Internet Providers in Dorset
There are 18 different providers available to and being tested by people living in Dorset. Typical internet speeds vary from 17.1 to 45.05 Mbps, and the highest speed we've seen is 910.5 Mbps from BT. Other fast providers include Virgin Media with 548.35 Mbps, Wessex Internet with 499.35 Mbps, and Vodafone with 454.12 Mbps. Overall, internet speeds in Dorset are 21.41% worse than the United Kingdom national average of 29.61 Mbps. The most common provider in Dorset is BT, their typical speeds ranging from 20.01 to 50.2 Mbps.
Dorset Over Time
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Dorset
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | # Cities Served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BT | 910.5 Mbps | 20.01—50.2 Mbps | 26 |
| 2 | Plusnet | 74.48 Mbps | 15.54—32.94 Mbps | 26 |
| 3 | TalkTalk | 149.94 Mbps | 12.81—35.35 Mbps | 26 |
| 4 | Vodafone | 454.12 Mbps | 19.44—36.24 Mbps | 24 |
| 5 | EE | 74.4 Mbps | 13.88—36.5 Mbps | 24 |
| 6 | Sky Broadband | 126.06 Mbps | 12.94—42.74 Mbps | 19 |
| 7 | Post Office Broadband | 70.9 Mbps | 4.93—15.53 Mbps | 19 |
| 8 | KCOM | 72.4 Mbps | 3.63—28.31 Mbps | 10 |
| 9 | Wessex Internet | 499.35 Mbps | 20.24—102.12 Mbps | 9 |
| 10 | Virgin Media | 548.35 Mbps | 26.5—109.49 Mbps | 8 |
| 11 | Zen Internet | 90.29 Mbps | 11.52—49.71 Mbps | 7 |
| 12 | CIX | 36.78 Mbps | 10.9—35.6 Mbps | 2 |
| 13 | iDNET | 140.58 Mbps | 3.78—27.02 Mbps | 2 |
| 14 | Independent Fibre Networks | 357.98 Mbps | 49.47—189.4 Mbps | 1 |
| 15 | Juice Broadband | 170.97 Mbps | 63.9—80.42 Mbps | 1 |
| 16 | CCS Leeds | 95.98 Mbps | 29.53—86.59 Mbps | 1 |
| 17 | Andrews & Arnold | 41.4 Mbps | 4.42—26.51 Mbps | 1 |
| 18 | Spitfire | 26.56 Mbps | 0—3.47 Mbps | 0 |
Cities and Provider Speeds in Dorset
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arne | 521.11 Mbps | 19.73—57.29 Mbps | 28.4 Mbps | 7 |
| 2 | Colehill | 548.35 Mbps | 21.8—49.91 Mbps | 27.54 Mbps | 9 |
| 3 | Christchurch | 545.07 Mbps | 18.12—70.35 Mbps | 26.68 Mbps | 10 |
| 4 | Ferndown Town | 910.5 Mbps | 17.93—47.55 Mbps | 26.43 Mbps | 10 |
| 5 | Weymouth | 279.93 Mbps | 18.53—37.89 Mbps | 24.19 Mbps | 9 |
| 6 | Dorchester | 676.32 Mbps | 18.02—47.53 Mbps | 23.63 Mbps | 8 |
| 7 | Abbotsbury | 346.91 Mbps | 18.24—44.35 Mbps | 23.56 Mbps | 8 |
| 8 | Lytchett Minster and Upton | 499.35 Mbps | 16.24—45.22 Mbps | 23.49 Mbps | 10 |
| 9 | Sturminster Marshall | 498 Mbps | 17.07—44.33 Mbps | 22.29 Mbps | 9 |
| 10 | Sherborne | 258.75 Mbps | 16.47—37.29 Mbps | 22.17 Mbps | 7 |
| 11 | Bourton | 893.87 Mbps | 15.69—55.01 Mbps | 21.73 Mbps | 8 |
| 12 | Portland | 102.9 Mbps | 14.15—36.2 Mbps | 20.15 Mbps | 6 |
| 13 | Thorncombe | 469 Mbps | 14.14—39.92 Mbps | 19.53 Mbps | 7 |
| 14 | Piddletrenthide | 446.53 Mbps | 16.2—48.15 Mbps | 19.3 Mbps | 10 |
| 15 | Bettiscombe | 576.6 Mbps | 13.94—39.23 Mbps | 18.72 Mbps | 8 |
| 16 | Verwood | 389.28 Mbps | 13.53—34.79 Mbps | 18.46 Mbps | 9 |
| 17 | Okeford Fitzpaine | 248.63 Mbps | 12.35—38.83 Mbps | 16.42 Mbps | 7 |
| 18 | Alderholt | 357.98 Mbps | 10.63—35.68 Mbps | 15.55 Mbps | 9 |
| 19 | Swanage | 172.72 Mbps | 7.12—39.26 Mbps | 13.09 Mbps | 8 |
| 20 | Beaminster | 880.35 Mbps | 5.21—38.57 Mbps | 10.51 Mbps | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Dorset
Dorset has 18 ISPs available.
BT is the fastest provider in Dorset with 910.5 Mbps, and an average speed range of 20.01—50.2 Mbps.
Users in Dorset see an average internet speed of 17.1 up to 45.05 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 910.5 Mbps.
BT is available in Dorset, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 910.5 Mbps.
Plusnet is available in Dorset, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 74.48 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: 13 Jan 2021