43 deals reach Shetland (ZE3). The cheapest fixed-line deal is £18.50 a month with Onestream.
Last updated 28 October 2026•11 providers•43 deals•
In short
11 providers, including Sky and BT, offer 43 broadband deals, checked . 39 are on a line, 1 by 5G or 4G and 3 by satellite, and the fastest is Starlink at 400 Mbps. Typical measured speed is 40 Mbps down, 60% below the UK download average.
Deals for Shetland (ZE3), checked and refreshed daily.
Cheapest broadband deal in Shetland (ZE3)
The cheapest deal in Shetland (ZE3) 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.
Mobile broadband is unreliable in Shetland (ZE3). 1% of premises have no 4G signal indoors at all, so a fixed-line connection is the right choice. Full fibre is the most resilient option, with FTTC or Virgin cable as alternatives where FTTP isn't available.
Where these figures come from: Ofcom Connected Nations, data to January 2026.
How Shetland (ZE3) compares within Shetland Islands
Across 3 postcode districts in Shetland Islands, by connection count, typical speed and gigabit coverage.
The typical speed in Shetland (ZE3) is 40 Mbps, which is below the typical speed across the UK. Check your address to see which speeds you can order, as a faster package may be available.
Can I get fibre broadband in Shetland (ZE3)?
Most premises in Shetland (ZE3) can get superfast broadband (30 Mbps or more), but gigabit coverage is only 0% so far. New fibre networks and government-funded schemes can arrive with little notice, so it is worth checking again every so often.
What is the cheapest broadband in Shetland (ZE3)?
Onestream's Fibre 40 is the cheapest deal in Shetland (ZE3) right now, at £18.50 a month for 40 Mbps over part-fibre. If you pay more than this for a similar speed, it may be worth switching.
Why is my broadband slow in Shetland (ZE3)?
It isn't just you: the typical speed in Shetland (ZE3) is 40 Mbps, below the UK average of 101 Mbps. For many people, though, slow broadband comes from an old package rather than the network, and a faster one may be available on the same line.
Is mobile coverage good in Shetland (ZE3)?
Indoor mobile signal in Shetland (ZE3) is weak: 58% of premises get 4G indoors from all networks. You may not be able to count on your phone as a backup, so a reliable fixed-line connection matters.
What upload speed can I get in Shetland (ZE3)?
Upload speeds in Shetland (ZE3) average around 8 Mbps. A full-fibre (FTTP) connection delivers the best upload performance.
Why is broadband in Shetland (ZE3) different from nearby Lerwick North and Bressay, Shetland Islands (ZE1)?
Shetland (ZE3) and Lerwick North and Bressay, Shetland Islands (ZE1) differ by 30% on typical speed, which usually means one is further ahead with fibre than the other. It can come down to the order Openreach upgrades areas in, smaller fibre companies building in one place or older lines in the other.
