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Updated monthly, our best buy guides make choosing easy...


Cheapest Broadband & Phone | March 10

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You don't usually have to change your phone service when you switch broadband providers but with deals this cheap it might be hard to resist.

We've got three reasons to take the plunge and bundle up with our cheapest broadband and phone picks.

Find out who's got the cheapest broadband & phone deal »


Free Laptop Deals | March 10

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We're old enough to remember when the very first free laptop deals were launched with fixed line broadband from AOL.

These days you're much more likely to find a free laptop when you take out mobile broadband.

Find out the best free laptop bundle in our best buy guide »


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Broadband News

Dedicated broadband news & the latest updates from across the UK


Friday, 5 March 2010

Government Plans to Reduce the Digital Divide

There'll be 7.5 million new internet users online by 2014 if a new government initiative set up to reduce the digital divide goes to plan reports James McConnell.

Thursday, 25 February 2010

Roam Europe Without Paying the Earth

Orange, Virgin and T-mobile are introducing cheaper European roaming data bundles in an effort to fend off nasty cases of "bill shock".

Monday, 22 February 2010

Advice Needed on Broadband Tax, says Panel

The government isn't doing enough to let consumers know that they're exempt from the proposed 50p broadband tax.

Friday, 12 February 2010

BT Hit One Million Wi-fi Hotspots... or do they?

One million Wi-Fi hotspots from BT Openzone! One million Starbuck's Coffee shops perhaps? Well, not exactly, but it's all quite sneaky...



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Exclusive broadband reviews... go on take a peak!

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Sky or Virgin

Sky or Virgin Media? It's a tough decision.

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O2 Mobile Broadband Review

In our ongoing quest to bring you the best in broadband we've been testing mobile broadband modems.

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Is Post Office Broadband Any Good?

They’ve always been good at selling stamps, but now with their two broadband packages, we're wondering if they're any good?

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O2 or Be Broadband?

Two of the UK's favourite broadband providers. So who's it going to be, O2 or Be Broadband? Find out who we picked.


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Broadband Questions & Answers

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Will I need to change my email address when I switch broadband provider?

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I'm about to switch my broadband from BT to O2 Standard but I'm worried about my emails - what will I need to do to set up my new address and will people who email me using my old address still be able to get through? I use Microsoft Outlook.
Kate, Essex


Staff Writer
29 January 2010

According to BT's terms and conditions when you cancel your BT broadband subscription you will lose access to your BT email account. Although, anecdotally, I've heard that this doesn't always happen there are a number of steps you can take to protect your current email address including using BT's Yahoo Premium Email service. Read our full answer »

General Broadband Guides

Your first port of call for broadband answers...


How to Get Faster Broadband
If you're sick of hearing that the easiest way to improve your broadband speeds would be a move to Muswell Hill then this guide is for you.
Broadband Speeds Explained
It's not always down to paying for the fastest headline rate anymore, read on to find out which providers really do offer the fastest broadband speeds.
Moving House, Moving Broadband
Moving house can be a stressful experience; don't let moving broadband connections add to it.
How much broadband usage do I really need?
Unlimited broadband? 10Gb usage allowance? Just how much broadband usage allowance do you really need?
Protecting your wireless broadband from pesky pirates
What's the best way to stop others from nicking your precious bandwidth? We explain the best way to protect your broadband connection.
Mobile Broadband versus Landline Broadband
We compare mobile broadband and landline broadband in this feature guide to the future of mobile broadband.
The Definitive Mobile Broadband Jargon-Buster
Here's a mobile broadband jargon-buster, to explain just about everything you ever needed to know about the technical ins and outs of mobile broadband.
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. We reveal the top 10 things most people never knew about broadband deals.

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