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Best broadband deals in Shetland (ZE2)

198 deals reach Shetland (ZE2). The cheapest fixed-line deal is £18.50 a month with Onestream.

Last updated 29 October 202615 providers198 deals
In short

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. Typical measured speed is 38 Mbps down, 62% below the UK download average.

Deals for Shetland (ZE2), checked and refreshed daily.

Best value broadband deal in Shetland (ZE2)

The best value in Shetland (ZE2) 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.

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 29 October 2026.

Cheapest broadband deal in Shetland (ZE2)

The cheapest deal in Shetland (ZE2) 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 (ZE2)

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 29 October 2026.

Fastest broadband deal in Shetland (ZE2)

The fastest deal available in Shetland (ZE2) is Full Fibre 1.6GB from EE at 1,600 Mbps. Sky matches it at the same top speed.

Fastest in Shetland (ZE2)

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 198 broadband deals here, the cheaper one on a tie. Prices checked 29 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 29 October 2026.

Broadband providers in Shetland (ZE2)

15 providers serve Shetland (ZE2) 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 (ZE2) download speed at 38 Mbps.

Where these figures come from

Prices checked 29 October 2026.

Satellite broadband in Shetland (ZE2)

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 Shetland (ZE2): the local picture

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

Source: The deals we list in Shetland (ZE2), checked 29 October 2026.

Gigabit, compared
Gigabit broadband reaches 31% of premises here, lower than in 93% of postcode districts across the UK.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026.

Is your broadband good enough?

The typical Shetland (ZE2) line runs 38 Mbps.

Working from home

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

Streaming and family use

OK
4K Netflix/YouTube screens1+ at once
Download a film (5GB)~18 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 31% of Shetland (ZE2). The full split by band is below.

300Mbps+ (Ultrafast fibre)2%
30 to 300Mbps (Superfast)50%
10 to 30Mbps (Standard)30%
Under 10Mbps (Below decent)18%
~1,250homes 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 Shetland (ZE2) have?

Superfast broadband reaches 80% of Shetland (ZE2) premises but gigabit only 31%, so around 49% of homes can get fast broadband but not the fastest.

MetricShetland (ZE2)UK AvgDiff
Superfast (30Mbps+)79.9%94.6%-15.5%
Ultrafast (100Mbps+)30.9%81.0%-61.9%
Ultrafast (300 Mbps+)30.9%82.6%-62.6%
Gigabit-capable30.9%80.1%-61.4%
Below decent broadband2.9%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 Shetland (ZE2)?

Outdoor 5G reaches 54% of Shetland (ZE2) homes. Here is how mobile holds up if the line drops.

4G indoor coverage
58%
from all major networks indoors
5G availability
54%
outdoor 5G from at least one network
Next-gen 5G
54%
standalone 5G, lower latency
No 4G indoors
1.1%
no 4G signal at all indoors

What the two 5G figures mean

We don't recommend mobile broadband as a backup in Shetland (ZE2). Indoor signal gaps mean tethering or 5G hubs are likely to disappoint. Stick to a fixed connection, full fibre first, otherwise FTTC or Virgin cable.

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

How Shetland (ZE2) compares within Shetland Islands

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

Connections
1st of 3
57.8% of Shetland Islands · 4,299 connections
Typical speed
3rd of 3
38 Mbps · Shetland Islands 47 Mbps
Gigabit coverage
1st of 3
31% · Shetland Islands 20%
Largest postcode districts in Shetland Islands
AreaConnections
Shetland (ZE2)4,299
Fastest postcode districts in Shetland Islands
AreaTypical speed
Shetland (ZE2)38 Mbps
Best gigabit coverage in Shetland Islands
AreaGigabit
Shetland (ZE2)31%

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

Frequently asked questions

What broadband speed can I get in Shetland (ZE2)?
Shetland (ZE2) is below the UK average on typical speed, at 38 Mbps. Faster options can reach a street before the local figures show it, so look at what your address can get now.
Can I get fibre broadband in Shetland (ZE2)?
Fibre is available in much of Shetland (ZE2), though not everywhere: gigabit broadband reaches 31% of premises. Check your address to see if yours is one of them.
What is the cheapest broadband in Shetland (ZE2)?
The lowest price in Shetland (ZE2) 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 Shetland (ZE2)?
Speeds are lower than the UK average in Shetland (ZE2), where broadband typically runs at 38 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 Shetland (ZE2)?
Indoor mobile coverage in Shetland (ZE2) 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 Shetland (ZE2)?
Upload speeds in Shetland (ZE2) average around 9 Mbps. A full-fibre (FTTP) connection delivers the best upload performance.
Can I get gigabit broadband in Shetland (ZE2)?
It depends on your street: gigabit broadband reaches 31% of premises in Shetland (ZE2), so a neighbour having it doesn't mean you do. Check your own address to be sure.

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