Tom Paton
Contents How to test internet speed Accessing your router settings WiFi speed improvements General speed improvements How to test internet speed To find out how slow your broadband actually is, you’ll need to run an internet speed test to get a baseline reading. Visit speedtest.net (or download the app) and click the big yellow “Go” button. Once the … 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
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
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
Late last year, we commissioned some research into how British households buy broadband. We wanted to understand to what extent people were able to find broadband deals that met their speed needs. Were people overpaying for more speed than they needed, or were they unable to get a fast enough plan for their household? We … Read more
Best Cities For Gamers Worst Performers Complete Rankings* Our Comments “ Depending on what you’re looking for, there are a number of different cities that would make a great place to live as a gamer. Cities such as Bucharest scored well due to their cheap, fast internet, and low costs of living. Other … Read more
In December 2019, we released a tool on Broadband Savvy known as the “bandwidth needs calculator”. This tool has quickly become one of the most popular pages on our site. Every month, thousands of people are searching for answers to questions such as “what internet speed do I need?”, “how much bandwidth do I need … Read more
Looking for a new broadband deal in Glasgow? In this guide, we’ve reviewed the 5 best broadband deals available in Glasgow at the moment. Later, we’ve discussed how to find a good broadband package in the city, including explaining the areas of Glasgow that different providers service, and what types of speeds you can get. … Read more
Looking at buying TalkTalk Fibre 150? We’ve been TalkTalk customers since 2020, and in this article, we’ve reviewed their broadband service. We’ll discuss how consistent TalkTalk’s download and upload speeds have been, how good their customer service is, and how their Wi-Fi router performs. Before we begin, click here to see the latest deals on … 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
Alternative fibre broadband networks (known as altnets) have seen significant growth in the UK over the past five years. In many parts of the country, if you want fibre broadband, your choices are no longer limited to either Openreach or Virgin Media – you also have the option of choosing a smaller, alternative fibre broadband … Read more