Broadband Topical Features

The T-Mobile Orange merger: how will it affect you?
Neil Hawkins looks at how the merger of two telecom giants, t-mobile and orange could affect you.

Broadband Abroad: How to get Online while you're Overseas
From the light-weight to the heavy-duty - what are your internet options abroad? Whether you're jetting off on a round the world trip or going on a short weekend break to Paris, Sophia Travis helps you decide how to get online.

Moving House, Moving Broadband
Moving house can be a stressful experience; don't let moving broadband connections add to it. Follow our hints and tips on how to move your broadband connection when you move house.

BT's super fast fibre broadband network guide
BT is set to launch its new super fast fibre broadband network in Britain from 2010. Here's the Choose guide to the main questions surrounding the story that has been dominating headlines in recent weeks, by Sam Smith....

Phorm: Should we be Worried?
What is all the fuss about Phorm? Follow the back-story and updated news with Julia Kukiewicz’s guide to (the controversial) Phorm adware....

Plusnet strips bare with UK's first truly unlimited broadband
Gamer-favourite Plusnet launched their new unlimited broadband package this week. But what was all the fuss is about? And is it any good?...

The Definitive Mobile Broadband Jargon-Buster
Trying to navigate your way through the world of mobile broadband can be a heady task when you’re surrounded by odd acronyms and funny-sounding words. Helen Storey has put together a mobile broadband jargon-buster, to explain just about everything you ever needed to know about the technical ins and outs of mobile broadband....

4 Big Reasons Why T-Mobile is the Best Mobile Broadband
Why do people keep talking about T-Mobile broadband being the best mobile broadband around at the moment? Helen Storey has discovered 4 reasons why you should be picking T-Mobile mobile broadband over its competitors....

Free Laptops with Broadband
Want a free laptop with broadband? Neil Hawkins compares every free laptop and broadband offer now available and explains which ones are best....

Mobile Broadband versus Landline Broadband
Neil Hawkins compares mobile broadband and landline broadband in this feature guide to the future of mobile broadband......

Free Laptops with Mobile Broadband: Deal or no deal?
Many providers are now giving away free laptops when you take out a mobile broadband contract, but are they actually any good? And what’s the network like? Helen Storey takes a look....

What is the Cheapest Broadband Line Rental?
Neil Hawkins looks at how you could save a packet on line rental and get yourself a better broadband deal....

Has Sky Broadband Killed the Fair Use Policy?
Is it the end of the fair use policy? Neil Hawkins looks at the implications of Sky’s decision to get rid of its own.......

What should I do to get the fastest broadband? Switch to Be or Eclipse or get a BT iPlate?
Is it worth switching supplier to get the fastest broadband or should you investigate the BT iPlate? Neil Hawkins looks at the available options....

Fastest broadband face-off: Eclipse Internet or Be Broadband?
Be Broadband now has a rival in the stakes for fastest broadband provider: Eclipse Internet. But which one offers the best fastest broadband deal? Neil Hawkins throws them in a ring together to find out which you should go for....

10 Things you Need to Know about Broadband Deals
When you compare broadband deals there are a lot of things hidden beneath the bonnet that you probably don’t know about. Neil Hawkins reveales the top 10 things most people never knew about broadband deals....

How to switch to the fastest broadband, cheapest broadband or best broadband!
Our latest guide to switching broadband details the best deals to be had whether you want to switch to get cheaper broadband, faster broadband or broadband with more download potential!...

Protecting your wireless broadband from pesky pirates
What’s the best way to stop others from nicking your precious bandwidth? Neil Hawkins explains the best way to protect your broadband connection....

Free Laptop? You’re spoilt for choice
Free laptop deals are popping up all over the place. Neil Hawkins reviews each one to find out if there is such a thing as a free lunch....

Best broadband bundle that’ll save you a bundle
With so many different broadband bundles offering various different features, the world of bundles can be a confusing place. Whether you’re a student, TV-addict or a family person, Helen Storey finds the best broadband bundle to keep you happy....

How to lose broadband customers and alienate people: A Manifesto.
How do you run a truly rubbish broadband service? Neil Hawkins presents this manifesto which all broadband providers should follow if they want to go the way of Orange broadband and lose customers by the bucketload....

Best Broadband Deals for Every Kind of Web User
Struggling to decide which is the best broadband deal for you? Neil Hawkins’ nifty guide brings you the best broadband deals for every type of web user whether you’re a light user, heavy user or a student!...

Why O2 and Be offer the best unlimited broadband deals
O2 Broadband and Be Unlimited offer the most comprehensive unlimited broadband service right now, says Neil Hawkins as he delves into tbe best broadband deals for unlimited usage....

7 Reasons why only a fool wouldn’t compare broadband deals first
About to switch to a new broadband provider just because their TV advert made the package look promising? Stop right there advises Helen Storey as she explains why you should always compare broadband first if you want to....

Avoid the seven sins when you compare broadband
You’d think it was pretty straightforward to compare broadband, but you can get a lot wrong writes Julia Kukiewicz . So make sure you follow these seven simple rules to get the best value for money when you compare broadband deals....

Why getting an iPhone 3G could be the best broadband decision you ever make
Compared to most phones the iPhone is true mobile internet browser, but how can you benefit from the new 3G gadget at home? Neil Hawkins compares O2 Broadband....

Best Broadband For Speed
With BT offering the chance to squeeze and extra 0.5Mb into your broadband speed, does it make sense to forego this and just switch to a fast broadband provider instead? Neil Hawkins compares the fastest broadband packages and decides who offers the best broadband for speed....

5 Ways to Avoid Being Bitten On The Bum by Hidden Broadband Charges
Cynical about super-cheap broadband prices? Helen Storey investigates the hidden charges that they don’t tell you about when you sign on the dotted line, and how to avoid paying them....

Is it Bye Bye to Cheap Broadband?
Is the end of cheap broadband nigh? Wholesale price rises might knock-on to consumers so Neil Hawkins digs around to find the best broadband deals on the market for you to get before they go....

Dongle Fever: What is all the hype about mobile broadband?
Imagine being able to log onto the internet wherever you are: the train, your back garden, or indeed the middle of the Yorkshire Dales! Lorrie Kelly takes a closer look at mobile broadband and the world of dongles and discovers that 3G broadband is great but may not be for everyone....

Best Broadband Deals Ending Soon
Beat the usual prices of the UK’s biggest and best broadband providers with Julia Kukiewicz's run-down of great broadband freebies, introductory offers and super-cheap limited-time prices all coming to an end very soon. ...

Is BT Broadband Anywhere with BT ToGo any good?
Broadband on the move? BT think so! Helen Storey checks out the new BT Broadband Anywhere with BT ToGo service, which offers wireless broadband connection from a smartphone, and decide if BT Broadband Anywhere with BT ToGo is any good....

Best Broadband for Students
As a student, trying to pick the best broadband deal isn’t always the most appealing thing in the world. Fear not, for we’ve done the job for you. Helen Storey checks out the best broadband providers for students....

The Best Broadband for Online Gaming
Minimise unnecessary virtual deaths with the best broadband package for online gaming. Julia Kukiewicz shows you how to get those great deals on downloads, faster speeds and console-compatible modems all without breaking the bank....

The Best Broadband and Home Phone Deals
Julia Kukiewicz helps you find the best broadband and phone deals in the UK from broadband giants TalkTalk, Tiscali and Virgin Media and finds out if they’re as good as they seem. ...

5 Reasons You Should Never Apply for Broadband on the Phone
Signing up for your broadband package online can save you time, money and get you some great deals. In fact, says Julia Kukiewicz, you should never sign up for broadband on the phone....

The Best Broadband for Unlimited Downloads
If you’re always downloading you’ll need a broadband package with unlimited downloads. That sounds pretty straightforward but as usual in the broadband world it isn’t so simple… Julia Kukiewicz reveals the best packages for truly unlimited downloading....

Is Orange Broadband Any Good?
Orange Broadband has had its fair share of up’s and down’s, so Neil Hawkins aims to put the record straight and asks, is Orange Broadband any good?...

Best Broadband Deals Ending Soon: Miss them, Miss Out!
O2, Tiscali, AOL and 3 are doing some of the very best imited-time offers on broadband at the moment. Find out if half price broadband and free laptop offers are as good as they sound with this quick guide and get them before they run out!...

Alternatives to Pipex: A Guide for Pipex Refugees
With Pipex customers being booted over to Tiscali, many are looking for a new provider, but who can offer a similar service? Helen Storey checks out the alternatives available and how they can benefit you...

Broadband Fair Use Policies Exposed and Explained
Broadband fair use policies have a reputation for being very unfair. Neil Hawkins looks at the fair use policies of the top broadband providers to see who is Fair and who is Unfair...

Where To Get Free Line Rental With Broadband
The price of BT’s line rental will rise to £11.75 from April 1st – that might mean paying more for your broadband. But not all providers make you pay for line rental, Julia Kukiewicz reveals which broadband providers could save you money by offering totally free line rental...

Are You Getting Free Broadband Technical Support?
Don’t tell them we told you but you don’t have to pay the extortionate rates that some broadband providers charge for technical support. BT broadband will have free customer support by April 1st, so which other broadband providers offer free technical support?..

Is TalkTalk Broadband Any Good?
TalkTalk broadband has come a long way since the sketchy days of its inception, but many may still ask: Is TalkTalk any good? Helen Storey digs the dirt on the broadband provider that changed broadband prices for good and discovers whether TalkTalk is any good....

When cheap broadband attacks...
The concept of cheap broadband is a popular one, but don't get caught out by the hidden costs of cheap broadband. Julia Kukiewicz lists the top five things you must watch out for to prevent cheap broadband costing you more than you plan....

8 Great Reasons You Should Compare Broadband
If you have considered rushing into signing up to a broadband package without comparing broadband first, you could miss out. Helen Storey reveals 8 great reasons why you should always compare broadband before you buy broadband!...

Miss Them, Miss Out – Best Broadband Deals Ending Soon
Looking for the best broadband deals? Well hurry up if you want to catch any of these broadband deals slated to end soon. Anna König has uncovered the best broadband deals you shouldn's miss out on....

Is Tiscali Broadband Any Good?
You’ve probably seen their flashy new adverts on TV but are Tiscali’s new broadband packages any good? Julia Kukiewicz discovers if Tiscali is any good?...

How to Compare Broadband Speeds
Want to compare broadband speeds? Neil Hawkins lists the top 5 things to remember when comparing broadband speeds from different broadband providers, helping you narrow down your choices and speed up your selection of the perfect broadband package....

Battle of the Boxes: How Does the V-Box Shape Up to Sky+ and V+?
BT has recently added a new digital TV option to their broadband bundles and customers applying for the Vision package will receive BT’s V-Box for free (saving £199), which can record, pause and rewind TV without the need for video tapes. ...

The Temptation of BT Vision's V-box
BT has caused a stir within the digital TV market by offering a combination of Freeview, on-demand IPTV and a PVR (personal video recorder) called the V-box to existing broadband subscribers who sign up for the BT Vision service. Lorrie Kelly takes a closer look at the hardware in this full review of BT Vision's V-box....

The Tear-out Guide to Switching Broadband Providers
Extortionate prices, hours on hold, slow download speeds... In the past we may have settled for some glitches with our ISP, but not anymore! Since the broadband boom there is no reason to accept second best when someone else out there is willing and able to provide a better service at a better price. Adam Mitchell explains how to switch broadband....

How to Compare Broadband - A Quick Guide to Broadband Comparison
When you compare broadband packages, finding the exact right broadband package for your needs is a little like finding the needle in the haystack. Or more accurately, it’s a bit like finding the hay in the needlestack. With thousands of different broadband packages to choose from, even the most detailed broadband comparison table can still prove a daunting prospect....

How Does Tiscali Shape Up To Sky and Virgin Media?
Tiscali, the champions of low-cost broadband, has finally launched its new digital TV service, and with prices starting at a mere £19.99, it looks set to take on Virgin Media and Sky head to head! Anna Konig examines the new Tiscali package, and compares it to Virgin Media and Sky’s ‘bundled’digital TV packages to see how it shapes up against them....

Be versus Plusnet: Who Wins in the Battle of the Online Gamers?
With the latest array of gaming consoles and PC games coming onto the market, the online gaming industry is booming. And with this rise comes the inevitable - lags, freezing and the need for more bandwidth to unleash your ultimate power online. But with so many choices of internet service providers, which one is right for you? ...

The Student Guide to Broadband | 2008
For many students, setting up and registering your own internet connection for the first time will be a daunting prospect. Simply saying ‘I want the cheapest broadband’ is not enough, as the world of broadband was never intended to be a simple one. Anna König uncovers the ins-and-outs of the broadband for students....

5 Ways Broadband Will Change Your Life
Ditching the old dial-up modem for a new broadband connection that will blow your hair back could just mean a whole new way of life for you. We've pulled together five of the best reasons your super-speedy connection will change your life for good...

Switching to a Different ISP
Broadband prices are falling like hurdlers with their laces tied, so now is as good a time as ever to switch to a better provider. Use our 5 step plan to ensure you make the switch without a hitch...

Dial Up is Great!
Five reasons to stick with the whiney modem...