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Broadband in West Mainland
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Broadband Types Available in West Mainland
| Type | Status | Download | Upload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Broadband | Not available | — | — |
| Superfast Broadband | Available | 36 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Ultrafast / Full Fibre | Available | 900 Mbps | 900 Mbps |
| Mobile Broadband | Available | N/A | N/A |
Best option in West Mainland
Full fibre (FTTP) is available in West Mainland, with typical download speeds of around 704 Mbps. This is the fastest and most reliable type of home broadband connection.
Broadband Providers in West Mainland
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Postcodes in West Mainland
About Broadband in West Mainland
West Mainland is in Orkney Islands. Full fibre broadband is available here, with typical download speeds of around 704 Mbps, well above the UK average of 69 Mbps. Most major providers cover the area, so there is a reasonable amount of competition on price.
Standard broadband runs over the copper phone network. Speeds depend on your distance from the telephone exchange and typically range from around 5 Mbps to 20 Mbps.
Superfast broadband (FTTC) uses a fibre optic cable to your street cabinet, then copper for the final stretch to your home. Most urban and suburban areas can get speeds of 35 to 80 Mbps.
Full fibre (FTTP) runs fibre optic cable all the way into your home. It is the fastest and most reliable option available, with speeds from 100 Mbps upwards.