10 providers, including Sky and BT, offer 42 broadband deals, checked . 39 are on a line and 3 by satellite, and the fastest is Starlink at 400 Mbps. Typical measured speed is 57 Mbps down, 44% below the UK download average.
Deals for Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1), checked and refreshed daily.
Cheapest broadband deal in Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1)
The cheapest deal in Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1) is Fibre 40 from Onestream at £18.50 a month for 40 Mbps. POP Telecom is essentially level at £22.50 a month. Well below the UK average, which shows on a busy evening.
Broadband in Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1): the local picture
Gigabit, compared
Gigabit broadband reaches 4% of premises here, lower than in 97% of postcode districts across the UK.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026.
Is your broadband good enough?
The typical Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1) line runs 57 Mbps.
Working from home
Multiple devices at onceShould cope
13 Mbps average upload (UK average upload: 27 Mbps).
Streaming and family use
OK
4K Netflix/YouTube screens2+ at once
Download a film (5GB)~12 min
Household of 4 to 5 peopleShould be fine
Where these figures come from: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026.
What speeds are people actually getting?
Gigabit reaches 4% of Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1). The full split by band is below.
300Mbps+ (Ultrafast fibre)1%
30 to 300Mbps (Superfast)83%
10 to 30Mbps (Standard)13%
Under 10Mbps (Below decent)3%
~100homes 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 Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1) have?
Superfast broadband reaches 98% of Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1) premises but gigabit only 4%, so around 94% of homes can get fast broadband but not the fastest.
0.3%
below decent broadband
Almost every premises in Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1) meets the minimum broadband standard, better than the UK average of 0.4%.
MetricLerwick North and Bressay (ZE1)UK AvgDiff
Superfast (30Mbps+)98.0%94.6%+3.6%
Ultrafast (100Mbps+)4.0%81.0%-95.1%
Ultrafast (300 Mbps+)4.0%82.6%-95.2%
Gigabit-capable4.0%80.1%-95.1%
Below decent broadband0.3%0.4%Better
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 Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1)?
Outdoor 5G reaches 54% of Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1) homes. Here is how mobile holds up if the line drops.
Mobile signal in Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1) is too patchy to rely on. Indoor 4G coverage is below the level we'd expect for a usable backup, and 5G suffers the same indoor penetration issues. A fixed-line broadband connection is essential here.
Where these figures come from: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026.
How Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1) compares within Shetland Islands
Across 3 postcode districts in Shetland Islands, by connection count, typical speed and gigabit coverage.
What broadband speed can I get in Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1)?
At 57 Mbps, the typical speed in Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1) is slower than the typical UK connection. A common reason for slow broadband is an older package, so check whether a newer one is available on your line. Superfast broadband is available to most premises here.
Can I get fibre broadband in Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1)?
Superfast broadband (30 Mbps or more) is widely available in Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1), but gigabit coverage is lower at 4% of premises. For now, most premises get superfast over part-fibre lines, and full fibre is the next upgrade.
What is the cheapest broadband in Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1)?
The lowest price in Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1) today is £18.50 a month, for Fibre 40 from Onestream on part-fibre at 40 Mbps. The lowest monthly price isn't always the cheapest over a year, so check the first-year cost too, especially if an intro price ends early.
Why is my broadband slow in Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1)?
Speeds are lower than the UK average in Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1), where broadband typically runs at 57 Mbps. Checking which newer packages your line can take is a good first step, as providers add faster deals over time.
Is mobile coverage good in Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1)?
Indoor mobile coverage in Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1) falls short, with all-network 4G reaching 58% of premises. A reliable fixed-line connection is the safer choice here.
What upload speed can I get in Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1)?
Upload speeds in Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1) average around 13 Mbps. A full-fibre (FTTP) connection delivers the best upload performance.
Why is broadband in Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1) different from nearby Shetland (ZE2)?
Mostly the networks: the typical speed in Lerwick North and Bressay (ZE1) is 57 Mbps, against 38 Mbps in Shetland (ZE2), a 50% gap. Gaps like this usually come from which companies have built where, whether full fibre has arrived and how old the local exchange is.
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