Broadband Guides

Welcome to our Broadband Guides page! Here you’ll find easy-to-read articles and advice covering everything related to broadband, internet providers, TV services, and mobile plans in the UK.

Whether you’re looking to switch broadband providers, find the best TV and broadband bundles, or understand the latest technologies like full fibre broadband, Wi-Fi boosters, or smart routers, we’ve got you covered.

Our guides explain complex topics in simple language, helping you pick the perfect broadband package from popular providers like BT, Virgin Media, TalkTalk, Sky, and more. We’re here to make your broadband choices easy, clear, and stress-free.

Best and Worst Broadband Routers in 2025

April 9, 2025

Choosing the right broadband provider isn’t just about speed or price—it’s also about the quality of the router included. This guide compares the latest routers offered by UK broadband providers as of April 2025, highlighting which ones deliver top performance and which still rely on outdated or basic equipment. Providers Who Offer the Best Routers

Low Latency Broadband: What Is It and Who Offers It

April 9, 2025

Low latency broadband means your internet connection responds quickly when you do something online—whether it’s clicking a link, joining a video call, or playing a game. It’s not just about speed (how fast data downloads), but how fast your connection reacts. The lower the latency (measured in milliseconds), the more instant everything feels. Latency simply

Comparing Now Broadband with Other Providers

April 8, 2025

In this guide, we compare Now Broadband with similar low-cost providers like Plusnet, TalkTalk, and Vodafone. We’ve compared all of Now Broadband’s features – from speed, reliability and customer service to pricing and data limits – so you can decide which provider is best for your needs. Download speed, upload speed and usage limit When

Vodafone GigaCube 4G and 5G

April 8, 2025

Vodafone GigaCube is a WiFi router that provides high speed internet access by connecting devices to 4G / 5G mobile networks of Vodafone.  Vodafone offers two GigaCube mobile broadband plans which come with different wireless routers though. Vodafone Gigacube 4G (Huawei B818-263) supports 4G LTE whereas Vodafone Gigacube 5G (Huawei 5G CPE Pro) supports 5G

Three offers ZTE 5G Hub

April 8, 2025

The UK’s leading mobile network Three now offers ZTE 5G Hub alongside the existing 4G Hub and 4G Plus Hub. The new Hub supports 5G network and the latest 802.11ax (WiFi 6) WiFi standard.  According to Three, ZTE 5G Hub is designed for 3.8Gbps download speeds (theoretical). However, the actual user speeds will vary depending

Sky Sports and BT Sport – What is included?

April 8, 2025

Sky Sports and BT Sport are the well-known sport packages that offer a wide range of TV channels that cover various sports, premiership games and live events. In this guide, let’s check what sports contents are available in each package and how do they compare. What deals are available and which is the best one

Post Contract Broadband Price Rises

April 8, 2025

When switching to broadband providers, new customers get up to 60% discount in pricing during the first contract term. Once the initial contract ends, the post contract or out-of-contract pricing applies and now the customers need to pay the standard price in the subsequent contracts. This price rise after the first contract is common in

Plusnet vs TalkTalk – Which provider is better?

April 8, 2025

Need to choose between TalkTalk and Plusnet? Both are budget broadband providers offering reliable, fast, low-priced broadband with great features. In addition to the amazing savings, fibre broadband packages offered by these providers are great options for streaming, sharing and playing games online.  But, which provider is better for you – Plusnet or TalkTalk? Let’s

Is Virgin Media broadband good for gaming?

April 8, 2025

A broadband plan with 50Mbps download speeds and 10Mbps+ upload speeds is reasonable for online gaming. Slow upload speeds can result in slower response times, increase latency, and affect smooth gameplay. That being said, all of Virgin Media’s plans except the M50 are suitable for online gaming, although different games require different speeds. Note: Is

Hyperoptic Total Wi-FI and Minihub

April 8, 2025

Fibre to the premises (FTTP) broadband provider Hyperoptic has launched Total Wi-Fi service as an add-on to its full fibre broadband packages.  Like a typical total home WiFi system, the add-on service will use WiFi mesh networking to increase home coverage and help homes get reliable broadband speeds in every room.  What is Hyperoptic Total

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