15 providers, including Sky and BT, offer 198 broadband deals, checked . 194 are on a line, 1 by 5G or 4G and 3 by satellite, and the fastest is EE at 1,600 Mbps. Full fibre reaches 20.0% of homes in Shetland Islands, though only 49% of those homes use it so far. Typical measured speed is 47 Mbps down, 53% below the UK download average.
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Best value broadband deal in Shetland Islands
The best value in Shetland 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 Shetland 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 Shetland Islands
The cheapest deal in Shetland 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 Shetland 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 Shetland Islands
The fastest deal available in Shetland Islands is Full Fibre 1.6GB from EE at 1,600 Mbps. Zen Internet matches it at the same top speed.
Fastest in Shetland Islands
£36.99/mo
rises to £40.99 in March 2027 (+£4)
How we picked this
The highest advertised download speed out of 198 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 Shetland Islands
15 providers serve Shetland 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 Shetland Islands download speed at 47 Mbps.
Where these figures come from
Prices checked 28 October 2026.
Satellite broadband in Shetland 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 Shetland Islands: the local picture
Source: The deals we list in Shetland Islands, checked 28 October 2026.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026.
Who lives in Shetland Islands
Shetland Islands had about 10,600 households at Scotland’s 2022 Census. 16.8% of residents are under 15 and 21.8% are 65 or over, more than Scotland’s 20.1%.
Source: Scotland’s Census 2022, National Records of Scotland.
Upgrade nudge
Room to upgrade in Shetland Islands
Only 49% of the 2,678 homes here that can get full fibre are on it.
Is your broadband good enough?
The typical Shetland Islands line runs 47 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 20% of Shetland Islands. The full split by band is below.
Where these figures come from: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026.
What broadband coverage does Shetland Islands have?
Superfast broadband reaches 87% of Shetland Islands premises but gigabit only 20%, so around 67% 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 Shetland Islands?
Outdoor 5G reaches 54% of Shetland Islands homes. Here is how mobile holds up if the line drops.
Where these figures come from: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026.
Broadband speeds by Shetland Islands neighbourhood
Measured speeds range from 57 Mbps in Lerwick North and Bressay to 38 Mbps in Shetland (ZE2), so your street matters more than the Shetland Islands average.
| Neighbourhood | Median | vs area | Avg upload | Superfast | Gigabit | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lerwick North and Bressay ZE1 | 57 | +10 | 13 | 98% | 4% | 54% |
| Shetland (ZE3) ZE3 | 40 | -7 | 8 | 81% | 0% | 54% |
| Shetland (ZE2) ZE2 | 38 | -9 | 9 | 80% | 31% | 54% |
Measured Ofcom data per Shetland Islands neighbourhood, ranked fastest first. Median download and average upload are in Mbps; vs area is the median difference from the Shetland 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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