Broadband Buyer's Guides

The latest information and deals.

• Shell Energy Broadband - everything you need to know

  While Shell is best known as an energy supplier, it also offers superfast broadband and phone packages, too. Here’s everything you need to know… More »

• How to save money on your broadband

  Spending more than you need on your broadband package? Here’s everything you need to know to trim your outgoings, including how to get the most value from your… More »

• Internet data usage explained

  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… More »

• Broadband and moving home

  Moving house sometime in the future? We’ve got all the information you need on how to transfer your broadband to your new home. More »

• Can I get fibre optic broadband in my area?

  When you want broadband faster than a cheetah in a Ferrari, it’s got to be fibre. But can your home get it? More »

• Sports and broadband

  Which provider offers the best broadband and sports bundles? Is Sky or BT best for live Premier League games? And what sports channels can you get on Virgin Media… More »

• Why get a static IP address?

  One grand feature of business broadband packages is the all-important static IP address. It’s infinitely useful, say the providers, for all kinds of vital business-y things. So, uh, what… More »

• Virgin Media 4G service guarantee in broadband outages – what you need to know

  Virgin Media home broadband down? Customers on Oomph broadband and mobile phone packages now get unlimited 4G until the service is restored. More »

• How to get broadband without line rental

  If you want broadband without a phone line, there are several ways to get it, but be warned - it might not actually work out cheaper… More »

• Broadband deals for the elderly

  The cool thing about the internet is that there’s something on it for everyone - and that includes older folk. Want to get broadband in your home, or set… More »

• Satellite broadband: What's it all about?

  We’ve come a long way since Sputnik 1. These days, satellites can be used for all kinds of things - including broadband. But how does that work? And is… More »

• FTTP vs FTTC broadband

  Let’s be honest, picking the right fibre optic broadband package can be daunting, and the jargon you'll hear along the way can make the experience a whole lot more… More »

• What is contention ratio? - broadbandchoices explains

  A lot of things can affect how fast your broadband is - like the wiring in your home, what kind of router you have, or what’s available in your… More »

• How to choose a student broadband deal and claim a £10 amazon voucher

  Broadband is absolutely vital when you’re a student, whether you want to download journal articles, book tickets to club nights, or just watch a bit of Netflix. It’s also… More »

• 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… More »

• 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… More »

• Broadband in Hull

  Up in Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire, broadband works a little differently. There’s no BT, there’s no Sky, there’s no Virgin Media… instead, there’s KCOM. More »

• All about broadband fair usage policies

  Signed up for an unlimited broadband package? Worried that there’s a ‘fair usage’ cap hidden away somewhere in the small print? Worry not - we at broadbandchoices have trawled… More »

• Superfast broadband: What is it and how do I get it?

  There’s nowt more annoying than sluggish internet that crawls along super-slowly, right? Luckily, you needn’t be stuck with a stagnant connection forever - superfast broadband exists. Keep reading and… More »

• 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. More »