Internet Providers in Dorset
There are 17 different providers available to and being tested by people living in Dorset. Typical internet speeds vary from 12.99 to 37.42 Mbps, and the highest speed we've seen is 567.77 Mbps from Virgin Media. Other fast providers include Wessex Internet with 478.06 Mbps, Vodafone with 468.83 Mbps, and BT with 346.91 Mbps. Overall, internet speeds in Dorset are 11.04% worse than the United Kingdom national average of 20.38 Mbps. The most common provider in Dorset is BT, their typical speeds ranging from 14.28 to 44.59 Mbps.
Dorset Over Time
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Dorset
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | # Cities Served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BT | 346.91 Mbps | 14.28—44.59 Mbps | 27 |
| 2 | TalkTalk | 149.94 Mbps | 10.36—30.88 Mbps | 26 |
| 3 | Plusnet | 73.81 Mbps | 13.38—32.88 Mbps | 25 |
| 4 | EE | 116.21 Mbps | 10.28—33.35 Mbps | 24 |
| 5 | Vodafone | 468.83 Mbps | 15.43—36.17 Mbps | 22 |
| 6 | Sky Broadband | 109.63 Mbps | 10.97—29.62 Mbps | 20 |
| 7 | Post Office Broadband | 74.68 Mbps | 4.55—15.52 Mbps | 16 |
| 8 | Virgin Media | 567.77 Mbps | 16.57—101.62 Mbps | 9 |
| 9 | Wessex Internet | 478.06 Mbps | 22.8—96.08 Mbps | 9 |
| 10 | Zen Internet | 73.19 Mbps | 17.12—36.06 Mbps | 4 |
| 11 | iDNET | 102.39 Mbps | 12.32—36.78 Mbps | 2 |
| 12 | CIX | 36.78 Mbps | 10.9—35.6 Mbps | 2 |
| 13 | Andrews & Arnold | 147.66 Mbps | 4.12—29.37 Mbps | 2 |
| 14 | KCOM | 71.92 Mbps | 2.24—12.5 Mbps | 2 |
| 15 | Juice Broadband | 345.8 Mbps | 76.44—141.7 Mbps | 1 |
| 16 | CCS Leeds | 95.98 Mbps | 59.88—77.66 Mbps | 1 |
| 17 | Independent Fibre Networks | 196.31 Mbps | 22.03—57.19 Mbps | 1 |
Cities and Provider Speeds in Dorset
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winterbourne Abbas | 172.21 Mbps | 35.85—73.09 Mbps | 57.57 Mbps | 4 |
| 2 | Blandford Forum | 170.48 Mbps | 23.23—69.22 Mbps | 30.5 Mbps | 3 |
| 3 | Colehill | 449.4 Mbps | 16.28—48.07 Mbps | 22.4 Mbps | 9 |
| 4 | Abbotsbury | 346.91 Mbps | 15.4—45.34 Mbps | 22.32 Mbps | 8 |
| 5 | Arne | 287.73 Mbps | 15.38—43.03 Mbps | 19.72 Mbps | 7 |
| 6 | Lytchett Minster and Upton | 345.8 Mbps | 13.66—46.26 Mbps | 19.58 Mbps | 8 |
| 7 | Christchurch | 378.31 Mbps | 13.69—48.25 Mbps | 19.48 Mbps | 10 |
| 8 | Dorchester | 302.38 Mbps | 14.1—39.98 Mbps | 19.48 Mbps | 8 |
| 9 | Sturminster Marshall | 340.39 Mbps | 14.99—38.29 Mbps | 19.4 Mbps | 8 |
| 10 | Ferndown Town | 567.77 Mbps | 13.16—33.53 Mbps | 19.02 Mbps | 8 |
| 11 | Weymouth | 279.93 Mbps | 13.09—36.07 Mbps | 18.67 Mbps | 7 |
| 12 | Verwood | 302.13 Mbps | 13.83—36.22 Mbps | 18.36 Mbps | 8 |
| 13 | Bourton | 478.06 Mbps | 12.76—42.1 Mbps | 17.6 Mbps | 8 |
| 14 | Sherborne | 468.83 Mbps | 13.33—35.49 Mbps | 17.59 Mbps | 8 |
| 15 | Portland | 155.17 Mbps | 12.08—33.47 Mbps | 16.5 Mbps | 6 |
| 16 | Thorncombe | 295.39 Mbps | 11.72—33.99 Mbps | 16.34 Mbps | 7 |
| 17 | Piddletrenthide | 290.74 Mbps | 10.81—36.02 Mbps | 15.75 Mbps | 8 |
| 18 | Okeford Fitzpaine | 123.92 Mbps | 10—28.57 Mbps | 14.72 Mbps | 7 |
| 19 | Beaminster | 191.53 Mbps | 10.1—28.96 Mbps | 13.74 Mbps | 5 |
| 20 | Alderholt | 297.79 Mbps | 8.05—34.45 Mbps | 11.7 Mbps | 9 |
| 21 | Bettiscombe | 296.41 Mbps | 8.19—27.81 Mbps | 10.92 Mbps | 7 |
| 22 | Swanage | 94.53 Mbps | 6.52—28.64 Mbps | 9.1 Mbps | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Dorset
Dorset has 17 ISPs available.
Virgin Media is the fastest provider in Dorset with 567.77 Mbps, and an average speed range of 16.57—101.62 Mbps.
Users in Dorset see an average internet speed of 12.99 up to 37.42 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 567.77 Mbps.
BT is available in Dorset, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 346.91 Mbps.
TalkTalk is available in Dorset, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 149.94 Mbps.
Plusnet is available in Dorset, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 73.81 Mbps.
The provider with the most users in Dorset is BT.
Last updated: 26 Mar 2020