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Best broadband deals in Scotland

314 deals reach Scotland. The cheapest fixed-line deal is £13.50 a month with 4th Utility.

Last updated 28 October 202621 providers314 deals
In short

21 providers, including Virgin Media and Sky, offer 314 broadband deals, checked . 304 are on a line, 7 by 5G or 4G and 3 by satellite, and the fastest is YouFibre at 7,000 Mbps. Full fibre is available to 74.0% of homes in Scotland. Typical measured speed is 99 Mbps down, in line with the UK download average.

Deals for Scotland, checked and refreshed daily.

Best value broadband deal in Scotland

The best value in Scotland is Rise Fibre's 250Mb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months), the cheapest deal that is a real step up in speed: £180 across year one, about £15 a month. 250 Mbps covers streaming, video calls and working from home.

How we picked this

The cheapest deal at least 1.3 times faster than the cheapest here, with as much speed per pound. 127 of 304 fixed-line deals qualified. Prices checked 28 October 2026.

Cheapest broadband deal in Scotland

The cheapest deal in Scotland is 150Mb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months) from 4th Utility at £13.50 a month for 150 Mbps. It's full fibre, so the advertised speed is the speed that reaches the router. The £13.50 is an intro price that rises to £18.00 a month after the intro window, making the real first-year cost £162. Above the UK average on download.

How we picked this

The lowest cost over the first year, out of 304 fixed-line deals here. Prices checked 28 October 2026.

Fastest broadband deal in Scotland

The fastest deal available in Scotland is You 8000 from YouFibre at 7,000 Mbps. Next fastest is Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+ from Sky at 5,000 Mbps.

Fastest in Scotland

YouFibre logo

You 8000

7000Mbps download
Full fibreFixed · 24 months£0 upfront

£50/mo

No rises, no surprises.

Full details
How we picked this

The highest advertised download speed out of 314 broadband deals here, the cheaper one on a tie. Prices checked 28 October 2026.

Runner-up on speed

Sky logo

Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+

5000Mbps download
Full fibre24-month contract£95 Gift Card+£5 upfront

£45/mo

may rise during contract

Full details

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Plusnet logo

Full Fibre 74

74Mbps download
Full fibre24-month contract£125 Reward Card£0 upfront

£20.99/mo

rises to £24.99 in March 2027 (+£4)

Full details
EE logo

Full Fibre 900

900Mbps download
Full fibre24-month contract£140 Reward Card£0 upfront

£26.99/mo

rises to £30.99 in March 2027 (+£4)

Full details
Where these figures come from

Prices checked 28 October 2026.

Broadband providers in Scotland

21 providers serve Scotland including Virgin Media, Sky and BT, with YouFibre the fastest at 7,000 Mbps.

Ranked by Ofcom complaints per 100,000 customers, fewest first. What the arrows mean

Ofcom records the typical Scotland download speed at 99 Mbps.

Where these figures come from

Prices checked 28 October 2026.

Satellite broadband in Scotland

Starlink needs a dish with a clear view of the sky. Its home plans cost from £40 to £80 a month on a one-month contract, with £19 upfront.

Broadband in Scotland: the local picture

Smaller networks
Six smaller networks carry deals here: CityFibre (4th Utility, NOW Broadband, Rise Fibre, Sky and others), Rise Fibre, 4th Utility, Hyperoptic, toob and Trooli (Trooli Broadband).

Source: The deals we list in Scotland, checked 28 October 2026.

Full fibre, UK rank
Full fibre reaches 74.0% of premises, the lowest of 12 UK regions and nations.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026.

Who lives in Scotland

Scotland had about 2,510,000 households at Scotland’s 2022 Census. 15.3% of residents are under 15 and 20.1% are 65 or over.

Source: Scotland’s Census 2022, National Records of Scotland.

Upgrade nudge

Room to upgrade in Scotland

Only 14% of the 1,715,000 connections here were on 300Mbps or faster in May 2023, even though 82% can now get gigabit.

What speeds are people actually getting?

Gigabit reaches 82% of Scotland. The full split by band is below.

300Mbps+ (Ultrafast fibre)14%
30 to 300Mbps (Superfast)73%
10 to 30Mbps (Standard)11%
Under 10Mbps (Below decent)3%
~1,171,200homes here could already be on a faster line than they are.

Where these figures come from: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026.

What broadband coverage does Scotland have?

Superfast broadband reaches 97% of Scotland premises but gigabit only 82%, so around 15% of homes can get fast broadband but not the fastest.

0.3%
below decent broadband
Almost every premises in Scotland meets the minimum broadband standard, though slightly above the UK average of 0.1%.
Without full fibre
~764,100
26% of 2,934,448 premises can't get it yet
MetricScotlandUK AvgDiff
Superfast (30Mbps+)96.7%97.7%-1.0%
Ultrafast (100Mbps+)82.7%88.6%-6.6%
Gigabit-capable82.1%87.8%-6.5%
Full fibre (FTTP)74.0%81.0%-8.6%
Fixed wireless (FWA)1.4%N/AN/A
Below decent broadband0.3%0.1%Worse

Where these figures come from: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026. See how every UK region compares in The State of UK Broadband.

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Frequently asked questions

What broadband speeds are typical across Scotland?
The typical broadband speed across Scotland is 99 Mbps. The UK average is 101 Mbps. Across the region, speeds range from 41 Mbps in Orkney Islands to 149 Mbps in East Dunbartonshire, so the speed you get depends on where you live and the package you choose.
How does fibre broadband coverage vary across Scotland?
Coverage across Scotland is 82% for gigabit broadband and 97% for superfast (30 Mbps or more), against a UK gigabit figure of 88%. Council areas within the region differ, so the regional figure is only a rough guide.
What is the cheapest broadband across Scotland?
At £13.50 a month (£18 after 12 months), 4th Utility's 150Mb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months) is the cheapest deal in Scotland, using full fibre at 150 Mbps. Under Ofcom rules since 2025, any price rises during the contract must be set out in pounds and pence when you sign up.
Which part of Scotland has the fastest broadband?
East Dunbartonshire leads Scotland on typical speed with 149 Mbps, and Orkney Islands is at the other end with 41 Mbps. Speeds also vary from street to street within each council area.
Why is my broadband slow in Scotland?
It is more likely your package than the network: gigabit broadband reaches 82% of premises in Scotland, yet the typical speed is 99 Mbps, below the UK average of 101 Mbps. That suggests many people are on slower packages than their line can take, so a faster one may be available to you.
Can I get gigabit broadband in Scotland?
Gigabit broadband in Scotland reaches 82% of premises, so most can choose a gigabit package. Many homes don't need that much speed, so a cheaper, slower package may do.
Is 5G home broadband available in Scotland?
5G home broadband is an option in Scotland, where outdoor 5G covers 95% of premises. The hub is your router and the mobile network is your connection, so there's no phone line or installation needed.
Is broadband in Scotland any good?
Good, on the whole: gigabit is available to 82% of premises in Scotland. If your bill has gone up while new-customer deals have got faster and cheaper, it may be time to compare.

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