Broadband guides
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Switching providers, choosing between fibre and ADSL, setting up full-fibre, troubleshooting your router — practical broadband advice without the jargon.
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How to Run a Broadband Speed Test (and What the Numbers Mean)
Download, upload, ping, jitter — a broadband speed test throws a lot of numbers at you. Here is how to run one properly and read the results, so you know whether your connection is underperforming or you simply need a better deal.
Broadband Mid-Contract Price Rises 2026: Can You Escape?
Most big UK providers added £3–£4 a month to broadband bills in April 2026. Here’s who charges what, when you can cancel penalty-free, and the tariffs that never raise prices mid-contract.
Broadband guides — questions
What is the difference between FTTP, FTTC and ADSL?
FTTP (full fibre) runs fibre all the way to your home and offers gigabit speeds. FTTC ("fibre to the cabinet") runs fibre to the street cabinet and copper for the last leg — typically 30–80 Mbps. ADSL is the legacy copper-only service, capped at around 24 Mbps.