Internet Providers in Dorset
There are 18 different providers available to and being tested by people living in Dorset. Typical internet speeds vary from 15.84 to 43.87 Mbps, and the highest speed we've seen is 908.21 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 19.61% worse than the United Kingdom national average of 26.97 Mbps. The most common provider in Dorset is BT, their typical speeds ranging from 18.22 to 49.34 Mbps.
Dorset Over Time
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Dorset
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | # Cities Served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BT | 908.21 Mbps | 18.22—49.34 Mbps | 26 |
| 2 | Plusnet | 74.48 Mbps | 15.18—33.03 Mbps | 26 |
| 3 | TalkTalk | 149.94 Mbps | 12.4—34.25 Mbps | 26 |
| 4 | EE | 74.4 Mbps | 12.64—36.32 Mbps | 24 |
| 5 | Vodafone | 468.83 Mbps | 19.32—36.63 Mbps | 23 |
| 6 | Sky Broadband | 125.49 Mbps | 13.2—39.59 Mbps | 19 |
| 7 | Post Office Broadband | 74.68 Mbps | 4.95—15.67 Mbps | 19 |
| 8 | KCOM | 72.4 Mbps | 3.54—28.09 Mbps | 10 |
| 9 | Virgin Media | 567.77 Mbps | 24.24—109.96 Mbps | 9 |
| 10 | Wessex Internet | 499.35 Mbps | 21.06—101.53 Mbps | 9 |
| 11 | Zen Internet | 73.93 Mbps | 9.95—36.06 Mbps | 6 |
| 12 | CIX | 36.78 Mbps | 10.9—35.6 Mbps | 2 |
| 13 | iDNET | 140.58 Mbps | 4.42—30.87 Mbps | 2 |
| 14 | Andrews & Arnold | 147.66 Mbps | 4.16—30.1 Mbps | 2 |
| 15 | Independent Fibre Networks | 357.98 Mbps | 46.89—187.08 Mbps | 1 |
| 16 | Juice Broadband | 295.25 Mbps | 76.44—90.72 Mbps | 1 |
| 17 | CCS Leeds | 95.98 Mbps | 46—89.51 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 | Colehill | 449.4 Mbps | 19.66—49.2 Mbps | 26.46 Mbps | 9 |
| 2 | Arne | 521.11 Mbps | 19.72—55.74 Mbps | 26.19 Mbps | 7 |
| 3 | Christchurch | 545.07 Mbps | 17.1—69.03 Mbps | 25.22 Mbps | 10 |
| 4 | Abbotsbury | 346.91 Mbps | 17.72—46.61 Mbps | 23.61 Mbps | 8 |
| 5 | Ferndown Town | 908.21 Mbps | 15.91—40.72 Mbps | 22.97 Mbps | 10 |
| 6 | Weymouth | 279.93 Mbps | 17.23—37.26 Mbps | 22.46 Mbps | 9 |
| 7 | Dorchester | 676.32 Mbps | 16.64—47.52 Mbps | 22.44 Mbps | 8 |
| 8 | Sturminster Marshall | 498 Mbps | 16.78—42.9 Mbps | 21.91 Mbps | 9 |
| 9 | Sherborne | 468.83 Mbps | 15.43—37.85 Mbps | 21.56 Mbps | 7 |
| 10 | Bourton | 893.87 Mbps | 15.53—53.24 Mbps | 21.2 Mbps | 8 |
| 11 | Lytchett Minster and Upton | 499.35 Mbps | 13.66—44.42 Mbps | 21.09 Mbps | 9 |
| 12 | Portland | 88.79 Mbps | 14.26—36.31 Mbps | 20.44 Mbps | 6 |
| 13 | Piddletrenthide | 438.9 Mbps | 15.72—44.74 Mbps | 18.99 Mbps | 10 |
| 14 | Verwood | 389.28 Mbps | 13.87—34.69 Mbps | 18.51 Mbps | 9 |
| 15 | Okeford Fitzpaine | 248.63 Mbps | 13.79—39.26 Mbps | 17.64 Mbps | 7 |
| 16 | Thorncombe | 469 Mbps | 12.02—37.26 Mbps | 17.05 Mbps | 7 |
| 17 | Bettiscombe | 576.6 Mbps | 12.45—38.3 Mbps | 17.03 Mbps | 8 |
| 18 | Alderholt | 357.98 Mbps | 9.43—36.57 Mbps | 13.71 Mbps | 9 |
| 19 | Swanage | 172.72 Mbps | 4.94—30.85 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 8 |
| 20 | Beaminster | 880.35 Mbps | 4.36—26.41 Mbps | 7.54 Mbps | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Dorset
Dorset has 18 ISPs available.
BT is the fastest provider in Dorset with 908.21 Mbps, and an average speed range of 18.22—49.34 Mbps.
Users in Dorset see an average internet speed of 15.84 up to 43.87 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 908.21 Mbps.
BT is available in Dorset, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 908.21 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: 24 Oct 2020