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.

How to Avoid Mid-Contract Price Rises in 2025

August 12, 2025

Broadband and telecom customers in the UK have faced years of unpredictable bill increases hidden in the small print. The most common culprit? Mid-contract price rises tied to inflation—phrased as “CPI + 3.9%” or “RPI + 3.9%”—which allowed providers to raise monthly charges without re-negotiation. That changed in January 2025. Ofcom’s new rules ban inflation-linked

Community Fibre’s Affordable Full Fibre Broadband for Londoners

July 11, 2025

Community Fibre’s Affordable Full Fibre Broadband for Londoners Find broadband deals in your area See Deals 500Mbps Fibre Broadband Free Setup • FTTP 550Mbps avg 24 moContract £17.50per month View Offer 1Gbps Fibre Broadband – 18 months Free Setup • FTTP • Voucher ends 1st September 920Mbps avg 18 moContract £29per month View Offer 300Mbps

Virgin Media Gig1 vs Gig2

July 9, 2025

Virgin Media Gig1 vs Gig2 Fibre Broadband Find broadband deals in your area See Deals Virgin Media Gig1 Fibre Broadband Only Free Setup • Speed Boosts, Double Mobile Data & Exclusive Perks for O2 Customers • Bill Credit ends 26th August 1130Mbps avg 24 moContract £35.99per month View Offer Virgin Media Gig1 Fibre Broadband &

Best broadband deals 2025

May 3, 2025

Minimum Speed Min: 0 Mbps Maximum Price Max: £100 /mo Sort by: Best DealsCost (Low to High)Speed (High to Low)Contract (Low to High) Plan Speed Contract Costs Offers Deal Community Fibre 1Gbps Fibre Broadband 920Mb avg speed 24 month contract £25 per month1st year total £300 Free setup Ends 28th July GO Community Fibre 500Mbps

Top broadband alternatives to BT and Virgin Media in 2025

April 22, 2025

Top broadband alternatives to BT and Virgin Media in 2025 Find broadband deals in your area See Deals BT and Virgin Media are the most widely available broadband providers in the UK. BT operates over the Openreach network, which is also used by many other ISPs. Virgin Media runs its own cable network and is

Best and Worst Broadband Routers in 2025

April 9, 2025

Best and Worst Broadband Routers in 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

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

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

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