There are 18 different broadband providers available to and being tested by people living in Dorset. Typical internet speeds vary from 20.31 to 51.19 Mbps, and the highest broadband speed we've seen is 927.68 Mbps from Vodafone. Other fast internet providers include Wessex Internet with 923.94 Mbps, BT with 920.66 Mbps, and Zen Internet with 880.29 Mbps. Overall, internet speeds in Dorset are 24.59% worse than the United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps. The most common broadprovider in Dorset is BT, and their typical speeds range from 24.9 to 52.67 Mbps.
Dorset Broadband Speeds Over Time
We class broadband speed distributions as follows: very slow under 10 Mbps; slow 10-30 Mbps; adequate 30-60 Mbps; good 60-80 Mbps; fast 80-300 Mbps; very fast over 300 Mbps.
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Dorset
| # | Provider Name | Max Download Speed | Typical Speed Range | # Cities Served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BT | 920.66 Mbps | 24.9—52.67 Mbps | 28 |
| 2 | Plusnet | 74.67 Mbps | 15.1—35.38 Mbps | 24 |
| 3 | EE | 867.44 Mbps | 17.5—41.38 Mbps | 23 |
| 4 | Vodafone | 927.68 Mbps | 27.81—53.3 Mbps | 22 |
| 5 | TalkTalk | 529.13 Mbps | 15.24—41.73 Mbps | 21 |
| 6 | Sky Broadband | 150.66 Mbps | 19.95—51.9 Mbps | 19 |
| 7 | Shell Energy | 72.71 Mbps | 5—14.18 Mbps | 18 |
| 8 | Wessex Internet | 923.94 Mbps | 24.32—93.74 Mbps | 10 |
| 9 | Virgin Media | 869.64 Mbps | 58.65—335.87 Mbps | 9 |
| 10 | Zen Internet | 880.29 Mbps | 46.56—78.27 Mbps | 7 |
| 11 | iDNET | 75.89 Mbps | 18.83—49.32 Mbps | 2 |
| 12 | Andrews & Arnold | 55.08 Mbps | 5.35—18.41 Mbps | 2 |
| 13 | KCOM | 34.95 Mbps | 1.62—7.17 Mbps | 2 |
| 14 | Community Fibre | 365.74 Mbps | 43.55—148.51 Mbps | 1 |
| 15 | Juice Broadband | 94.36 Mbps | 0—88.89 Mbps | 1 |
| 16 | Independent Fibre Networks | 368.37 Mbps | 33.43—111.84 Mbps | 1 |
| 17 | CCS Leeds | 112.38 Mbps | 12.92—87.17 Mbps | 1 |
| 18 | CIX | 42.51 Mbps | 9.96—37.01 Mbps | 1 |
Cities and Broadband Provider Speeds in Dorset
| Position | City | Max Download Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median Speed | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iwerne Courtney or Shroton | 905.51 Mbps | 46—155.58 Mbps | 53.76 Mbps | 1 |
| 2 | Christchurch | 577.08 Mbps | 31.16—230.76 Mbps | 47.3 Mbps | 8 |
| 3 | Okeford Fitzpaine | 479.86 Mbps | 23.36—71.46 Mbps | 34.9 Mbps | 7 |
| 4 | Sherborne | 927.68 Mbps | 26.7—52.48 Mbps | 32.88 Mbps | 7 |
| 5 | Portland | 148.64 Mbps | 27.48—52.97 Mbps | 32.17 Mbps | 5 |
| 6 | Ferndown Town | 920.66 Mbps | 22.29—49.4 Mbps | 29.87 Mbps | 10 |
| 7 | Colehill | 914.29 Mbps | 26.24—54.29 Mbps | 29.31 Mbps | 9 |
| 8 | Weymouth | 432.97 Mbps | 22—40.24 Mbps | 28.51 Mbps | 8 |
| 9 | Thorncombe | 848.55 Mbps | 19.21—51.12 Mbps | 27.67 Mbps | 7 |
| 10 | Dorchester | 902.1 Mbps | 20.16—53.6 Mbps | 27.26 Mbps | 9 |
| 11 | Abbotsbury | 658.02 Mbps | 23.32—53.17 Mbps | 27.12 Mbps | 8 |
| 12 | Verwood | 904.97 Mbps | 18.2—41.35 Mbps | 27.07 Mbps | 8 |
| 13 | Sturminster Marshall | 923.94 Mbps | 18.58—65.36 Mbps | 26.73 Mbps | 9 |
| 14 | Lytchett Minster and Upton | 549.3 Mbps | 18.33—53.87 Mbps | 25.57 Mbps | 10 |
| 15 | Alderholt | 368.37 Mbps | 15.87—42.02 Mbps | 24.36 Mbps | 8 |
| 16 | Arne | 321.03 Mbps | 19.55—51.04 Mbps | 24.23 Mbps | 8 |
| 17 | Piddletrenthide | 918.88 Mbps | 16.18—57.87 Mbps | 23.92 Mbps | 8 |
| 18 | Swanage | 535.7 Mbps | 11—50.67 Mbps | 22.78 Mbps | 8 |
| 19 | Bourton | 876.06 Mbps | 15.72—53.27 Mbps | 20.58 Mbps | 8 |
| 20 | Bettiscombe | 917.87 Mbps | 13.84—40.44 Mbps | 19.87 Mbps | 8 |
| 21 | Beaminster | 893.82 Mbps | 9.62—38.84 Mbps | 16.42 Mbps | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Dorset
How many providers in Dorset are there?
Dorset has 18 ISPs available.
Who is the fastest provider in Dorset?
Vodafone is the fastest provider in Dorset with 927.68 Mbps, and an average speed range of 27.81—53.3 Mbps.
What is the average internet speed in Dorset?
Users in Dorset see an average internet speed of 20.31 up to 51.19 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 927.68 Mbps.
Is BT available in Dorset?
BT is available in Dorset, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 920.66 Mbps.
Is Plusnet available in Dorset?
Plusnet is available in Dorset, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 74.67 Mbps.
Is TalkTalk available in Dorset?
TalkTalk is available in Dorset, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 529.13 Mbps.
Who is the the most popular provider in Dorset?
The provider with the most users in Dorset is BT.
Last updated: 18 Oct 2021