Broadband explained

Wi-Fi, ISP, ADSL, VoIP – do you think broadband language is just there to confuse you?

uSwitch.com goes behind the jargon to examine broadband; what it does, what it means and how it affects you. Whether you want to understand the latest technology or make sure you get the best deal, we’re here with an explanation.

Connecting to the internet with broadband offers you a world wide choice of options. If you want to keep things simple ADSL broadband uses your existing BT line. Just sign up, plug in the modem and connect. Or maybe you want more choice? If available in your local area, cable broadband comes with home phone and digital TV too. Compare if you get more with a bundled package. Or maybe you want broadband on the move? We put WI-Fi and hot spots under the spotlight.

As broadband has to work with the existing phone line infrastructure, where we live can affect the broadband that is available to us. We look at the issues around broadband availability and how it can affect your broadband choices.

Deal or no deal – you don’t want to make the decision on which broadband you choose on a whim. We go behind the broadband deals and cheap internet to spotlight the costs you really should pay attention to.