Internet Providers in Dorset
There are 17 different providers available to and being tested by people living in Dorset. Typical internet speeds vary from 13.36 to 39.57 Mbps, and the highest speed we've seen is 880.35 Mbps from BT. Other fast providers include Virgin Media with 567.77 Mbps, Wessex Internet with 499.35 Mbps, and Vodafone with 468.83 Mbps. Overall, internet speeds in Dorset are 13.77% worse than the United Kingdom national average of 21.72 Mbps. The most common provider in Dorset is BT, their typical speeds ranging from 14.72 to 46.3 Mbps.
Dorset Over Time
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Dorset
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | # Cities Served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BT | 880.35 Mbps | 14.72—46.3 Mbps | 27 |
| 2 | Plusnet | 74.47 Mbps | 13.45—33.58 Mbps | 26 |
| 3 | TalkTalk | 149.94 Mbps | 10.4—31.37 Mbps | 26 |
| 4 | EE | 74.09 Mbps | 10.81—34.33 Mbps | 24 |
| 5 | Vodafone | 468.83 Mbps | 16.93—36.92 Mbps | 23 |
| 6 | Sky Broadband | 125.49 Mbps | 11.32—31.15 Mbps | 20 |
| 7 | Post Office Broadband | 74.68 Mbps | 5.18—15.52 Mbps | 17 |
| 8 | Virgin Media | 567.77 Mbps | 20.62—105.89 Mbps | 9 |
| 9 | Wessex Internet | 499.35 Mbps | 20.62—97.31 Mbps | 9 |
| 10 | Zen Internet | 73.93 Mbps | 16.38—37.42 Mbps | 5 |
| 11 | KCOM | 71.92 Mbps | 2.62—18.86 Mbps | 5 |
| 12 | CIX | 36.78 Mbps | 10.9—35.6 Mbps | 2 |
| 13 | iDNET | 102.39 Mbps | 4.65—30.87 Mbps | 2 |
| 14 | Andrews & Arnold | 147.66 Mbps | 4.16—30.41 Mbps | 2 |
| 15 | Juice Broadband | 345.8 Mbps | 75.05—141.7 Mbps | 1 |
| 16 | Independent Fibre Networks | 357.98 Mbps | 35.36—187.08 Mbps | 1 |
| 17 | CCS Leeds | 95.98 Mbps | 59.88—85.61 Mbps | 1 |
Cities and Provider Speeds in Dorset
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winterbourne Abbas | 172.21 Mbps | 41.74—73.21 Mbps | 65.89 Mbps | 4 |
| 2 | Blandford Forum | 595.83 Mbps | 18.87—62.42 Mbps | 25.9 Mbps | 4 |
| 3 | Colehill | 449.4 Mbps | 16.99—48.34 Mbps | 23.42 Mbps | 9 |
| 4 | Arne | 521.11 Mbps | 17—47.5 Mbps | 20.66 Mbps | 7 |
| 5 | Abbotsbury | 346.91 Mbps | 14.34—45.71 Mbps | 20.62 Mbps | 8 |
| 6 | Dorchester | 469.39 Mbps | 14.85—44.24 Mbps | 20.56 Mbps | 8 |
| 7 | Christchurch | 537.54 Mbps | 13.61—50.83 Mbps | 19.73 Mbps | 10 |
| 8 | Sturminster Marshall | 498 Mbps | 15.18—39.19 Mbps | 19.66 Mbps | 9 |
| 9 | Weymouth | 279.93 Mbps | 13.27—36.73 Mbps | 19.3 Mbps | 8 |
| 10 | Ferndown Town | 567.77 Mbps | 13.56—34.35 Mbps | 19.07 Mbps | 9 |
| 11 | Lytchett Minster and Upton | 499.35 Mbps | 13.1—46.17 Mbps | 19.07 Mbps | 8 |
| 12 | Sherborne | 468.83 Mbps | 14.02—36.32 Mbps | 18.77 Mbps | 8 |
| 13 | Bourton | 478.06 Mbps | 13.34—47.76 Mbps | 18.66 Mbps | 8 |
| 14 | Portland | 89.52 Mbps | 13.28—35.12 Mbps | 18.22 Mbps | 6 |
| 15 | Verwood | 389.28 Mbps | 12.93—36.43 Mbps | 18.13 Mbps | 8 |
| 16 | Piddletrenthide | 438.9 Mbps | 12.05—41.94 Mbps | 17.46 Mbps | 8 |
| 17 | Thorncombe | 295.39 Mbps | 11—33.15 Mbps | 15.41 Mbps | 7 |
| 18 | Okeford Fitzpaine | 180.56 Mbps | 11—34.17 Mbps | 15.35 Mbps | 7 |
| 19 | Bettiscombe | 576.6 Mbps | 9.5—30.8 Mbps | 12.6 Mbps | 8 |
| 20 | Alderholt | 357.98 Mbps | 8.62—34.45 Mbps | 12.35 Mbps | 9 |
| 21 | Beaminster | 880.35 Mbps | 6.77—27.73 Mbps | 10.59 Mbps | 5 |
| 22 | Swanage | 172.72 Mbps | 5.94—27.43 Mbps | 8.25 Mbps | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Dorset
Dorset has 17 ISPs available.
BT is the fastest provider in Dorset with 880.35 Mbps, and an average speed range of 14.72—46.3 Mbps.
Users in Dorset see an average internet speed of 13.36 up to 39.57 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 880.35 Mbps.
BT is available in Dorset, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 880.35 Mbps.
Plusnet is available in Dorset, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 74.47 Mbps.
TalkTalk is available in Dorset, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 149.94 Mbps.
The provider with the most users in Dorset is BT.
Last updated: 27 May 2020