digital activities. Streaming requires a considerable amount of bandwidth. Ideally, your broadband speed should be a minimum of 25Mbps, but for 4K and HD videos, between 70Mbps and 100Mbps or higher is best.
Survey of broadband customers aged between 24 and 64 conducted on Censuswide, 11-14 March 2024. The survey sample included 2,003 respondents: Sky (489), BT Broadband (412), Virgin Media (396), EE (134), Vodafone (124), Other (102), Plusnet (66), NOW Broadband (45), Three (31), Hyperoptic (14), Community Fibre (8), Unsure (7). Respondents were asked to rate each category on a five-point scale, from Very Poor to Excellent or from Never to Always, with the option of selecting Don’t Know for each question. For the third question (“What issues, if any, have you experienced with your current broadband provider”), respondents could select from the following: Price Hikes, Slow Speeds, High Prices, Frequent Disconnections, Poor Customer Service, Billing Issues, Other and N/A. The questions used to calculate our score were as follows: “How often, if at all, do you feel the actual speed of your broadband service matches the advertised speed,” “How would you rate your experience with customer service and support from your broadband provider,” “What issues, if any, have you experienced with your current broadband provider? (Select all that apply),” “How easy or difficult is it/would it be to reach your provider using your preferred method,” “How do you rate the value for money of your broadband service,” and “How would you rate the transparency of pricing and additional fees in your broadband service?”
