Find out everything and anything you’ve ever wanted to know about broadband. We’ll cut through the jargon, and help you get the most from your home broadband connection.
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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
If you’re considering buying a 5G internet plan, you might be wondering how this technology compares to a fixed fibre broadband connection. In this guide, we’ve explained the differences between 5G and fibre broadband, based on our experience testing services such as Three’s 5G Hub, as well as BT, TalkTalk, and Plusnet fibre broadband. Let’s … Read more
Not sure whether to choose 5G broadband or Starlink internet? In this article, we’ve explained the difference between these two types of broadband services, helping you decide which is best to buy. Let’s get started. Download and upload speeds Using 5G internet, you can typically expect download speeds of about 150-300 Mbps, sometimes peaking much … 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
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
What broadband speed I can get at my address? To find out what broadband speed you can get where you live, type in your postcode above, and select your address. Depending on where you live in the UK, you might be able to get: ADSL broadband, with download speeds of about 10 Mbps. Superfast fibre … Read more
Looking to switch broadband provider? In this guide, we’ve explained the three steps you can take in the UK to change to a new internet service provider. We’ve also looked at what happens when you change broadband providers, and what you can expect during the process. 1. Review your current broadband contract Prior to changing … Read more
Most of the time, if you have fibre broadband, your home internet connection should be faster than your mobile data connection. However, sometimes you might find that switching to your phone’s hotspot results in faster internet speeds than using Wi-Fi. It’s not unheard of for your 4G or 5G to be faster than your home … Read more
Looking to learn more about MiFi devices? In this guide, we’ve explained everything you need to know about MiFi, including what it is, how it works, and whether it’s the right way for you to get online. Let’s get started. What is MiFi and how does it work? A MiFi or mobile Wi-Fi device is … Read more
Wondering what latency means, and how you can reduce it? In this guide, we’ve explained broadband latency. We’ve discussed what latency actually is, what happens if you have high latency, and how you can improve your latency with a few easy steps. What is broadband latency? In broadband terminology, the word latency refers to how … Read more