How Does Fibre Broadband Work?
As we become more and more reliant on the internet – from streaming the latest movies and TV shows to […]
With numerous acronyms and terminology, understanding what different types of broadband exist and what they do can be challenging.
And, although fixed-line broadband is the most widely available and often discussed, there are still areas in the UK where this type of connection is not possible. Our guides will help you discover all about traditional fixed-line broadband as well as new alternatives, so that you can make an informed decision about the type of broadband that best suits your needs.
What Is SoGEA Broadband: Everything You Need to Know
Single Order Generic Ethernet Access (SoGEA) broadband is a relatively new entrant in the UK broadband market. It’s designed to […]
What is Gigabit Broadband: Everything You Need to Know
At the beginning of 2023, the UK government announced that it had amended the Building Regulations 20210 so that all […]
Shell Energy Broadband is Provided by Openreach
The UK broadband sector has a large number of Internet Service Providers (ISPs), all of which are vying for the […]
What is mobile broadband?
Mobile broadband is wireless access to the internet, through a mobile phone network via 3G, 4G, and 5G. The network […]
What is Fibre Broadband?
Not to be confused with full fibre, fibre broadband is the most widely available and accessible type of broadband in […]
What is Ultrafast Broadband?
Ultrafast broadband is the fastest type of broadband available in the UK. But how does it compare to other types […]
What Is ‘Superfast’ Broadband & Is It Worth the Money
Superfast broadband is described by Ofcom as any broadband service that provides speeds of 30Mbps or higher. Covering more than […]
ADSL Broadband
Also known as ‘standard broadband’, an ADSL connection is delivered through copper telephone lines, with average download speeds of 8Mbps. […]
Openreach Network
Unless your broadband service comes from a provider with its own network – such as Virgin Media – you’re likely to be […]
Rural broadband guide
Those fortunate enough to live in the picturesque backdrop of the UK countryside would likely trade little for it. Except, […]
What is Superfast broadband?
Covering more than 96% of the UK, Superfast or ‘Fibre to the Cabinet’ (FTTC) broadband, is the most common type […]
Mobile broadband: what is it and how do I use it?
It’s not an exaggeration to say that we spend a lot of time online, and that for some of that […]
What is satellite broadband and is it any good?
If you live in a rural area, it can be difficult to access the internet through a fixed-line connection. Fibre […]
What is Full Fibre Broadband?
Increasingly popular among homes and businesses as a means to future-proof their broadband technology for decades to come, full fibre […]