Tom Paton
Broadband Speed Needs Calculator What determines how much broadband speed you need There are a number of factors that determine what internet speed you need for your household, including: The number of people that live at home, and use the internet. The more people who get online, the more bandwidth you’ll need. What you typically … Read more
Moving to Glasgow, or living in the city, and looking for a new broadband deal? In this guide, we’ve reviewed 5 of the best broadband deals, including cheap and fast fibre options, available in Glasgow in 2024. After, we’ve explained some key things to consider when shopping for a broadband deal in Glasgow. Quick comparison … Read more
Living in (or moving to) Northern Ireland, and looking for a new broadband provider? In this article, we’ve reviewed the 5 best broadband deals in NI in 2024. We’ve also discussed how to find the right broadband plan for your specific needs when living in Northern Ireland. BEST OVERALL Three 5G Hub Value rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ … Read more
Looking for a new broadband provider in Edinburgh? In this article, we’ve reviewed 5 of the best broadband deals you can buy in Edinburgh right now. After, we’ve explained what you need to know when choosing a new broadband plan in the Scottish capital, helping you get the internet connectivity you need, without wasting money. … Read more
If you’re looking for a good way to get online at home that isn’t fixed-line broadband, you might be considering the Three 4G Hub router. In this article, we’ve tested and reviewed the Three 4G Hub, also known as the ZTE MF286D, to see if it’s any good. We’ve also looked at the cost of … Read more
Considering buying the Vodafone K5161z dongle? In this article, we’ve reviewed Vodafone’s 4G dongle, to see if it’s any good. We’ve tested the dongle’s download speeds and latency, and looked at how easy it is to set up. Plus, we’ve also discussed whether this Wi-Fi dongle is good value for money, compared to other 4G … Read more
Searching for a way to get WiFi as a student? In this guide, we’ve reviewed the 5 best broadband deals for university students in the UK in 2024. We’ve also explained how broadband deals work for students, helping you find the right plan and provider for your specific needs. Quick comparison table BEST OVERALL BT … Read more
Thinking of switching to BT Fibre 2? We’ve been BT customers since 2015, and in this article, we’ve reviewed our experience with BT Fibre 2. We’ll review their download speeds and connection consistency, Wi-Fi coverage, customer service, and value for money. Before we begin, click here to see if you can get BT Fibre 2 … Read more
Thinking of switching to Plusnet Full Fibre 74? In this article, we’ve reviewed our experience with Plusnet Broadband, since joining them in 2019. We’ve discussed Plusnet’s customer service, Wi-Fi router, and value for money, and we’ve also performed speed tests of our Full Fibre 74 connection. Before we begin, check out the Plusnet website to … Read more
If you live in a rural area with slow broadband speeds, or you’re fed up with the inflexibility/high cost of broadband, you might be looking for an alternative way to get online. In this guide, we’ve explained five alternatives to using traditional fixed-line broadband. We’ve also explained the advantages and disadvantages of each solution. Broadband … Read more
Compared to other utility providers, especially energy companies, you might not think that broadband providers generally have a significant carbon footprint. However, the truth is that large internet service providers can have a considerable environmental impact, especially those that own and operate their own fibre networks. Building, upgrading, and maintaining broadband networks produces large amounts … Read more
If you’re considering buying a new broadband deal, you might be wondering what is a good internet speed, given the amount of data we use in this day and age. In this guide, we’ve looked at what constitutes a good internet speed, for each of the following (click to jump): Working from home Gaming Web … Read more