Lerwick broadband coverage (ZE)
Full-fibre, gigabit and superfast availability across every ZE postcode district in Scotland — plus business broadband and leased lines.
Mixed coverage
Superfast (30Mb+)
79.1%
Ultrafast (300Mb+)
6.6%
Gigabit-capable
6.6%
Below USO (10Mb)
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Area figures average a whole postcode region — get the precise availability, full-fibre status and mobile signal for your address.
Broadband across the ZE area
The ZE postcode area covers Lerwick and the surrounding Scotland region, spanning 3 outward-code districts. Overall fixed-broadband provision across ZE is mixed: superfast reaches about 79.1% of premises and gigabit-capable connectivity is available to roughly 6.6%.
Availability is never uniform across a whole postcode area — city-centre ZE districts are typically further ahead on full fibre than outlying towns and rural fringes. Use the district breakdown below to see how each ZE outcode compares, then check an exact postcode for the definitive answer.
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ZE districts compared
Each ZE outward code ranked by size. Click a district for its full breakdown and a postcode-level check.
| District | Area | Superfast | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZE2 | Shetland Islands | 64.8% | 16.6% |
| ZE1 | Shetland Islands | 96.8% | 3.1% |
| ZE3 | Shetland Islands | 75.7% | 0% |
Business broadband & leased lines in Lerwick
Connection Technologies arranges business broadband, full-fibre (FTTP) and leased lines right across the ZE area. Where gigabit full fibre is live we quote ultrafast symmetric connections; everywhere else a leased line still guarantees the speed and SLA your business needs.
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Frequently asked questions
What broadband speeds are available in the ZE postcode area (Lerwick)?
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Broadband availability data © 2026 Ofcom (Connected Nations), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are area averages and predictions; availability at an individual address may differ — always confirm with a postcode-level check.