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Broadband for a Holiday Let or Second Home

A holiday let or second home has different broadband needs from a main residence, with part-time use and guests to consider. This guide explains the options, how to weigh contract length against occasional use, what guests expect, and how to keep things secure and manageable from afar.

2 Oct 2026 6 min read
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Getting Full Fibre When You Rent

Renters can often get full fibre, but installation may need the landlord's permission and sometimes a wayleave. This guide explains what consent is required, why it matters, how the process works, and the practical steps tenants can take to get a full fibre connection installed.

By Oliver Reed — Home Broadband Researcher

6 min
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Provider Hub vs Your Own Router

Most broadband comes with a provider's hub, but you can often use your own router instead. This guide explains the differences between them, the pros and cons of each, when buying your own router is genuinely worth it, and what to check for compatibility before you switch equipment.

By Clara Whitfield — Broadband Deals Editor

6 min
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Parental Controls and Kids' Internet at Home

Helping children use the internet safely is part of every connected home. This guide explains how parental controls work at the network and device level, how to set sensible limits, why conversation matters as much as tools, and how to balance safety with trust as children grow.

By Clara Whitfield — Broadband Deals Editor

5 min
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Upload Speed Explained: Why It Matters

Most attention goes to download speed, but upload is what carries your data out to the world. This guide explains what upload speed is, the everyday tasks that depend on it, why it is often lower than download, and how to tell if your upload is holding you back.

By Clara Whitfield — Broadband Deals Editor

5 min
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Why Video Calls Stutter on a Fast Connection

It is frustrating when video calls freeze even though your broadband is fast. The usual culprits are latency and bufferbloat, not raw speed. This guide explains what they are, why they affect calls and gaming, how to tell if they are your problem, and the practical fixes that smooth things out.

By Clara Whitfield — Broadband Deals Editor

5 min
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How Many Devices Can One Broadband Connection Handle?

There is no fixed limit to how many devices a broadband connection can handle, because what matters is how many are actively using bandwidth at once, not how many are connected. This guide explains how devices share a connection, why idle gadgets barely count, how your router and Wi-Fi factor in, and how to judge whether your connection keeps up with a device-filled home.

By Clara Whitfield — Broadband Deals Editor

7 min

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