It uses a network of fibre optic cables to deliver high-speed data over greater distances.
The data travels down the cables literally at the speed of light. This means you’re more likely to get faster download speeds and a more reliable connection to the internet.
Is Vodafone broadband fast
Vodafone Broadband app: Compatible Android/iOS device is required for full functionality. Average speed claim: 73% of customers on Superfast 1 receive download speeds above 35 Mbps and 61% of customer on Superfast 2 receive download speeds above 63 Mbps.
Can I use any router with my broadband
You can use any wireless router you want, but the modem you purchase has to be approved by your ISP to function with their network.
In a sense, you can think of your router as a device that’s part of your home network and the modem as a device that’s part of your ISP’s network.
Does Vodafone use Bt lines
Yes, Vodafone’s Superfast fibre is delivered using Bt broadband‘s openreach network phone lines so if you want to purchase the superfast fibre you will require BT phone lines.
Is Plusnet cheaper than BT
Generally speaking, Plusnet is almost always cheaper than BT – it’s billed as an affordable, straightforward provider.
Of course, both frequently have special offers on, so it’s worth comparing deals to see what looks best at any given time.
Does Plusnet use BT lines
Plusnet’s list of services is fairly straightforward, with a single ADSL option, two fibre options and a discount if you sign up for 18 rather than 12 months.
This means you won’t see the high-end, full fibre services you can get from Sky, Virgin media, BT, EE and Vodafone.
Can I get Plusnet without a phone line
Plusnet Full Fibre is a broadband only package, so you don’t need a phone line.
This means you can save on line rental.
Does Sky broadband come through the dish
Can I get broadband through a Sky satellite dish? No. Though Sky broadband delivers its subscription TV service via a satellite dish, its broadband offering is delivered via a fixed line, just like other providers.
How can I get internet without a provider?
- Mobile Hotspot
- Tether Your Smartphone or Tablet
- Find a Public Wi-Fi Network
- Use a Wi-Fi USB Dongle
- Share Someone’s Internet
Do all internet providers use the same lines
In most cases, the provider that is in the area first will have its own lines.
It may have this access based on a purchase that it made, or it may have invested time and money in laying those lines as a company.
For these reasons, other companies won’t necessarily have access to the same lines that are already there.
Do I need an engineer to install BT broadband
Connections and installations Most of our packages can be installed without an engineer coming into your home.
But if you do need an engineer visit, we’ll let you know before you order.
Then we’ll offer you the earliest available date for the visit.
Do I have to cancel my old broadband
Once you have selected your new ISP, the process is handled for you. The two companies will work out the handover between them, meaning you do not need to actively cancel your old broadband contract for the new one to start.
One thing to check, however, will be any cancellation fees.
What routers use Shell Energy
Shell Energy broadband router features Shell Energy broadband packages come with either a Technicolor DWA0120 or the older Technicolor TG588 v2 router.
The DWA0120 supplied with Shell Energy’s fibre broadband packages is a fairly up-to-date router with many of the features one would expect.
Which is better Plusnet or BT
Plusnet vs BT Broadband Speed test analysis of Plusnet Broadband shows a worse speed range than BT Broadband, ranking 70th nationally among 96 providers in the UK.
BT ranks 49th, with 45% of speed test results above 50 Mbps. In comparison, 26% of Plusnet speed test results scored above 50 Mbps.
Can you use a wifi router without a phone line
If you’re currently getting your internet through a 4G or 5G phone plan but you don’t want the phone part, you can switch over to a home internet plan, which uses a Wi-Fi router instead of your phone.
If portability is important to you, you could also look into getting a dedicated mobile hotspot.
Is BT reliable
There’s still work to do on value for money and customer support but BT is improving its reliability and nearly 71% of users would now recommend it.
It’s still one of the pricier providers but BT Broadband users don’t have to feel that they’re getting a raw deal.
Is Sky Broadband a satellite or cable
Satellite broadband is not to be confused with satellite TV deals from Sky, which also deliver broadband.
Sky Broadband uses the same cables as every other provider to deliver its internet packages, and it is only the TV element which is broadcast via satellite.
Is superfast broadband FTTC
FTTC is a superfast fibre broadband, with the term standing for Fibre to the Cabinet.
It is known as a reliable, high quality connection with superfast speeds up to 80 Mbps for downloads and 20 Mbps for uploads.
What does FTTP stand for
FTTP and FTTH are two different abbreviations for the same thing. FTTP stands for ‘fibre to the premises’ and FTTH stands for ‘fibre to the home’.
They are used interchangeably, along with ‘Ultrafast’ and ‘Full Fibre’.
Does CityFibre use BT lines
CityFibre takes on BT and Virgin Media to provide gigabit speeds to millions across the UK – Daily Record.
Does Shell Energy use BT lines
Just about everyone will be able to get the Shell Energy Fast and Superfast packages.
These use a standard BT phone line and the speeds provided are in line with other providers, as most share the same cables.
Do you have to have Sky internet for Sky Glass
You don’t need Sky Broadband to use Sky Glass. The television can be used with any internet service provider, including Virgin Media.
You can even connect it to a mobile hotspot.
Is BT full fibre better than virgin
Overall verdict The most important criteria are price and speed here – you get more for your money, on average, from Virgin, and they have a wider range of fibre speeds on offer.
If both BT and Virgin Media are available where you live, you’re most likely better off going with Virgin.
Who is BT owned by
It means Altice – which is owned by France’s ninth-richest man, Patrick Drahi – becomes the biggest single shareholder in BT, overtaking Deutsche Telekom, which has a 12.06% stake as a result of BT’s 2014 acquisition of the mobile operator EE, which was previously part-owned by the German giant.
Can TalkTalk use virgin line
You cannot connect a TalkTalk service to Virgin Fibre sockets. You will need to use an Openreach/BT master socket that has a normal BT phone line connected to the phone cabinet in the street.
Do you still have to pay BT line rental with Sky
Line rental is included as standard with both BT and Sky products.
Will Sky Glass work with BT broadband
If yours works with BT it should work with Sky but there is a chance it won’t.
65inch Sky Glass, 3 Sky Streaming Pucks, Sky Superfast Broadband with SR203 hub.
What broadband does not need a landline
The best known provider to offer broadband without a landline is Virgin Media. It has its own network, meaning it isn’t reliant on Openreach and BT’s copper lines to complete the final part of the connection into your home.
Does Vodafone broadband include landline
Yes, landline is included.
Are TalkTalk and EE the same
Summary of key network differences The biggest difference between EE and TalkTalk is in their mobile service, where EE uses their own nationwide tower network.
TalkTalk uses the Vodafone network. Both providers offer broadband and TV service over the Openreach/BT network.
Citations
https://www.cable.co.uk/broadband/guides/bt-virgin-media-broadband/
https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/vodafone-broadband-pro-and-wifi-hub
https://www.broadbandgenie.co.uk/providers/shell-energy/broadband/review
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/money/cityfibre-broadband-increases-reach-24228074
