Broadband

Practical guides covering UK broadband connection types, switching and social tariffs.

GUIDE · BROADBAND7 min read

How Much Broadband Speed Do You Actually Need?

There's no single right speed. It depends on how many people are online at once doing demanding things, not just how many people live in your house. Here's how to actually work out what you need.

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COMPARISON · BROADBAND5 min read

ADSL, FTTC, or FTTP? Broadband Connection Types Explained

ADSL, fibre to the cabinet, and full fibre all get marketed as "fibre broadband", but only one of them is actually fibre all the way to your house. Here's the real difference.

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GUIDE · BROADBAND4 min read

Broadband Social Tariffs: Who Qualifies and How to Apply

If you receive Universal Credit or certain other benefits, you may be eligible for broadband from as little as £12-£20 a month. Most people who qualify have never heard of social tariffs.

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