Scotland’s Fastest and Slowest Internet Streets Revealed: Top Rankings & Insights

Scotland’s Internet Speeds: Slowest and Fastest Streets

Recent research by Broadband Genie analyzed over 200,000 speed tests to identify the streets in Scotland with the slowest and fastest internet speeds.

Slowest Streets

1. Turnberry Crescent, Aberdeen – 0.90 Mbps
   • Downloading a high-definition film would take about 15 hours.
2. Kenley Road, Renfrew – 1.52 Mbps
3. Colintraive, Argyll – 1.89 Mbps
4. Doune Road, Dunblane – 2.32 Mbps
5. Rhudal Cottages, Drumlemble – 2.50 Mbps
6. House O’Hill Road, Edinburgh – 2.53 Mbps
7. Sundibanks Road, Scalloway, Shetland – 4.40 Mbps
8. Gleddoch Wynd, Langbank – 4.71 Mbps
9. Knockbain, Kirkhill – 5.07 Mbps
10. John Street, Forfar – 5.42 Mbps

Scotland’s average broadband speed is 86.59 Mbps, higher than the UK average of 81.97 Mbps.

Fastest Streets

1. Gordon St, Elgin – 678.73 Mbps
2. Dyke Road, Glasgow – 602.71 Mbps
3. Erracht Road, Inverness – 591.05 Mbps
4. Main Street, Busby – 543.34 Mbps
5. Brimmond View, Aberdeen – 531.28 Mbps
6. Newmilns Gardens, Blantyre – 506.41 Mbps
7. East Links, Leven – 480.79 Mbps
8. Elmvale Row, Glasgow – 471.29 Mbps
9. Ambleside, East Kilbride – 465.04 Mbps
10. Woodburn Way, Cumbernauld – 449.81 Mbps

Improving Your Broadband Connection

To boost your internet speed at home, consider these tips:

• Relocate Your Router: Place your router in an open area away from furniture and metal objects to improve signal strength.
• Follow the 30cm Rule: Keep electronic devices at least 30cm away from the router to allow better signal distribution.
• Use an Ethernet Cable: Connect devices directly to the router with an Ethernet cable for faster and more reliable speeds.

Conclusion

Whether you live in a location with slow or fast internet, implementing these strategies can help you get better performance from your broadband connection.