Cable broadband

Cable broadband is now offered alongside home phone and digital TV via a cable modem using the same technology as cable TV. An engineer will need to come to your home and connect you to the cable network if you do not have cable currently.

There are only two providers currently offering broadband via cable in Britain; Telewest and ntl. The availability of cable services also depends if cable pipes have been laid in your area. In some areas, cable is not available due to the cost of digging up the roads and laying the pipes or because planning restrictions prohibit pipes being laid.

There is very little difference between cable and ADSL broadband in terms of connecting to the internet. Where there are differences is in the package price, speed available and services. Cable broadband can come as a stand alone package or as a bundled package which includes home phone services and digital TV channels for one monthly subscription.

Use the uSwitch.com broadband comparison and switching service and we can help you find the answer. As we use your postcode and phone number to look for available providers that match your broadband requirements, we will only show you a cable provider if it is available. We compare all the broadband packages available so you can see how cable broadband measures up. And because we do not just focus on price, you can also compare speeds, service restrictions and the features and conditions that really make a difference. Then we will direct you to your chosen provider’s site so you can sign up online quickly and easily.