BT is offering 4G home broadband with a choice of 15Mbps or 30Mbps download speed.
In the UK, BT is now offering unlimited 4G home broadband for customers who aren’t able to get a fibre broadband connection in their home. You can get unlimited data on their 4G-based broadband service, with a choice of download speeds (up to 15Mbps or 30Mbps).
Customers signing up to BT’s 4G home broadband service will receive the BT 4G Home Hub router. In addition, you’ll get most of the normal benefits of BT Broadband including access to BT Wi-Fi hotspots and inclusive anti-virus.
In this article, we’ll review BT’s 4G home broadband service including the plans available and the BT 4G Home Hub Router. We’ll also look at the speeds available on the service before comparing it to alternative providers and looking at the 4G coverage that’s available.
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Three offers 61% population coverage on 5G, along with 99% population coverage on 4G & 3G.
In the UK, Three offers 5G, 4G and 3G mobile network coverage. The fastest and most advanced form of coverage is Three’s 5G network which is available to 61% of the UK’s population (as of 2023). This can give you average download speeds of around 200Mbps, with peak speeds of up to 1,000Mbps (1Gbps).
Outside of their 5G-enabled towns and cities, Three also offers 99% population coverage on their 3G and 4G networks. You can access average download speeds of around 20Mbps on 4G, with peak download speeds of up to 300Mbps.
In this article, we’ll discuss how you can check the coverage available from Three in your area, including where you’re able to see a coverage map for 5G, 4G and 3G. We’ll then discuss each coverage type in more detail, before looking at Three’s home broadband coverage and the international coverage you can expect when abroad.
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5G home broadband starts from £19/month and gives you fibre broadband speeds with no need for a phone line or engineer visit.
If you’re living in an area that has 5G coverage, 5G broadband can be a good alternative to regular fixed-line home broadband. Unlike fibre broadband or cable broadband, there’s no need to have a phone line or cable at your home. You can easily set it up yourself with no need for an engineer visit. In addition, there’s flexibility to bring your broadband connection with you (e.g. on a weekend away from home or when you’re moving to a different address).
In this article, we’ll look at 5G home broadband in the UK. We’ll start by asking what 5G home broadband is and whether you’re able to get it at your address. We’ll then look at the 5G home broadband providers in the UK (Three Broadband, EE and Vodafone) before comparing them to traditional fibre broadband providers like BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media.
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Hyperoptic offers full fibre broadband from £17.99/month with download speeds of up to 1Gbps and a Hyperhub router.
In the UK, Hyperoptic is a specialist provider of full fibre broadband, offering download speeds between 30Mbps and 1Gbps (1,000Mbps). All of their broadband plans come with a Hyperhub router (either the Nokia Hyperhub or the ZTE Hyperhub). You’ll also get unlimited downloads and an optional home phone service.
Hyperoptic was founded in 2011 and is now available in around half a million homes across 43 UK towns and cities. The service is mainly available in large residential apartment blocks where Hyperoptic has worked with the developer or freeholder to make their service available.
In this article, we’ll review the Hyperoptic broadband service including the plans available, the download speeds and and the Hyperhub routers. We’ll also look at the availability of Hyperoptic’s network and at other full fibre broadband services if you’re not able to get it where you live.
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Vodafone has a range of unlimited data plans with 4G & 5G coverage. Choose between Unlimited Max, Unlimited and Unlimited Lite download speeds.
In the UK, Vodafone offers a choice of three unlimited data plans, each one differing in the download speeds you’re able to get. The unlimited data plans from Vodafone start from £25/month. For this, you’ll get an unlimited data SIM card which also includes unlimited minutes, unlimited texts and access to 5G coverage.
When buying an unlimited data plan from Vodafone, you’ll need to choose between three different plans. Unlimited Max is Vodafone’s fastest available plan. Meanwhile, Unlimited is capped at a maximum download speed of 10Mbps and Unlimited Lite is capped at a maximum speed of 2Mbps.
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In this article, we’ll compare Vodafone’s unlimited data plans. We’ll start by comparing the three plans in detail: Unlimited Max, Unlimited and Unlimited Lite. We’ll then take an in-depth look at the download speeds available and at how Vodafone’s unlimited data plans compare to the rest of the market. Finally, we’ll discuss the coverage available and how you can keep your phone number when moving to Vodafone.
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It’s easy changing your broadband provider in the UK. Find out how the broadband switching process works in our step-by-step guide.
In the UK, it’s a straightforward process changing your home broadband provider. By switching, you’ll normally be able to save money on your broadband. You may also benefit from a faster or more reliable home broadband service.
In this article, we’ll explain how the broadband switching process works in the UK. This includes how your new broadband service is set up by the provider and how to change your broadband router or hub. We’ll also look at the fees that might apply for switching and how you can keep your current phone number or email address after the move.
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Tesco Mobile offers Rocket Pack bundles on Pay As You Go, starting from £7.50/month with no contract.
In the UK, Tesco Mobile offers Rocket Pack bundles on Pay As You Go, with prices starting from £7.50/month. You’ll get access to 4G coverage from O2 with no need to sign a contract or to undergo a credit check.
In this article, we’ll look at Tesco Mobile’s Pay As You Go service, including the Rocket Packs available and how much they’ll cost you. We’ll also look at the Triple Credit tariff from Tesco Mobile, before comparing their Rocket Pack bundles to rival networks like giffgaff and VOXI. Finally, we’ll look at the coverage on Tesco Mobile’s Pay As You Go service and how you can keep your current phone number when moving to the network.
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You’ll get a 3-month trial of Vodafone Secure Net when you take a Vodafone Pay Monthly plan. After this, it’ll cost you an extra £1 per month.
If you sign up to a Pay Monthly price plan from Vodafone, you’ll currently get 3 months of free Vodafone Secure Net added to it (except on Vodafone Basics SIM-only plans).
Vodafone Secure Net provides you with additional network-level protection against malware and online viruses, as well as parental controls for your children’s mobile data usage. You’ll also have access to the Vodafone Secure Net application which allows you to scan your phone for malicious software and applications. After the 3 month trial, you’ll pay £1 per month to continue using Secure Net.
In this article, we’ll review the Vodafone Secure Net service, including the main features available on it. We’ll also look at Vodafone’s price plans including a 3-month free trial and how you can cancel the Secure Net service if you don’t want to use it. Finally, we’ll look at some alternatives to Vodafone Secure Net that you can use for free.
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Find out how to cancel your home broadband service and how much it will cost you if you cancel during your contract.
There are many reasons you might want to change your home broadband provider. For instance, you might be looking for faster download speeds elsewhere, you might be moving to another address or you might have found a better broadband deal from another provider.
In some cases, an early exit fee or early termination charge (ETC) will apply when you cancel your home broadband service in the UK. This will normally be the case if you had agreed to stay with your provider for a given amount of time (e.g. 12 months, 18 months or 24 months) and are now looking to cancel your service during the minimum commitment period.
In this article, we’ll explain the cancellation process for home broadband in the UK, how you can cancel your broadband service and how much you’ll need to pay when you cancel. We’ll also discuss a few alternatives to cancelling your broadband service such as improving your download speeds another way.
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The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ are a pair of wireless Bluetooth earphones with a 2-way dynamic speaker and 11 hours of battery life.
If you’re looking for a pair of wireless earphones with good battery life and sound quality, Samsung’s Galaxy Buds+ (SM-R175) should be one of your top options to consider. The Buds+ earphones offer an impressive 11 hours of battery life, and this increases to 22 hours when you charge it from the case. You’ll also get a 2-way dynamic speaker in each earbud and 3 microphones for better voice quality when you’re making a phone call.
At present, you can get a free pair of the Galaxy Buds+ earphones (RRP £159) when you order a Galaxy S20+ on Vodafone. You can also get a £288 discount on Vodafone’s Unlimited Max plan. This gives you access to 5G coverage with the fastest available download speeds on Vodafone. It also includes access to VeryMe Rewards and Global Roaming Plus (with inclusive roaming in 81 destinations).
In this article, we’ll review the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ earphones in detail. We’ll start by looking at the design of the earbuds, the sound quality you can expect and the battery life available. We’ll also look at handset and device compatibility along with how the newer Galaxy Buds+ compare to last year’s original Galaxy Buds.
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