BT’s Hybrid Speed Boost combines 4G broadband with a copper (ADSL) connection to give you faster speeds. Find out how it works and how to get it.
In the UK, BT’s new Hybrid Speed Boost solution combines a 4G connection with a copper (ADSL) fixed-line connection for faster speeds on your broadband.
According to BT, it can boost the download speed on your broadband by an average of 20Mbps. It alsos improve the upload speed of your connection by ten times on average, giving you a much better experience for cloud storage and online backup.
At present, you’ll get Hybrid Speed Boost included on all BT Business plans that are delivered using ADSL (copper broadband) technology. At the time of writing, you can get unlimited broadband from £29.95 per month (ex VAT). This includes unlimited data through both your 4G connection and your copper broadband connection.
In this article, we’ll review BT’s Hybrid Speed Boost solution. We’ll start by looking at what it is and how it improves the speed of your broadband service. We’ll then look at the best BT Business plans with Hybrid Speed Boost included, how it compares to Hybrid Backup, and the coverage available on the service.
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Sky Glass allows you to build a collection of your favourite TV shows and movies, with on-demand playback from cloud-based recordings.
When you buy a Sky Glass TV, you’ll get the ability to build your own playlist. According to Sky, this is like “recordings, only better”.
Unlike traditional recordings, the Playlist feature has been reimagined for a world with catch-up TV and cloud-based recording. It allows you to watch your favourite shows and movies on-demand, with no storage limits and no limits on how many programmes you can record at the same time.
In this article, we’ll look at the Playlist feature on Sky Glass. We’ll start by looking at how Playlist works and how it compares to recordings as found on the Sky Q box. We’ll also look at the other features available and the best Sky Glass deals.
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You can get a short-term home broadband deal from £30/month with no contract and lots of flexibility.
In the UK, the contract length on popular home broadband deals has steadily been increasing over the last few years. Many broadband plans now lock you in to a 24-month contract, giving you limited flexibility when things change.
If you’re looking for a short-term home broadband plan, there are a number of providers that offer home broadband on a flexible one-month rolling deal. This means you can change or cancel your broadband service at any time
In this article, we’ll review and compare ‘no contract’ home broadband providers in the UK. We’ll start with an overview of the available options, before looking at each individual provider in more detail. We’ll also look at 4G home broadband as a flexible alternative to getting fibre broadband without a contract.
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NOW offers low-cost fibre broadband plans with average download speeds between 61Mbps and 100Mbps, powered by Sky.
In the UK, NOW offers low-cost fibre broadband plans from £24 per month. They’re owned and operated by Sky, but their broadband plans are typically a few pounds per month less than on the comparable Sky Broadband plan.
The following table shows NOW’s latest broadband plans:
Frequently Asked Questions
| What happened to NOW’s old fibre broadband plans? |
Prior to June 2024, NOW offered a choice of Brilliant Broadband (11Mbps), Fab Fibre (36Mbps) and Super Fibre (63Mbps) broadband plans. These were withdrawn from sale, and replaced with the new Superfast and Full Fibre plans that are powered by Sky. |
| How do the NOW television memberships work? |
In the UK, NOW offers the following television memberships:
- A NOW Entertainment membership gives you access to Sky’s entertainment channels including Sky Atlantic, Sky Max and Sky Witness.
- A NOW Cinema membership gives you access to the Sky Cinema channels and over 1,000 movies to stream on-demand.
- A NOW Sports membership gives you access to the Sky Sports channels, with live sporting action, analysis and more.
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| Can I get NOW Broadband where I live? |
Around 90% of UK homes are able to get a NOW Broadband service. You can check the availability of different plans at your address on the NOW Broadband website. |
You can get a 5G SIM Only Deal from just £2.90/month in the UK. Compare the best value 5G SIM only deals.
In the UK, it’s currently possible to get a 5G SIM-only deal from just £2.90 per month. This will give you access to faster 5G speeds on a 5G-ready phone. You’ll also benefit from more network capacity and lower amounts of latency when using a 5G network.
In this article, we’ll compare the UK’s best value 5G SIM Only Deals. We’ll start with an overview of the plans available before looking at the 5G SIM cards available on each network.
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Sky offers Gigafast Broadband from £38/month with an average download speed of 900Mbps. Read our review.
In the UK, Sky now offers Gigafast Broadband from £38/month: it’s their fastest ever home broadband service with an average download speed of 900Mbps. Currently available in 24% of UK homes, it’s delivered using full fibre (FTTP) technology.
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In this article, we’ll review Sky’s Gigafast Broadband, comparing it to cheaper alternatives such as Superfast Broadband and Ultrafast Broadband. We’ll also compare it to plans from other providers before looking at the availability of the service and how you can switch to Sky’s Gigafast Broadband.
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Full fibre (FTTP) broadband gives you faster download speeds and a more reliable connection. Compare the UK’s full fibre broadband deals.
In the UK, full fibre (FTTP) broadband has now started to roll out at pace. Offering download speeds of up to 1,000Mbps (1Gbps), it’s up to 15 times faster than regular fibre broadband. You’ll also benefit from a more reliable service as it doesn’t rely on outdated copper technology.
At present, full fibre broadband is available in around 20% of UK homes. You can get full fibre broadband from a number of providers including BT, EE, Sky, TalkTalk and more. There are also a number of smaller providers, offering full fibre in selected postcodes and regions.
In this article, we’ll look at full fibre broadband in the UK, including how it works and the benefits compared to normal fibre broadband. We’ll also look at the UK’s best value full fibre deals and the plans that are currently available on each broadband provider.
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Unlimited home broadband is currently available on more than 15 UK providers from £17.99/month. Compare the best home broadband deals.
In the UK, there are currently more than 15 different home broadband providers. All of them will give you unlimited home broadband with an inclusive wi-fi router. You can choose from a range of plans that start from £17.99/month.
It’s easy to switch your home broadband provider and you’ll often be able to save some money. You might also be able to add some additional features like a guaranteed wi-fi signal in every room of your home or inclusive TV with your broadband. There are also faster full fibre broadband deals.
In this article, we’ll review and compare the UK’s best value home broadband deals. This includes the big name providers such as BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media. We’ll also compare some of the smaller providers like Hyperoptic, John Lewis, Plusnet and Shell Energy Broadband.
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BT’s Whole Home Wi-Fi gives you seamless wi-fi coverage across your whole home. Find out how it works & compare the Whole Home Wi-Fi devices.
In the UK, Whole Home Wi-Fi is a mesh networking solution from BT that gives you a seamless wi-fi network covering your whole home. The system uses multiple Wi-Fi discs to improve your wi-fi coverage and to remove wi-fi dead spots in your home. It works with any broadband provider: there’s no need to be a BT customer to use Whole Home Wi-Fi.
In this article, we’ll review BT’s Whole Home Wi-Fi system, including what it is and how it works. We’ll also look at some of the added features like wi-fi scheduling and guest wi-fi, before comparing the multiple Whole Home Wi-Fi devices (including Whole Home Wi-Fi, Premium Whole Home Wi-Fi and Whole Home Wi-Fi 6).
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You can get a 5G Pay As You Go SIM card from £5/month with no contract and no credit check required.
If you’re using a 5G-ready phone in the UK, you’ll also need a 5G-ready plan to take advantage of the faster speeds available. At present, there are nine UK mobile networks offering 5G Pay As You Go plans. These allow you to get connected on your mobile from £5/month with no contract and no credit check.
In this article, we’ll review and compare the UK’s best value 5G Pay As You Go plans. We’ll start with an overview of our recommended networks, before looking at the plans available on each mobile network in more detail.
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