Broadband guides
Plain-English guides to broadband deals, switching, speeds and saving money.
How to Negotiate a Better Broadband Deal
8 August 2026
Broadband Explained
7 August 2026
Broadband Price Rises Explained
Most UK broadband contracts now include a price rise partway through. Here is how they work and what you can do about yours.
11 July 2026
Best Streaming Services For UK Sports Fans
Sports fans have never had more options for streaming live events and highlights than they do today. With the rise of streaming services, viewers can now access a range of sports content on-demand…
11 March 2023
How to Save Money On Your Broadband
Broadband is an essential service for many households, but it can also be one of the most expensive bills we pay. With many providers increasing their fees in line with inflation this can have a big…
9 February 2023
What broadband speed do I need for BBC iPlayer?
What broadband speed do I need for BBC iPlayer? To stream BBC iPlayer content, you will need a broadband speed of at least 1.5 megabits per second (Mbps). This should allow you to watch standard…
9 February 2023
BritBox and ITVX: What Broadband Speed Do You Need?
Britbox is a streaming service that offers British television shows and movies. It’s become increasingly popular as more and more people are cutting the cord and getting rid of their cable TV…
27 May 2022
What Broadband Speed Do You Need For Disney Plus?
Disney+ is a streaming service that offers a wide variety of content for its users. Whether you’re a fan of Marvel movies, the Star Wars franchise, or classic Disney cartoons, there’s…
7 May 2022
Differences Between Broadband and Wifi
You will often hear the terms broadband, WiFi and even mobile broadband are used interchangeably, but there is a big difference between these. Broadband and WiFi are not the same things, though they…
30 April 2022
What is the Ideal Broadband Speed for Netflix?
Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services available today, with over 130 million subscribers worldwide. In order to stream movies and TV shows without interruption, you need a good…
26 April 2022
What Broadband Speed do you Really Need?
When it comes to comparing broadband providers, it can be hard to know what is right for you. Broadband providers advertise a variety of download speeds, but how do you know which one is best…
25 April 2022
Broadband Connection Keeps Cutting out
If your broadband connection keeps cutting out, there are a few things you can do to try and fix the problem. Broadband connection issues can be caused by any number of reasons, so before you…
25 April 2022
How to Speed Up Slow Broadband
Are you frustrated with your slow broadband? Then you’re not alone. Many people struggle with sluggish internet speeds. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to speed things up. Most of us…
23 April 2022
Can I get a 12-Month Sky Broadband Deal?
Can I get a 12-Month Sky Broadband Deal? Sky broadband is a popular option for UK households. But do they offer 12-month contracts now? The minimum contract length that you can get with Sky Broadband…
13 April 2022
Can I get a 12-month broadband contract with BT?
Surprisingly for a large broadband provider, BT does offer 12-month broadband contracts. There are a few things to consider before signing up for one of these deals though. This blog post will…
10 April 2022
Best Broadband Speed Test
In this guide, we are going to run down some of the best UK broadband speed test tools. Broadband speed tests are a great way to ensure you are getting the correct speed for your service…
2 April 2021
A Guide To Broadband Upload Speeds
28 February 2021
A Guide To Broadband Download Speeds
28 February 2021
What is the Difference Between Cable And Fibre Broadband?
Everybody needs broadband in the modern world, but in this blog, we’re going to demystify some of the terminologies to help you make the best choice. What is fibre broadband? Fibre broadband uses…
28 February 2021
Finding The Right Broadband Deal
It can be confusing when you’re looking to get a new broadband deal, so in this blog, we’re looking to clear up the jargon and help you get the package that suits you best. What is the best broadband…
28 February 2021
How does Fibre Optic Broadband work?
Fibre optics send information coded into a beam of light down a plastic or glass pipe. The technology was first used in the 1950s for endoscopes to help doctors see inside patient’s bodies without…
28 February 2021
How Does WiFi Work?
WiFi is the most popular way to connect to the Internet, with 60% of people connecting wirelessly via WiFi. For most people, they don’t give it a second thought on how it works. So in this…
28 February 2021
Advantages Of Faster Broadband
When comparing broadband providers you''ll see that most companies often refer to broadband speed and how fast their connection is, but in the real world what are the advantages of faster…
28 February 2021
Dangers of Public Wifi
Dangers Of Public Wi-Fi : How To Protect Yourself Public wi-fi is found almost everywhere. It gives you the ability to work remotely in hotels, coffee shops, restaurants and different public places.…
21 August 2017
Boosting Your Home Wifi Signal
How Can You Boost the Wi-Fi Signal in Your Home It is probably one of the most frustrating things in the world when the wifi in your home starts being weak when you just want to browse the internet…
17 August 2017