Broadband Features

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.... read more

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.... read more

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. ... read more

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.... read more

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.... read more

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?... read more

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!... read more

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... read more

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... read more

THEY’VE always been good at selling stamps, but now with their two new broadband packages, we are wondering if Post Office Broadband is any good? Lorrie Kelly takes a closer look... read more

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... read more

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?.. read more

How do you know you’ll get the speed you’re paying for when you sign up to one of the UK’s fastest broadband packages? Julia Kukiewicz investigates to help you finally find those elusive extra megabits per second, and who offers the UK's best fast broadband.... read more

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.... read more

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.... read more

You’ve seen their flashy adverts and received their countless door-drop flyers but is Sky broadband any good? Julia Kukiewicz roots around and finds an answer.... read more

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!... read more

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.... read more

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?... read more

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.... read more

Be and O2 Broadband are offering the best new broadband packages around. But with just a gnat’s hairs width between them how do you know who will give you the best deal? Julie Kukiewicz puts them both in a jar and shakes it up to make them fight!... read more

Finding the right broadband package can be frustrating, writes Julie Kukiewicz. Follow these seven highly effective habits for comparing broadband deals, however, and you’re sure to find your perfect broadband partner. ... read more

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. ... read more

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.... read more

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.... read more

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.... read more

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.... read more

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? ... read more

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.... read more

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.... read more

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.... read more

A well publicised battle has broken out between the two big dogs of the bundle world, Sky and Virgin Media. All very exciting, but of little relevance to us the consumer, who are primarily concerned with getting the best bundle for their bucks. So, who truly can boast the best bundle? ... read more

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... read more

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... read more

Five reasons to stick with the whiney modem... read more