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Broadband in Edinburgh

Edinburgh boasts excellent broadband speeds for the most part, with most homes now able to get Full Fibre from the major national providers with a bunch of tempting alternative networks thrown into the mix for good measure. You’ll find the fastest speeds from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, Vodafone, EE, TalkTalk, and Plusnet available across much of the city — and altnets like Hyperoptic stepping in with symmetrical gigabit speeds in certain locations. Whether you're in the Old Town, Leith, Stockbridge, or out in Morningside or Portobello, you're going to have a lot of choice.

Today, over 90% of homes in Edinburgh can already access Full Fibre speeds from Openreach, CityFibre, or Virgin Media’s project lightning network. Some areas even have access to symmetrical connections (where upload and download speeds match) from altnets like Hyperoptic. To find out exactly what’s available at your address though, pop your postcode into the checker above — or first dive in below for a full rundown of providers, speeds, and what's worth your attention.

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National broadband providers in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is well covered by every major broadband provider as you’d expect — BT, Sky, Virgin Media, Vodafone, EE, TalkTalk, and Plusnet all offer a good mix of deals. Whether you’re working from home in Morningside, streaming in Leith, or gaming in the Meadows area, there’s something for every budget and need.

Most of these providers use the Openreach network, which means the headline speeds might look similar — but what differentiates them is pricing, add-ons, contract length, and how good they are to their customers. Virgin Media also runs its own network across many parts of the city.

As for speed, most Edinburgh addresses can access anything from roughly 35Mbps on Standard Fibre up to 900Mbps on Openreach Full Fibre. EE offers its top package at 1.6Gbps where Full Fibre is available, Vodafone has launched its CityFibre Pro II product (up to 2.2Gbps) in areas including Merchiston and Bruntsfield, and Virgin Media’s Gig2 (up to 2Gbps) is live in well-connected parts of the city, including Granton and Dundee Street. Not every service reaches every street — so be sure to run your postcode through the checker to see what’s actually available to you.

Provider	Network	Top speed	Coverage
BT	Openreach (Standard & Full Fibre)	900Mbps	Widespread; Full Fibre expanding
Sky	Openreach & CityFibre	900Mbps	Broad coverage; CityFibre in select areas
Virgin Media	Own network (Full Fibre)	2Gbps	Strong city-wide coverage; Gig2 in select postcodes
TalkTalk	Openreach & CityFibre	944Mbps	Good availability in most areas
Vodafone	CityFibre & Openreach	2.2Gbps	Expanding rapidly; Pro II (up to 2.2Gbps) in limited areas
Plusnet	Openreach	900Mbps	Widespread; Full Fibre rollout ongoing
EE Broadband	Openreach	1.6Gbps	Widespread; Full Fibre available in many areas

Broadband speeds in Edinburgh

Edinburgh has excellent broadband coverage, with plenty of fast options thanks to wide Full Fibre coverage (above 90%) across the city that's way ahead of the national average (around 60%). As ever though, speeds depend on exactly where you live, so it’s worth checking your postcode before you whittling down your options.

Openreach Full Fibre is widely available in Edinburgh, with download speeds up to 900Mbps from providers like BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Plusnet. EE, also using Openreach, takes it a step further by offering speeds up to 1.6Gbps in areas where its top-tier service is available.

Vodafone’s Pro II package is the fastest residential option in parts of the city, offering speeds up to 2.2Gbps over the CityFibre network. Virgin Media is close behind with its 2Gbps Gig2 service now live in selected Edinburgh postcodes, including some central and suburban areas. It also offers an add-on to make upload speeds symmetrical, which is a nice touch if you work in content creation or regularly share large files.

That said, most households in Edinburgh will find speeds in the 100-300Mbps range are more than enough. These mid-tier packages can handle remote work, gaming, 4K streaming, and smart home devices without a hitch. And with Full Fibre availability growing all the time, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to go faster if you want to.

Local broadband providers (altnets) in Edinburgh

Edinburgh broadband isn’t just a load of big names — there are several smaller Full Fibre altnets with competitive speeds and even more competitive pricing. They often offer symmetrical speeds, fixed pricing, and short or no-contract deals.

Here are some of the most notable altnets currently live in Edinburgh:

Provider	Top speed	Coverage notes
Hyperoptic	Up to 900Mbps symmetrical	Live in city-centre flats and modern blocks, including Leith and central Edinburgh
Giganet	Up to 900Mbps	On the CityFibre network, covering many residential areas across Edinburgh
FibreNest	Up to 900Mbps	Active in south-east parts of the city, including Danderhall
GoFibre	Up to 1Gbps	Currently rolling out across Edinburgh and nearby towns

Broadband availability in Edinburgh

Broadband coverage in Edinburgh is, frankly, epic. Most homes are now able to access Full Fibre from at least one major network provider. And in most areas there’s more than one network to choose from — which means better speeds and more competition. The two main networks in play are Openreach, which supports providers like BT, Sky, Plusnet, and EE, and Virgin Media, which runs its own infrastructure and offers up to 2Gbps in some postcodes via its Gig2 package.

CityFibre is also expanding rapidly across Edinburgh, working with providers like Vodafone and Giganet to deliver top-end speeds up to 2.2Gbps. Areas like Leith, Gorgie, and parts of Newington have already seen rollout progress, with more to come. Meanwhile, altnets such as Hyperoptic, FibreNest, and GoFibre are live in specific developments, flats and neighbourhoods — especially in new builds and outer suburbs.

If you’re in Edinburgh, you’ve got a lot of options. But which ones exactly depends on your address, natch. Some homes do still only have Standard Fibre, while the next street along might have access to multi-gigabit speeds. It's still a patchwork, it's just that in Edinburgh in particular you have a higher chance of getting the fastest speeds than in most other locations in the UK, including London.

The fastest broadband providers in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is no slouch when it comes to broadband speed. Whether you're smashing out work on cloud platforms, streaming 4K content, or running a house full of connected devices, there are packages out there that more than keep up. Just remember: it’s all down to where you live, so check your postcode to see what’s actually available.

Winner: Vodafone — up to 2.2Gbps over CityFibre

Vodafone takes the crown in Edinburgh with its Pro II package offering speeds up to 2.2Gbps over the CityFibre network. This is available in several parts of the city, including Leith, Gorgie, and areas near the city centre. If you're outside those zones, Vodafone and EE offer up to 1.6Gbps on the Openreach network, which is widely available.

Just bear in mind that in highlighting the fastest here, we're not factoring availability, and some of these services are only available to relatively few postcodes.

Provider	Top speed
Vodafone (Pro II)	Up to 2.2Gbps (CityFibre), 1.6Gbps (Openreach)
Virgin Media	Up to 2Gbps
EE Broadband	Up to 1.6Gbps

Virgin Media’s Gig2 package — offering up to 2Gbps — is now live in select parts of Edinburgh, but availability is still limited and postcode-dependent. Virgin Media does not list specific areas for rollout, so you’ll need to check your exact address using the provider’s availability checker – it's a lucky dip. EE matches Vodafone’s Openreach-based 1.6Gbps top speed, with wide coverage across the city and excellent router performance included as standard.

Vodafone’s CityFibre-powered Pro II takes top spot for sheer speed albeit with very limited availability, and Virgin Media comes a close second with its also rarely available Gig2 package. EE is a strong third. If you want the fastest connection Edinburgh can offer, one of these three are still your best bet though.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get Full Fibre in Edinburgh?

Most likely, yes. Edinburgh has 90% Full Fibre availability thanks to the Openreach and CityFibre networks. Providers like BT, Sky, Vodafone, EE and TalkTalk all offer Full Fibre packages in most areas. Virgin Media is also widely available on its own separate network, with top speeds up to 2Gbps where its Gig2 package has rolled out.

Who’s the fastest broadband provider in Edinburgh?

Vodafone currently leads the pack in Edinburgh, offering up to 2.2Gbps through its Pro II package where the CityFibre network is live. Virgin Media comes close with its Gig2 service, offering up to 2Gbps in selected postcodes. EE also delivers up to 1.6Gbps over Openreach, giving you plenty of fast options if you're in the right area.

Are there local broadband companies in Edinburgh?

Yes. In addition to the big national names, smaller providers like Hyperoptic and Giganet also operate in Edinburgh. Hyperoptic is particularly common in modern flats and apartment buildings, offering symmetrical speeds up to 900Mbps. These altnets can be a great choice if they’re available at your postcode as they're often cheaper and more consumer-friendly.

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