14 providers, including Sky and BT, offer 197 broadband deals, checked . 194 are on a line and 3 by satellite, and the fastest is EE at 1,600 Mbps. Full fibre reaches 30.0% of homes in Orkney Islands, though only 46% of those homes use it so far. Typical measured speed is 41 Mbps down, 59% below the UK download average.
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Best value broadband deal in Orkney Islands
The best value in Orkney Islands is 4th Utility's 300Mb Full Fibre (24 Months), the cheapest deal that is a real step up in speed: £240 across year one, about £20 a month. At 300 Mbps it copes with anything a household runs at once.
Best value in Orkney Islands
£20/mo
for 12 months, then £40/mo
How we picked this
The cheapest deal at least 1.3 times faster than the cheapest here, with as much speed per pound. 153 of 194 fixed-line deals qualified. Prices checked 28 October 2026.
Cheapest broadband deal in Orkney Islands
The cheapest deal in Orkney Islands is Fibre 40 from Onestream at £18.50 a month for 40 Mbps. 4th Utility is essentially level at £20.00 a month. Well below the UK average, which shows on a busy evening.
Cheapest in Orkney Islands
£18.50/mo
rises to £21.25 in April 2027 (+£2.75)
How we picked this
The lowest cost over the first year, out of 194 fixed-line deals here. Prices checked 28 October 2026.
Runner-up on price
£20/mo
for 12 months, then £40/mo
Fastest broadband deal in Orkney Islands
The fastest deal available in Orkney Islands is Full Fibre 1.6GB from EE at 1,600 Mbps. Zen Internet matches it at the same top speed.
Fastest in Orkney Islands
£36.99/mo
rises to £40.99 in March 2027 (+£4)
How we picked this
The highest advertised download speed out of 197 broadband deals here, the cheaper one on a tie. Prices checked 28 October 2026.
Runner-up on speed
£45/mo
No rises, no surprises.
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£24/mo
may rise during contract
£24/mo
may rise during contract
£26.99/mo
rises to £30.99 in March 2027 (+£4)
£25.99/mo
rises to £29.99 in March 2027 (+£4)
Where these figures come from
Prices checked 28 October 2026.
Broadband providers in Orkney Islands
14 providers serve Orkney Islands including Sky, BT and Vodafone, with EE the fastest at 1,600 Mbps.
Ranked by Ofcom complaints per 100,000 customers, fewest first. What the arrows mean
Ofcom records the typical Orkney Islands download speed at 41 Mbps.
Where these figures come from
Prices checked 28 October 2026.
Satellite broadband in Orkney Islands
Starlink needs a dish with a clear view of the sky. Its home plans cost from £40 to £80 a month on a one-month contract, with £19 upfront.
Cheapest by satellite
£40/mo
may rise
Fastest by satellite
£80/mo
may rise
Broadband in Orkney Islands: the local picture
Source: The deals we list in Orkney Islands, checked 28 October 2026.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026.
Who lives in Orkney Islands
Orkney Islands had about 10,600 households at Scotland’s 2022 Census. 14.8% of residents are under 15 and 24.9% are 65 or over, more than Scotland’s 20.1%.
Source: Scotland’s Census 2022, National Records of Scotland.
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Room to upgrade in Orkney Islands
Only 46% of the 4,015 homes here that can get full fibre are on it.
Is your broadband good enough?
The typical Orkney Islands line runs 41 Mbps.
Working from home
Streaming and family use
OKWhere these figures come from: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026.
What speeds are people actually getting?
Gigabit reaches 30% of Orkney Islands. The full split by band is below.
Where these figures come from: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026.
What broadband coverage does Orkney Islands have?
Superfast broadband reaches 87% of Orkney Islands premises but gigabit only 30%, so around 57% of homes can get fast broadband but not the fastest.
Where these figures come from: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026. See how every UK region compares in The State of UK Broadband.
Can I rely on mobile broadband in Orkney Islands?
Outdoor 5G reaches 78% of Orkney Islands, but 2% of homes get no indoor 4G from any network, so a mobile backup here wants a window.
Where these figures come from: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026.
Broadband speeds by Orkney Islands neighbourhood
Measured speeds range from 53 Mbps in Kirkwall to 29 Mbps in West Mainland, so your street matters more than the Orkney Islands average.
| Neighbourhood | Median | vs area | Avg upload | Superfast | Gigabit | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwall KW15 | 53 | +12 | 12 | 98% | 15% | 78% |
| Stromness and South Isles KW16 | 35 | -6 | 8 | 80% | 20% | 78% |
| West Mainland KW17 | 29 | -12 | 7 | 82% | 44% | 78% |
Measured Ofcom data per Orkney Islands neighbourhood, ranked fastest first. Median download and average upload are in Mbps; vs area is the median difference from the Orkney Islands average; superfast, gigabit and 5G are the % of premises covered. Swipe the table sideways for more columns.
Where these figures come from: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026.
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