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Broadband Packages

Broadband Guides August 7th, 2026

12 Month Broadband Deals Explained for UK Homes

12 month broadband deals are a minority product in the UK in 2026, because most national providers now sell 24-month contracts as standard. A one-year contract still exists, but...

Broadband Guides July 30th, 2026

18 Month Broadband Deals Explained for UK Homes

18 month broadband deals are contracts that lock you in for a year and a half, sitting between the shorter 12-month term and the longer 24-month term that many...

Broadband Guides April 10th, 2026

Fixed vs Variable Broadband Prices UK: Which Is Better?

Content in this article What are fixed and variable broadband prices? Fixed broadband prices Variable broadband prices How does broadband pricing actually work? What is a fixed price broadband...

Broadband Guides December 10th, 2025

Broadband for Home Working in November 2025

Content in this article What broadband speed do I need for reliable home working? Minimum speed recommendations for home offices Which broadband providers offer the best service for remote...

Broadband Guides December 1st, 2025

12-Month Broadband Deals – Are they a Good Choice?

Content in this article Why are 12-month broadband deals becoming more popular? Who should consider a 12-month broadband contract? Students Short-term renters People between homes Households needing flexibility People...

Broadband Guides July 11th, 2025

Social Tariff Broadband: Low-Cost Internet for UK Homes

Content in this article What is social tariff broadband? Who qualifies for a social tariff broadband deal? What do I need for an eligibility check? Top social tariff offers...

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Setting up broadband

Broadband Guides July 29th, 2026

The Best Broadband Setup for Students in 2026

The best broadband setup for students in 2026 depends on three things: how long your tenancy runs, how many people share the connection, and whether full fibre reaches your...

Broadband Guides June 17th, 2024

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...

Broadband Guides March 21st, 2024

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...

Broadband Guides March 18th, 2024

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...

Broadband Guides February 27th, 2024

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...

Broadband Guides October 17th, 2024

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...

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Broadband basics

Here you can find various broadband guides, tips and tricks on how to get the best broadband packages and deals. You can also read about broadband suppliers, routers and specifications within our broadband guides.

Broadband Guides August 12th, 2026

How to Get Broadband in a New Build Home

How to get broadband in a new build home usually comes down to three steps: confirm which network already serves the property, pick a broadband provider that uses that...

Broadband Guides August 3rd, 2026

Use the Router: ISP Hub or Your Own?

You can use the router your broadband provider sends you, and for most UK households that is the simplest choice, but you are usually free to use your own...

Broadband Guides July 16th, 2024

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 Guides October 10th, 2022

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...

Broadband Guides September 27th, 2022

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...

Broadband Guides July 28th, 2022

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...

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Broadband speeds

Broadband Guides August 10th, 2026

100Mbps Broadband: Speed, Price and Whether You Need It

100Mbps broadband is an ultrafast home internet service with average download speeds of around 100 megabits per second, and for most UK households it is more than enough. It...

Broadband Guides August 7th, 2026

10 Mbps Speed WiFi Plans: What They Actually Deliver

10 Mbps speed WiFi plans are the UK’s regulatory minimum for broadband, not a marketed product tier, and for a household that games, streams and works from home they...

Broadband Guides July 28th, 2026

Local network vs ISP speed: what really caps your broadband

Local network vs ISP speed comes down to two separate bottlenecks: the speed your provider delivers to the front of your house, and the speed your own router, Ethernet...

Broadband Guides July 21st, 2026

What Affects Your Broadband Speed?

What affects your broadband speed comes down to a mix of your connection type, the kit inside your home, how far you sit from the exchange, and how many...

Broadband Guides December 12th, 2025

Broadband Blackspots in 2025: Why Thousands of UK Homes Still Can’t Get Decent Speeds

Content in this article The Scale of the UKs Broadband Blackspot Problem Why These Broadband Blackspots Exist Which Areas Are Most Affected? Worst by Local Authority (10Mbps USO threshold)...

Broadband Guides April 27th, 2026

900Mb Broadband Explained: Speed vs Household Capacity

Content in this article Do you actually need 900Mb, or is a mid-range full fibre connection all you really require? What can I do with 900Mb broadband speeds at...

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Solving problems with your broadband

Broadband Guides July 27th, 2026

What To Do If Fibre Broadband Is Not In Your Area (UK Guide)

If fibre broadband is not in your area, you still have several ways to get a fast, reliable connection at home, including 4G or 5G home broadband, satellite broadband,...

Broadband Guides October 18th, 2024

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 Guides October 17th, 2024

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 Guides June 9th, 2025

How to Cope with Broadband Outages from UK Providers

Content in this article What is a Broadband Outage? How Common Are Broadband Outages in the UK? Why Do Broadband Outages Happen? 1. Network Faults 2. Cable Damage 3....

Broadband Guides November 3rd, 2022

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...

Broadband Guides June 27th, 2025

What Can You Do If You’re Stuck with Slow Broadband?

Content in this article What are the different types of broadband in the UK? Who are the main broadband providers? Why is my broadband slow? What should I do...

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Broadband price rises

Broadband Guides August 11th, 2026

Why Has My Broadband Bill Gone Up?

Why has my broadband bill gone up? For most UK households the main reason is the annual April price rise written into your contract, which in April 2026 added...

Broadband Guides April 1st, 2026

Broadband With No Price Increases UK: Fixed Deals Explained

Content in this article What is broadband with no price increases? Why are broadband prices increasing in the UK? How does fixed price broadband work? Is broadband with no...

Broadband Guides March 31st, 2026

Broadband Price Rises UK: How to Beat Costs in 2026

Content in this article Why are broadband prices increasing in the UK? Key reasons for broadband price increases How much are broadband bills rising in April 2026? Typical annual...

Broadband Guides December 11th, 2025

TalkTalk Price Rise: What It Means for Customers in 2025

Content in this article What exactly is TalkTalk changing in 2025? How the new 4 increase works Which TalkTalk customers are affected? Customers joining or renewing from 16 November...

Broadband Guides December 5th, 2025

Broadband Price Rise 2025: What UK Households Need to Know

Content in this article Why broadband prices are going up again in 2025 Investment in full fibre networks Higher operating and energy costs Customer service and security upgrades Falling...

Broadband Guides December 2nd, 2025

Understanding Mid-Contract Price Rises: Vodafone & Three

Content in this article Why are Vodafone and Three putting prices up mid-contract? How do mid-contract price rises work? How much more could Vodafone and Three customers pay? Which...

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Mobile broadband

Broadband Guides July 15th, 2024

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...

Broadband Guides March 10th, 2022

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...

Broadband Guides February 9th, 2022

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...

Broadband providers

Broadband Guides December 12th, 2025

Ofcom Broadband Complaints and What They Show

Content in this article What do the 2025 broadband complaint numbers show? Key takeaways from the new report Complaint levels have improved overall Some providers consistently outperform the market...

Broadband Guides August 4th, 2026

Plusnet vs Vodafone Broadband: How to Choose

Plusnet vs Vodafone broadband comes down to a close price contest on full fibre, with Plusnet often the lower-cost pick on entry and mid tiers and Vodafone frequently competitive...

Broadband Guides January 31st, 2025

TalkTalk vs Virgin Media: Which Broadband Is Best for You?

Content in this article Overview of TalkTalk and Virgin Media Broadband Providers TalkTalk Overview Virgin Media Overview Key Differences Between TalkTalk and Virgin Media Broadband Speeds and Performance Speed...

Broadband Guides January 31st, 2025

Sky vs Virgin Broadband Deals

Content in this article Sky vs Virgin Media: Key Comparison Broadband Speeds and Performance Virgin Media Broadband Speeds Virgin Media Broadband Packages Sky Broadband Speeds Sky Broadband Packages Broadband...

Broadband Guides January 30th, 2025

Talktalk Vs Sky Broadband: Which Provider Is Better?

Content in this article At a Glance: Sky vs TalkTalk Broadband Pricing Comparison: Which Is More Affordable? Key Insights on Pricing Broadband Speeds: How Do They Compare? Key Insights...

Broadband Guides January 30th, 2025

TalkTalk vs Vodafone Broadband: Which Provider Is Better?

Content in this article At a Glance: TalkTalk vs Vodafone Pricing Comparison: Which Is More Affordable? Key Insights on Pricing: Broadband Speeds: How Do They Compare? Speed Comparison: Key...

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Switching broadband

Broadband Guides April 13th, 2026

When Is the Best Time to Switch Broadband in the UK?

Content in this article When is the best time to switch broadband in the UK? What happens when your broadband contract ends? How far in advance should you switch...

Broadband Guides July 4th, 2025

How to Switch Broadband Providers in 2025

Content in this article Why are more households switching broadband providers? What is the One Touch Switch and how does it help? What does the new switching process do?...

Broadband Guides September 1st, 2023

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 Guides September 1st, 2023

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...

Broadband Guides September 1st, 2023

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...

Broadband Guides June 25th, 2025

How Do I Get a Better Broadband Deal?

Content in this article Why Should You Review Your Current Broadband Plan? Can Switching Providers Save You Money? Important Steps Before Switching How Can You Haggle With Your Current...

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Gaming broadband

Broadband Guides July 9th, 2025

Best Broadband for Online Gaming in the UK

Content in this article Why broadband matters more than ever for gaming What makes broadband good for gaming? Which type of broadband is best for gaming? Best broadband providers...

Broadband Guides July 24th, 2024

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...

Broadband Guides July 15th, 2024

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...

Broadband Guides November 23rd, 2023

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...

Types of broadband connections

Broadband Guides July 9th, 2025

What are the Benefits of Satellite Broadband for Rural Areas

Content in this article Why rural broadband still matters in 2025 What type of broadband is available in rural areas? Whats the best broadband for rural communities? Rural broadband...

Broadband Guides July 7th, 2025

Understanding the Different Types of Broadband Available

Content in this article Why understanding broadband types matters in the UK What is standard broadband (ADSL)? What is fibre broadband? What is full fibre broadband? What is ultrafast...

Broadband Guides July 27th, 2022

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...

Broadband studies

Broadband Guides December 9th, 2024