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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 ports and Wi-Fi can carry once it is inside. Your real-world broadband speed is whichever of those two is lower, so a 2Gbps line running through […]

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, and a legal right to a basic connection under Ofcom’s Universal Service Obligation. Around 78% of UK homes could access full-fibre broadband as of July 2025, […]

A fair usage policy on broadband is a set of rules in your broadband provider’s terms and conditions that limits how the connection can be used, designed to stop a small number of customers consuming so much bandwidth that everyone else’s service suffers. It is part of the contract you agree to, and it sits […]

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 people are online at once. Some of these you can fix yourself in minutes. Others depend on the technology your home is wired with, and may […]

Content in this article What is Virgin Media M350 Fibre Broadband? Key Features of Virgin Media M350 Benefits and Drawbacks of Virgin Media M350 Virgin Media M350 vs. M500: Speed Comparison Who Is Virgin Media M350 Best Suited For? What Does Virgin Media M350 Broadband Offer? Does Virgin Media M350 Come with TV Bundles? TV […]

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 home? Typical activities supported by 900Mb broadband How does 900Mb broadband compare to other full fibre or gigabit options? Which providers offer 900Mb broadband in the […]