Compare Exclusive Shell-energy TV and Broadband Deals

The company once known as First Utility has strived to remain highly competitive whilst offering a very simple and easy to understand package with clear pricing structure. Their starter package gives an average download speed of 11Mbps which is more than enough for internet browsing, music streaming and TV. If your household includes avid gamers, however, this is probably not going to be sufficient. You will need to go up a level to their fibre packages which include superfast fibre at 35Mbps and superfast fibre plus at 63Mbps.

A fibre connection is ideal for multi-household users (especially those with teenagers) as it is able to handle traffic from multiple devices at the same time.

These advertised speeds are fairly standard across the industry and sit comfortably within the realms of what is being offered by most broadband providers. The only exception to this is Virgin Media who offer incredibly high broadband speeds of 362Mbps and higher.

As is often the case with providers, the initial sign-up price will tend to be a little cheaper as they attempt to win over your custom, just be aware of this before you sign as you will be locked into an 18month contract thereafter.

Being an energy company, Shell offers fuel discounts through the use of an app with their broadband package, enabling you to get discounts from Shell petrol stations throughout the UK. They also send you other offers and discounts once you have signed up.

Tip: Download the Shell app to access fuel discounts at Shell petrol stations across the UK.

A note of caution about the company; in 2014/15 First Utility, which has now become Shell Energy, received a high number of customer complaints following their inability to keep up with demand, with customers not receiving responses to customer service requests and, in some cases, being left waiting with non-functional connections. At the time, First Utility said that this was due to unprecedented customer demand and that they were simply unable to keep pace. This has now been addressed and should not be a problem going forward.

Just one point to note, if you are looking for ways of reducing your impact on the environment, then remember that Shell were originally and always will be an oil energy company. If environmental credentials are a major factor for you, you may wish to look at some of the other providers here on our site.

Shell Energy offers two broadband router models, each with distinct features and specifications tailored to different customer needs. Here's a comparison table highlighting the key differences between the Shell Energy WiFi 6 Hub and the Technicolor TG588v v2:

Did you know: The Shell Energy WiFi 6 Hub supports the latest WiFi 6 standard, offering faster speeds and better performance for multiple devices.

The main differences between the Shell Energy WiFi 6 Hub and the Technicolor TG588v v2 router are:

1. WiFi Standard: The Shell Energy WiFi 6 Hub supports the latest WiFi 6 (802.11ax) standard, while the Technicolor TG588v v2 only supports the older WiFi 4 (802.11n) standard on the 2.4GHz band.
2. Dual-Band Support: The Shell Energy WiFi 6 Hub offers dual-band support, with a 2x2 WiFi 6 configuration on the 2.4GHz band and a 4x4 WiFi 6 configuration (up to 160MHz) on the 5GHz band. The Technicolor TG588v v2 only supports the 2.4GHz band with a single spatial stream.
3. Hardware Specifications: The Shell Energy WiFi 6 Hub has a more advanced chipset (BCM63178 main, BCM6303 DSL), 512MB DDR3 RAM, and 512MB NAND flash memory. The specifications for the Technicolor TG588v v2 are not provided in the comparison table.
4. Connectivity: Both routers have 4 LAN ports, but the Shell Energy WiFi 6 Hub offers Gigabit Ethernet ports, while the Technicolor TG588v v2 has standard Ethernet ports. The Technicolor TG588v v2 also includes an RJ-11 DSL port and supports 4G/3G dongles via USB.
5. Mesh Support: The Shell Energy WiFi 6 Hub is compatible with the Shell Energy WiFi 6 Booster for mesh networking, while the Technicolor TG588v v2 does not have any mentioned mesh support.
6. Additional Features: The Shell Energy WiFi 6 Hub includes features like band steering, automatic channel selection, WPS, and guest network support. The Technicolor TG588v v2 offers DLNA, UPnP A/V, and wall-mountable design.