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Will the Switch-Off Affect Your Landline and Devices?

The move from the old analogue phone network to digital services can affect your landline and any devices that relied on it, from alarms to other connected equipment. This guide explains which devices may be affected, why the change matters, and the practical checks to make so important equipment keeps working through the switchover.

24 Jul 2026 6 min read
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The 2025 Ofcom Rules on Mid-Contract Price Rises

New Ofcom rules have changed how broadband and mobile providers can raise prices mid-contract, requiring any increase to be set out clearly in pounds and pence rather than linked to inflation. This guide explains what the rules change, why they were introduced, how they affect new contracts, and what to look for so you understand future increases before you sign.

By Oliver Reed — Home Broadband Researcher

6 min
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The PSTN Switch-Off Explained and What It Means for You

The PSTN switch-off is the retirement of the UK's old analogue phone network, with services moving to digital connections that run over broadband. This guide explains what the switch-off involves, why it is happening, how it affects your phone line and broadband, and the practical steps to take, so the change feels clear rather than confusing.

By Oliver Reed — Home Broadband Researcher

6 min
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How to Run an Accurate Broadband Speed Test

A broadband speed test measures your connection's download speed, upload speed and latency, but how you run it affects how accurate the result is. This guide explains how to test properly, why a wired test gives the clearest reading, and how to interpret download, upload and latency figures so you understand what your connection is actually delivering.

By Oliver Reed — Home Broadband Researcher

6 min
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Download vs Upload Speed vs Latency: What Matters When

Download speed, upload speed and latency are three separate measures of a broadband connection, and each matters for different activities. This guide explains what each one means in plain terms, which everyday tasks depend on which, and how to read the numbers on a broadband deal so you can match a connection to how your household actually uses the internet.

By Clara Whitfield — Broadband Deals Editor

6 min
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What Speed You Need for 4K Streaming, Calls and Gaming

4K streaming, video calls and online gaming each place different demands on your broadband, and none needs an extreme speed on its own. This guide explains what each activity actually requires, why latency matters more than raw speed for gaming, why uploads matter for calls, and how to size a broadband deal when these activities happen at the same time.

By Oliver Reed — Home Broadband Researcher

7 min
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Broadband Pricing, Contracts and Your Consumer Rights

Broadband pricing, contract terms and consumer rights are closely linked, and understanding them helps you avoid overpaying and know where you stand. This overview pulls together how mid-contract price rises now work, what to check in a contract, how social tariffs and out-of-contract pricing fit in, and the rights you have if something goes wrong with your provider.

By Clara Whitfield — Broadband Deals Editor

5 min
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Can You Leave Your Broadband Contract If the Price Rises?

Whether you can leave a broadband contract penalty-free if the price goes up depends on the type of increase and your contract terms. This guide explains how your rights generally work, the difference between expected and unexpected rises, what current rules mean for new contracts, and the steps to take if you think you can exit, so you know where you stand.

By Clara Whitfield — Broadband Deals Editor

7 min
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How to Check Whether Full Fibre Has Reached Your Address

Full fibre is rolling out across the UK, but it reaches homes street by street, so the only reliable way to know your options is to check for your specific address. This guide explains why availability varies so precisely, the dependable ways to confirm whether full fibre has reached your home, and how to interpret what you find.

By Oliver Reed — Home Broadband Researcher

6 min
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Broadband Speed, Wi-Fi and Troubleshooting: A Guide

When broadband feels slow, the cause is often inside your home rather than the line itself, so understanding speed, Wi-Fi and basic troubleshooting helps you fix many problems without changing your deal. This overview pulls together why real-world speeds differ from advertised ones, how to test accurately, and how Wi-Fi and equipment affect what you experience.

By Clara Whitfield — Broadband Deals Editor

5 min
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FTTP vs FTTC vs ADSL: What It Means for Your Speed

Your broadband connection type, whether FTTP, FTTC or ADSL, has a major effect on the speeds available at your home, often more than the plan you choose. This guide explains how each type works, why they differ in capability, how to find out which you have, and what your connection type means for the speeds you can realistically expect.

By Oliver Reed — Home Broadband Researcher

6 min
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Out-of-Contract Broadband: Why Staying Put Can Cost More

When a broadband contract ends, you often move onto an out-of-contract price that can be higher than what you were paying or what new customers are offered. This guide explains what out-of-contract means, why it can cost more, how to tell if you are affected, and the practical steps to take so you are not paying more than you need to.

By Oliver Reed — Home Broadband Researcher

6 min

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