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Broadband Outages: What to Do When Your Internet Goes Down

Content in this article What Are Broadband Outages and How Do They Affect Users? What Are the Common Causes of Broadband Outages? How Often Do Broadband Outages Occur in...

Step-by-Step Guide to Troubleshooting Slow Broadband Speeds

Content in this article Run a Speed Test Reboot(Simple restart) Your Modem and Router Check for Signal Interference Update Your Wireless Router’s Firmware Scan for Malware and Viruses Optimise...

Top 10 Proven Tips to increase your broadband speed

Content in this article Restart Your Router Regularly Position Your Router Optimally Update Your Router’s Firmware Use a Wired Connection When Possible Optimise Your Wi-Fi Channels Limit the Number...

How to Self-Install Your Broadband in Minutes

Content in this article Key Highlights What is broadband self-installation? Benefits of self-installing your broadband How To Self Install Router, Hub by Using Broadband Setup Instructions? Broadband Providers That...

5 Ways to Improve Broadband Speed in Your Home

Content in this article What are the benefits of having a high-speed broadband connection? 1) Where Should I Place My Wireless Router for the Best Signal? Router Placement Matters...

5 Ways To Boost WiFi Signal Strength At Home

Content in this article Your No-Nonsense Guide To Getting A Good WiFi Signal What’s The Difference Between Broadband And WiFi? Does WiFi Signal Affect Speed? How Fast Should WiFi...

Affordable Internet: Understanding Broadband Social Tariffs

Content in this article What are broadband social tariffs? Benefits of Broadband Social Tariffs Save Money Use Important Services Be Part of the Online World Providers Offering Broadband Social...

Broadband and TV Bundles: The Ultimate Cost-Saving Solution

Content in this article Unveiling the Advantages of Bundling: The Benefits of Buying Broadband and TV Bundle Packages Understanding Broadband and TV Bundles What to Include in a Broadband...

What Is Full Fibre Broadband?

Content in this article The Evolution Of Broadband Internet Access What Is Full Fibre Broadband? Full Fibre Broadband Means Faster Speeds The UK Full Fibre Roll-Out Can I Access...

Can I have broadband without a landline?

Content in this article Can all broadband users go landline free? Fibre broadband Full fibre broadband Mobile broadband 5G mobile broadband Satellite broadband Things to consider before switching to...

How to find the best broadband and TV deal

Content in this article What is a broadband and TV deal? Who are TV and broadband bundles designed for? How do you choose a broadband and television bundle? What...

The race to 1Gb broadband

Content in this article What is 1GB Broadband? How much speed do you need? Availability With more and more of our work and leisure activities dependent on reliable access...

126 Tips to Boost Your Home Broadband Speed in the UK

Content in this article What is my current broadband speed? How do I choose the right broadband plan for my needs? What router settings can I change to improve...

Gbps vs Mbps Comparison: How It Impacts Your Broadband Speed

Content in this article What is Mbps? What is Gbps? The Impact of Mbps and Gbps on Your Internet Experience The Availability of Mbps and Gbps Speeds Factors Affecting...

5G Broadband Speed VS Fibre-optic and Cable Internet

Content in this article Understanding 5G Technology 5G Broadband Speed Fibre-optic Broadband Speed Cable Broadband Speed Comparing 5G, Fibre-optic, and Cable Broadband Speeds Advantages of 5G Broadband Limitations of...

Top 10 Proven Tips to increase your broadband speed

Content in this article Restart Your Router Regularly Position Your Router Optimally Update Your Router’s Firmware Use a Wired Connection When Possible Optimise Your Wi-Fi Channels Limit the Number...

Right Broadband Speed for a Seamless Online Experience

Content in this article Looking at Your Broadband Speed Needs Selecting the Best Broadband Plan and Provider for Your Needs Optimising Your Home Network for Peak Performance Troubleshooting Common...

The Factors Affecting Broadband Speed

Content in this article Distance from the Exchange Type of Broadband Connection Network Congestion In-Home Factors Provider-Side Issues Optimising Your Broadband Speed Mobile Broadband and Wi-Fi Boosters The Future...

Understanding and Preventing Broadband Throttling

Content in this article What is Broadband Throttling? Why Do UK ISPs Throttle Your Connection? Is Throttling Legal in the UK? Signs You Are Being Throttled Slow Internet at...

Broadband Router Troubleshooting: Fixing Connection Issues

Content in this article What is a Broadband Router and How Does It Work? Key Components of a Router Common Broadband Router Problems Why Is My Internet Connection Slow?...

Broadband Outages: Coping with UK Provider Downtime

Content in this article What does a broadband outage mean? Why do broadband outages happen? Possible causes of a broadband outage in the UK How common Is a broadband...

Rural UK Broadband: Tackling Slow Internet Speeds

Content in this article What is broadband in a nutshell for the UK consumers? Types of broadband available in rural locations Fibre broadband ADSL broadband (sometime known as standard...

Business Internet Failover: Importance and Selection

Content in this article Internet failover solutions BT Halo 3 Plus and Enterprise Other options Planning your bandwidth requirements An internet connection is almost as important today as an...

When can I complain about broadband speed?

Content in this article Sudden or recent connection problems Long term or intermittent speed issues Why speed cannot be guaranteed Unreasonable under-performance In general, as a nation, we are...

Sky Broadband Price Increase 2024: What You Need to Know

Content in this article Breaking Down Sky’s Price Increase The Wider Context of Sky’s Price Hike Sky vs. Other Broadband and TV Providers What Sky’s Price Increase Means for...

BT Broadband Price Increase: Stay Updated

Content in this article Understanding BT’s Price Increase The Broader Impact of BT’s Price Hike BT vs. the Competition Your Options as a BT Customer Managing and Viewing Your...

Virgin Media Price Increase 2024: Latest Update

Content in this article The Nitty-Gritty of Virgin Media’s Price Increase A Trip Down Price Hike Memory Lane Virgin Media vs. the Competition: Broadband Price Increase Comparison Know Your...

Supplier in the spotlight – Plusnet

Content in this article Plusnet broadband review – an introduction to Plusnet Why do customers choose Plusnet? Plusnet broadband packages Current Plusnet broadband deals Are there any broadband-only packages...

SKY price rises

Content in this article How can you save on your TV & Broadband bills? Streaming TV services Phone line Broadband Speed Extra box Sports SKY has added to the...

Virgin Media Price Changes 2022 Explained

Content in this article Are Virgin Media prices going up for all customers? Why are Virgin Media prices changing? Are other broadband providers raising their prices? How to avoid...

Are You Qualified for Broadband Social Tariffs?

Content in this article What Are Social Broadband Tariffs? Why Are Social Tariffs Important? Who Can Get Social Tariffs? Income and Benefits Other Things That Matter What Do You...

Getting the Best Deal on your Pay as You Go Mobile Broadband

Content in this article Handset or SIM-Only Pros and Cons of PAYG deals How do People Use PAYG Phones? Which Network is Best? Comparing Prices Topping Up Is Pay...

Can I use my mobile data instead of broadband?

Content in this article Using Your Mobile For Internet Access The Benefits Of Choosing Broadband Other Choices If, like so many of us around the UK, you are keen...

Virgin Media Volt Partnership: Exclusive Benefits

Content in this article What is the Volt Partnership? Overview of Virgin Media and O2 Collaboration Key Features of the Volt Bundle How Does Volt Double Your Mobile Data?...

How Social Tariffs Bridge the Digital Divide

Content in this article Understanding the Digital Divide Role of Broadband Social Tariffs What Are Broadband Social Tariffs? How Social Tariffs Promote Digital Inclusion Benefits of Bridging the Digital...

Virgin Media Gigabit Broadband Expands in Milton Keynes

Content in this article Nexfibre’s £4.5bn Investment in UK Digital Infrastructure Virgin Media’s Gigabit Broadband: What It Means for Milton Keynes Gigabit Speeds Explained Real-Life Benefits of Gigabit Speeds...

Social Tariffs for Universal Credit: Top Broadband Providers

Content in this article Understanding Broadband Social Tariffs Major Broadband Providers with Social Tariffs BT Home Essentials Virgin Media Essential Broadband Sky Broadband Basics TalkTalk’s Fibre for Everyone How...

Find the Fastest UK Provider: Broadband Speed Comparison

Content in this article Broadband Speed Terminology Broadband Speed Comparison by Provider Fibre Broadband Speeds Factors Affecting Your Broadband Speed Choosing the Right Broadband Provider and Package Testing and...

Switching Broadband Providers: Installation Tips

Content in this article Why Switch Broadband Providers? How Long Does Broadband Installation Take? Is It Worth Changing Broadband Supplier? How to Switch Broadband Providers Step 1: Check Your...

One Touch Switching: Broadband Savings Made Easy

Content in this article What is One Touch Switching? How Does One Touch Switching Work? The Benefits of One Touch Switching Save Time and Effort Avoid Overlapping Charges Minimise...

Broadband Switching When Moving Home

Content in this article Things to Consider Before Moving Checking Coverage in Your New Area Reviewing Your Current Contract Assessing Your Satisfaction with Your Current Provider Options for Moving...

Switching Broadband Providers: Installation Tips

Content in this article Why Switch Broadband Providers? How Long Does Broadband Installation Take? Is It Worth Changing Broadband Supplier? How to Switch Broadband Providers Step 1: Check Your...

4 Tips For Switching Broadband

Virgin Media Gig2 Fibre Broadband: Up to 2Gbps Speeds

Content in this article What Is Virgin Media Gig2 Fibre Broadband? How Does Gig2 Fibre Broadband Work? What Are the Key Features of Gig2? How Does Gig2 Help Different...

Are You Qualified for Broadband Social Tariffs?

Content in this article What Are Social Broadband Tariffs? Why Are Social Tariffs Important? Who Can Get Social Tariffs? Income and Benefits Other Things That Matter What Do You...

Score Big Savings: Shell Broadband Black Friday Deals 2023

Content in this article Shell Broadband Black Friday Deals 2023 Shell Broadband Black Friday 2023 Overview What to Expect from Shell Broadband Black Friday Deals Importance of Black Friday...

Who has the fastest broadband right now

Content in this article Comparing Options Broadband Fastest Upload and Download Speeds Switching Provider Customer Service Fastest broadband for my area What help is available Conclusion With the summer...

How do I get a better broadband deal?

Content in this article Making broadband simple Could switching providers help you get a better broadband deal? What do you want and need from your broadband service? Which services...

How does fibre broadband work?

Content in this article Fibre Versus Copper Types Of Fibre Broadband Plans For A Better Network If you want to enjoy the fastest, most reliable broadband internet connection at...

Fast Fibre Northern Ireland: Fuelling Growth with £6 Million

Content in this article What benefits does the £6 million Ultra-Fast Fibre Scheme bring to Northern Ireland? How are businesses in Northern Ireland benefiting from the BT Wholesale and...

What is the Government’s New Digital Strategy?

Content in this article The essence of this new approach is illustrated in four key areas. The 6 Missions of the Digital Government Strategy Raising Standards in Public...