Broadband in Dorset: 76% can get full fibre.
In Dorset, 75.8% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), below the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 76.7% of premises. Full fibre grew by 5.7 points in six months. It ranks 233rd of 361 council areas for full fibre.
Broadband coverage in Dorset
Three things to know before you choose
About 48,012 premises in Dorset cannot get full fibre yet, so check your exact address before you pick a deal.
Here, gigabit coverage (76.7%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.
Only 45% of premises that can get full fibre use it. If your street has it, you may get more speed for a similar price.
Dorset vs the South West, England and the UK
Region, nation and UK figures are totals of all council areas, weighted by premises. Take-up is the share of premises with full fibre available that use it.
How fast Dorset is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 75th biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Gigabit coverage includes full fibre and upgraded cable.
Most homes that can get full fibre in Dorset haven’t switched
Of every 100 premises, 76 can get full fibre and 34 use it. That is a take-up of 45%, against 47.1% across the UK.
Compare full fibre dealsBroadband providers and cheapest deals in Dorset
11 providers have broadband deals at DT2 7RX, a postcode in Dorset:
| Speed | Cheapest deal | Average a month | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Under 150 Mb | Onestream Fibre 40 40 Mb · 24 months | £21.25 | 31 |
| Fast 150–500 Mb | Starlink Residential - 200 Mbps 200 Mb · 1 months | £79 | 2 |
Broadband-only deals listed for DT2 7RX on 27 October 2026. Some networks, such as Virgin Media and smaller full fibre builders, are checked address by address, so your list may be longer. Average a month includes set-up fees and contracted price rises.
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Neighbouring council areas
| Council | Full fibre | Gigabit | Change* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | 79.4% | 89% | +1.0 pts |
| Dorset | 75.8% | 76.7% | +5.7 pts |
| New Forest | 75.4% | 77.4% | +4.7 pts |
| East Devon | 75.2% | 75.2% | +1.3 pts |
| Bath and North East Somerset | 72.9% | 79.3% | +2.4 pts |
| Wiltshire | 69.7% | 76.9% | +3.2 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
Broadband in Dorset: common questions
Is full fibre available in Dorset?
Yes, for 75.8% of premises in January 2026 (149,983 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in Dorset?
76.7% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.
Which broadband providers cover Dorset?
At DT2 7RX we found 11 providers, including POP Telecom, Starlink, Onestream, Vodafone. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.
How does Dorset compare with the UK?
Full fibre in Dorset is 5.2 points below the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 233rd of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in Dorset is very slow?
Yes. 1,114 premises in Dorset cannot get 10 Mb. They can request a better connection under the Universal Service Obligation, free up to £3,400.
Coverage and take-up: Ofcom Connected Nations, January 2026 data, Open Government Licence v3.0. Region and location: Office for National Statistics, OGL v3.0. Deals: live prices for DT2 7RX. Methodology →