Ever asked yourself, 'how much data am I using?' And do you know how much data you'll use streaming movies, TV or music? What about normal web browsing? Find…
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The truth about download and upload speeds
Got a need for speed? Find out all you need to know about broadband speeds here, including what download and upload speeds are, what speeds you get, how to…
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Why do a broadband speed test?
A broadband speed tester is a useful little tool when you want an accurate impression of how fast your upload and download speeds really are. But why on earth…
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How to claim your vouchers
Got a broadband, home phone, or TV package that came with some free vouchers?
Here's how to claim them.
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Sky Hub and Sky Q Hub: What are Sky’s routers like?
Depending on the package you choose, you could get the Sky Broadband Hub 2019 or Sky Q Hub. But what’s the difference? And which one should you get?
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Broadband without direct debit
While broadband providers prefer it if you pay your bills by direct debit, they often accept other methods of payment. Unfortunately, using these will cost you more, but as…
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BT Smart Hub: What’s it like?
The BT Smart Hub - also perhaps known as the Home Hub 6 - is the latest router from the provider, and stands a good few inches taller than…
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BT Home Hub 4 and 5: What you get, what it does and how to get it
The BT Home Hub, designed especially for use with BT broadband, is one of the most attractive routers you can get - if you're into that sort of thing.…
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Plusnet Hub One - A complete guide
When you sign up to fibre optic broadband with Plusnet, you’ll find yourself the proud owner of a snazzy Plusnet Hub One. So what the heck is it? Let’s…
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VoIP: The complete beginner’s guide
VoIP - also known as internet telephony, IP telephony, or broadband phone - is a way of making phone calls that, believe it or not, doesn’t use a phone…
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Broadband for low income families
Broadband can be expensive, so it’s important to carefully weigh up your options before selecting a package - particularly when you have a family and are on a budget.
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What’s the best broadband for a holiday home?
There’s nothing quite like getting away from it all, but sometimes you want to get away from it all AND watch a bit of Netflix. That’s why you probably…
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Internet security: How to keep your connection secure
It's a sad fact that crime and other nasty things exist on the web as they do in the 'real world'. Read the following guide to always ensure your…
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What router will I get with my broadband?
A broadband connection isn’t worth a whole lot if you can’t connect to it - and that’s why providers ship you a router when you sign up. Here’s the…
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YouView: Everything you need to know
How do you get YouView? What’s the difference between getting it with BT and getting it with TalkTalk? Can you get it without broadband? What broadband speed do you…
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Getting a new broadband line installed: Your easy guide
Moving into a new build home that doesn’t have internet yet? Need a second broadband line on your property? Inherited an ancient castle and want to drag it into…
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How to change your router’s Wi-Fi settings
Wi-Fi is a tricky beast: temperamental, dodgy, and seemingly with a mind of its own. Sometimes you need to get in there and sort it the heck out.
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How to set up a local area network (LAN)
A LAN, or a local area network, is a bit like the internet only a lot, lot smaller. That is, it only consists of a few devices that are…
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Virgin Media Hub 3.0 - the complete guide
Super Hubs are sooooo 2015. These days, when you get broadband from Virgin Media, you’ll get a far more advanced - and cooler-sounding - Hub 3.0 router thrown in…
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How to choose a broadband provider and package
Thinking of switching broadband? You're in the right place - we take you through some of the things to think about when choosing a package, and tell you how…
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