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Best broadband deals in Stromness and South Isles (KW16)

197 deals reach Stromness and South Isles (KW16). The cheapest fixed-line deal is £18.50 a month with Onestream.

Last updated 28 October 202614 providers197 deals
In short

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. Typical measured speed is 35 Mbps down, 65% below the UK download average.

Deals for Stromness and South Isles (KW16), checked and refreshed daily.

Best value broadband deal in Stromness and South Isles (KW16)

The best value in Stromness and South Isles (KW16) 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 Stromness and South Isles (KW16)

4th Utility logo
Full fibre24-month contract£20 for 12 months£0 upfront

£20/mo

for 12 months, then £40/mo

Full details
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 Stromness and South Isles (KW16)

The cheapest deal in Stromness and South Isles (KW16) 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 Stromness and South Isles (KW16)

Onestream logo

Fibre 40

40Mbps download
Part fibre24-month contract£0 upfront

£18.50/mo

rises to £21.25 in April 2027 (+£2.75)

Full details
How we picked this

The lowest cost over the first year, out of 194 fixed-line deals here. Prices checked 28 October 2026.

Fastest broadband deal in Stromness and South Isles (KW16)

The fastest deal available in Stromness and South Isles (KW16) is Full Fibre 1.6GB from EE at 1,600 Mbps. Sky matches it at the same top speed.

Fastest in Stromness and South Isles (KW16)

EE logo

Full Fibre 1.6GB

1600Mbps download
Full fibre24-month contract£80 Reward Card+£30 upfront

£36.99/mo

rises to £40.99 in March 2027 (+£4)

Full details
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

Sky logo

Sky Full Fibre 1.6GB

1600Mbps download
Full fibre24-month contract£95 Gift Card+£5 upfront

£38/mo

may rise during contract

Full details

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Plusnet logo

Full Fibre 900

900Mbps download
Full fibre24-month contract£150 Reward Card£0 upfront

£26.99/mo

rises to £30.99 in March 2027 (+£4)

Full details
BT logo

Full Fibre 300

300Mbps download
Full fibre24-month contract£120 Reward Card£0 upfront

£25.99/mo

rises to £29.99 in March 2027 (+£4)

Full details
Where these figures come from

Prices checked 28 October 2026.

Broadband providers in Stromness and South Isles (KW16)

14 providers serve Stromness and South Isles (KW16) 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 Stromness and South Isles (KW16) download speed at 35 Mbps.

Where these figures come from

Prices checked 28 October 2026.

Satellite broadband in Stromness and South Isles (KW16)

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.

Broadband in Stromness and South Isles (KW16): the local picture

Smaller networks
Two smaller networks carry deals here: Rise Fibre and 4th Utility.

Source: The deals we list in Stromness and South Isles (KW16), checked 28 October 2026.

Gigabit, compared
Gigabit broadband reaches 20% of premises here, lower than in 95% of postcode districts across the UK.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026.

Is your broadband good enough?

The typical Stromness and South Isles (KW16) line runs 35 Mbps.

Working from home

Multiple devices at onceShould cope
8 Mbps average upload (UK average upload: 27 Mbps).

Streaming and family use

OK
4K Netflix/YouTube screens1+ at once
Download a film (5GB)~19 min
Household of 4 to 5 peopleMay notice slowdowns

Where these figures come from: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026.

What speeds are people actually getting?

Gigabit reaches 20% of Stromness and South Isles (KW16). The full split by band is below.

300Mbps+ (Ultrafast fibre)0%
30 to 300Mbps (Superfast)56%
10 to 30Mbps (Standard)24%
Under 10Mbps (Below decent)20%
~230homes here could already be on a faster line than they are.

Where these figures come from: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026.

What broadband coverage does Stromness and South Isles (KW16) have?

Superfast broadband reaches 80% of Stromness and South Isles (KW16) premises but gigabit only 20%, so around 60% of homes can get fast broadband but not the fastest.

MetricStromness and South Isles (KW16)UK AvgDiff
Superfast (30Mbps+)80.1%94.6%-15.3%
Ultrafast (100Mbps+)20.2%81.0%-75.1%
Ultrafast (300 Mbps+)20.2%82.6%-75.5%
Gigabit-capable20.2%80.1%-74.8%
Below decent broadband4.7%0.4%Worse

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 Stromness and South Isles (KW16)?

Outdoor 5G reaches 78% of Stromness and South Isles (KW16), but 2% of homes get no indoor 4G from any network, so a mobile backup here wants a window.

4G indoor coverage
73%
from all major networks indoors
5G availability
78%
outdoor 5G from at least one network
Next-gen 5G
77%
standalone 5G, lower latency
No 4G indoors
1.6%
no 4G signal at all indoors

What the two 5G figures mean

Indoor 4G covers most of Stromness and South Isles (KW16) but coverage gaps mean mobile data is best treated as an occasional backup, not a substitute for a fixed-line connection.

Where these figures come from: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026.

How Stromness and South Isles (KW16) compares within Orkney Islands

Across 3 postcode districts in Orkney Islands, by connection count, typical speed and gigabit coverage.

Connections
3rd of 3
17.1% of Orkney Islands · 1,167 connections
Typical speed
2nd of 3
35 Mbps · Orkney Islands 41 Mbps
Gigabit coverage
2nd of 3
20% · Orkney Islands 30%
Largest postcode districts in Orkney Islands
AreaConnections
Stromness and South Isles (KW16)1,167
Fastest postcode districts in Orkney Islands
AreaTypical speed
Stromness and South Isles (KW16)35 Mbps
Best gigabit coverage in Orkney Islands
AreaGigabit
Stromness and South Isles (KW16)20%

Where these figures come from: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What broadband speed can I get in Stromness and South Isles (KW16)?
Broadband in Stromness and South Isles (KW16) typically runs at 35 Mbps, below the UK average of 101 Mbps. That doesn't mean you're stuck with it, as speeds can change from one street to the next. Gigabit broadband reaches 20% of premises here, so you may be able to get something faster.
Can I get fibre broadband in Stromness and South Isles (KW16)?
Yes, part-fibre broadband is widely available in Stromness and South Isles (KW16), with speeds of about 30 to 80 Mbps. Gigabit coverage is more limited, at 20% of premises. Across the UK, it reaches 80%.
What is the cheapest broadband in Stromness and South Isles (KW16)?
Fibre 40 from Onestream costs £18.50 a month, the cheapest price we found in Stromness and South Isles (KW16), for 40 Mbps on part-fibre. The cheapest deal you can order may be different, because the networks on your street decide which providers can connect you.
Why is my broadband slow in Stromness and South Isles (KW16)?
Slow broadband usually comes down to an old package, an older type of line or busy evening times, and in Stromness and South Isles (KW16) 4.7% of premises can't get decent broadband (at least 10 Mbps), well above the UK figure. Often the fix is a new package on the same line.
Is mobile coverage good in Stromness and South Isles (KW16)?
Indoor 4G from all networks reaches 73% of premises in Stromness and South Isles (KW16). Outdoor 5G is widespread, reaching 78% of premises. Your phone can work as a backup, but a reliable fixed connection matters more here than in places with better signal.
What upload speed can I get in Stromness and South Isles (KW16)?
Upload speeds in Stromness and South Isles (KW16) average around 8 Mbps. A full-fibre (FTTP) connection delivers the best upload performance.
Is broadband getting faster in Stromness and South Isles (KW16)?
Yes. Stromness and South Isles (KW16) is part way through its fibre rollout, with gigabit broadband at 20% of premises and more being added. Many addresses may now be able to get faster speeds than a year ago.

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