Compare Broadband & Fibre in Dorset

Welcome to Home Broadband Guide, your go-to destination for broadband insights in Dorset. Recognising that a stable and quick internet connection is essential in the modern world, whether for residents or businesses here, we aim to support you in this digital era. By using our thorough comparison tool, you can conveniently examine and compare a broad spectrum of broadband providers, assuring that you make a decision that caters to your specific needs. Leave behind the days of poor connections and embrace smooth internet surfing, streaming, and gaming – we're here to help you pinpoint the best broadband fit for your home or business in Dorset.

Broadband Providers in Dorset

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Co-op Broadband
Members lock in for £26/month for 2026		Check Packages
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Save £99 on superfast, save £154 on superfast plus IP and save up to £429 on ultrafast.

Money Supermarket
Save up to £202.08 on your broadband*		Check Packages
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*Annual Savings based on average monthly bill of £36.76 from nationally representative sample (1000) vs our cheapest average monthly cost for superfast Fibre broadband (>55Mbs) Sky. MoneySuperMarket data correct as of 12th May 2025.

Broadband Genie
UK's most trusted, independent broadband expert		Check Packages
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Broadband Genie is the UK's most trusted, independent broadband expert and comparison site. Their mission is to find people the best-quality broadband, the best-value deals, better reliability and the fastest speeds.

EE
All Broadband plans from EE come with unlimited data		Check Packages
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EE offer the fastest speeds your line can handle and never slow you down, unlike some providers may do at peak hours. The actual speeds you receive will depend on various factors like how far you are from the exchange, and the quality of the internal wiring and where you place your router.

Average Broadband Speed in Dorset

Download Speed
71 Mbps
Upload Speed
18 Mbps

Types of Broadband

There are several types of wired and mobile broadband services available:

  • Full fibre broadband (FTTP) is the fastest wired broadband connection. It uses a direct fibre optic cable connection to your property and is common in heavily built-up areas. This is becoming more and more popular as providers begin to roll out full-fibre across the UK. This is the fastest connection and can have speeds up to 1Gbps on average.
  • Standard fibre broadband (FTTC) is another wired broadband option where the green cabinet serving your property is connected to fibre, but the last part of the connection uses a copper wire phone line. This causes slower connections, and on average only have top speeds of 78Mbps
  • Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) broadband is a copper wire-based connection that extends from your property to the telephone exchange. It is commonly found in rural areas but may not meet the performance needs of today's homes and businesses.

In addition to wired broadband, there are also mobile broadband options:

  • 4G broadband, also known as mobile broadband, utilises the mobile networks your phone runs on to provide fast and reliable broadband service to homes and businesses.
  • 5G broadband is a newer form of mobile broadband that employs the latest generation of communication technology. It is currently being rolled out across the UK by mobile network operators. This will offer faster speeds, but you do need to be close to a 5G mast.

What is the average monthly usage in Dorset?

The average internet usage each month is 359GBs.

What is the maximum download speed in Dorset?

The maximum download speed reported is 193Mbps. * This may vary as it is reported by local users

What is the maximum upload speed in Dorset?

The maximum upload speed reported is 60Mbps. * This may vary as it is reported by local users

Areas in Dorset