Max Beckett

Senior Content Editor | Broadband expert | Spokesperson

About the expert

Background

Max has the consumer at heart when it comes to telecoms. He's a resident Uswitch expert on saving money, handling price rises and knowing your rights as a customer. And you can find him offering his guidance and expertise as a spokesperson in a number of mainstream, regional and trade publications.

In addition, Max loves all things technology. From broadband and 5G to smart homes and smartphones, he's got his eye on future trends and the latest, greatest gadgets.

Writing guides, news and reviews as a Content Editor for Uswitch, Max is dedicated to helping you make more confident decisions with the gadgets and services you choose.

Recent Coverage

The standard - Expert tips to avoid broadband scams
Advanced Television - Study: Southampton has fastest UK broadband
Student Circuit - The UK universities with the most improved broadband speeds

Expertise

Saving money
Broadband
Mobiles & smart tech

Education

BA in English Language and Linguistics - University of Kent

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Providers, price rises and the basics of broadband

Articles by Max Beckett

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Broadband social tariffs for universal credit and low incomesIf you're on Universal Credit or receiving other financial benefits, you can find a much c ..

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How to get broadband with no credit checkLooking for a broadband deal that doesn't require a credit check? Take a look at our guide ..

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The different types of broadband in the UKFind out all about the different broadband connections available in the UK, and which ones ..

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How to save money on your broadband billLooking for ways to save money on your monthly bills? Here's how you can reduce what you s ..

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Altnet broadband providers explained: how to get cheap full fibreAltnets are smaller broadband providers offering full fibre-only deals. Find out why they' ..

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The best value for money broadband providers in the UKSee which providers offer the fastest speeds for the cheapest prices, and find out what el ..

How to get Volt benefits from Virgin Media O2What benefits do you get for being a Virgin Media broadband and O2 mobile customer? Find o ..

How to complain to your broadband provider guide - woman stressed on her phone

How to complain to your broadband providerLearn how to effectively address issues with your broadband provider, from connection prob ..

Broadband price rises in 2025 explainedBroadband prices increasing mid-contract? Learn why prices rise in April 2025, and what yo ..

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EE broadband price increase 2025: what can you do?EE increased its broadband prices by for nearly every customer from 31 March 2025. Find ou ..

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Vodafone broadband price increase 2025: what can customers do?Vodafone increased its broadband prices for most customers in April 2025. Find out what yo ..

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Sky price increase 2025: what can broadband & TV customers do?Sky has increased prices for millions of customers in 2025. Find out what you can do as a ..

Virgin Media price increase 2025: what can customers do?Virgin Media increased its broadband and TV prices in April 2025. Find out what you can do ..

Plusnet price increase 2025: what can customers do?Almost all Plusnet customers will see their prices go up each year, even if you're mid-con ..

BT price increase 2025: what can customers do?BT broadband prices increase for millions of its customers have been announced for Spring ..

MiFi device vs mobile broadband router: what’s the difference?Wondering what is MiFi? Thinking of getting for 5G home broadband? Find out the difference ..

Uswitch Broadband Awards 2025: full list of winnersSee the full list of winning providers for broadband and TV in the latest annual Uswitch T ..

EE broadband review 2025: is EE any good?EE broadband markets itself as a speedy, no-frills provider. But how does its service stac ..

Vodafone broadband reviewRead our in-depth review of Vodafone's broadband service. Find our verdict of its internet ..

Virgin Media review: is Virgin broadband any good?See if Virgin Media's broadband service is up to scratch. It's certainly got the speed, bu ..

EE broadband down: What to do during an EE internet outageEE broadband stopped working? Learn what you can do and how to claim compensation if you h ..

Vodafone broadband down: What to do during a Vodafone internet outageVodafone broadband stopped working? Learn what you can do and how to claim compensation if ..

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What is full fibre broadband?Full fibre is one of the fastest types of broadband in the UK. Find out all you need to kn ..

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Sky Q review: Our verdict on Sky's TV set-top boxSky Q is Sky's award-winning set-top box. Find out what makes it so great — and how to mak ..

What is 5G home broadband?5G home broadband could provide you with download speeds well over 200Mbps, all without th ..

Sky broadband down: What to do in a Sky internet outageSky broadband stopped working? Learn what you can do and how to claim compensation if you ..

Millions could beat the April 2025 broadband price hikesFind out if you're one of the nine million broadband customers that could beat the April p ..

Virgin Media down: What to do in a Virgin Media broadband outageVirgin Media broadband stopped working? Learn what you can do and how to claim compensatio ..

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BT broadband down: What to do in a BT broadband outageBT broadband stopped working? Learn what you can do and how to claim compensation if you h ..

BT broadband reviewWant to know what BT does well and what it doesn't? Find out what BT's customers think of ..

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The new One Touch Switch for broadband explainedSwitching broadband just got even easier. Here’s what the new process means for you next t ..

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How to get the best Black Friday broadband and TV dealsThe Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend is a great time to buy a cheaper broadband deal ..

How to watch the Premier League on TVFind out where to watch the latest Premier League matches, including all the games in the ..

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Internet upload speeds explained: what are 'symmetrical' broadband speeds?Ever wondered why your upload speed is so slow? Here's all you need to know about internet ..

Black Friday 2024 Uswitch exclusive broadband and TV dealsSee our Uswitch exclusive Black Friday deals that you can’t get anywhere else, plus more f ..

38 million consumers lost internet for 3+ hours 2023-2024

Broadband outage: what to do when your broadband goes downWhat happens when your broadband goes down? What can you do about it? And how long will yo ..

Latest Ofcom broadband provider complaints ranking revealedLooking to switch broadband this Black Friday? Ofcom has just released its latest ranking ..

What is Google TV?The new Google Chromecast with Google TV allows you to stream content and get access to yo ..

Five important details to look for in your broadband billFind out the key details to be aware of in your next broadband bill, so you can avoid pric ..

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How to stay safe online - a guide to internet securityFind out all the best ways you can stay safe while using the internet, from antivirus soft ..

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200+ UK Fibre Broadband Statistics 2024 - Fibre Broadband Facts & Stats ReportWhich UK region is the best for full fibre broadband? We’ve compiled over 200 fibre broadb ..

UK Broadband Statistics 2024 - Broadband Facts and Stats ReportThe latest UK fibre broadband statistics for 2024, covering fibre broadband access, usage, ..

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UK Business Broadband Statistics 2024 - Facts and Stats ReportThe latest UK business broadband statistics for 2024, covering business internet usage sta ..

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UK Broadband Speed Statistics 2024 - Facts and Stats ReportThis page includes relevant broadband speed statistics for 2024, such as UK broadband down ..

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UK Broadband Access Statistics 2024 - Facts and Stats ReportClick here to find the latest UK broadband access statistics for 2024, covering fibre broa ..

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New most complained about broadband provider revealed by OfcomFind out which broadband and TV providers received the most complaints to Ofcom at the sta ..

What is fibre broadband and how does it work?How does fibre-optic broadband work? Which fibre broadband package is right for me? Do you ..

Broadband and moving house - how to set up your internetYour guide to moving your broadband connection to your new house. Here's what to consider ..

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How to set up and update parental controlsA comprehensive guide to parental controls, including how to update and configure your chi ..

UK Online Streaming Statistics 2024We’ve collated the definitive UK online streaming statistics page for 2024 with the most u ..

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Vodafone GigaCube 5G broadband reviewWe reviewed Vodafone's 5G broadband service, GigaCube, to see if 5G speeds can really be a ..

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Uswitch Broadband and TV Awards 2024: full list of winnersYour switching made simple. Find out which providers won Uswitch's coveted Broadband and T ..

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History of the internet: a timeline throughout the yearsThe history of broadband from the '70s until today. From dial-up to broadband, read up on ..

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Boost your Wi-Fi: signal extenders explainedAre there spots in your home where you can't connect to the internet? See how a Wi-Fi boos ..

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Which broadband providers get the most Ofcom complaints?Ofcom's broadband complaints rankings from October 2023 - find out which broadband supplie ..

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New most complained-about broadband provider revealedFind out the latest Ofcom complaints rankings for broadband providers. See where your prov ..

See Ofcom's most complained about broadband providersWhere does your provider sit in Ofcom's latest broadband complaints list? Find out what ca ..

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE reviewRead our thoughts on the latest Samsung Galaxy 'Fan Edition' smartphone.

Uswitch Telecoms Awards 2023 shortlist announcedFind out the shortlisted broadband providers, mobile networks, TV platforms and smartphone ..

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Revealed: Ofcom's most complained-about broadband providersLooking to switch your broadband provider? Find out which providers top the latest complai ..

Our best broadband deals Cyber Monday 2022Browse our best range of the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2022 broadband deals on ..

Sky vs BT: who has the best Black Friday 2022 deals?See our 2022 Black Friday broadband deals and TV bundles for Sky and BT and decide which o ..

Our latest Black Friday broadband and TV dealsCompare a wide range of broadband deals and TV bundles for Black Friday 2022. Choose betwe ..

Huge Black Friday discounts on Sky broadband and TVSky has launched its Black Friday deals for broadband-only and broadband and TV bundles. G ..

Our best early Black Friday broadband and TV dealsWith Virgin Media, Community Fibre and Gigaclear all launching early Black Friday deals, y ..

Virgin Media launches EARLY Black Friday broadband dealsGet heavy discounts on Virgin Media broadband and TV bundles with its early Black Friday 2 ..

Metaverse-Ready NationsWe have analysed nations across the globe on factors, including internet speeds and Metave ..

Online Learning IndexWe have analysed 50 UK universities on factors such as the number of online courses and un ..

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What do you get with Virgin Media’s new Wi-Fi guarantee?Virgin Media’s new Wi-Fi guarantee will be free for some customers. Find out all the detai ..

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Gaming trend reportWe have analysed the world’s biggest games to reveal 2022's most anticipated and most popu ..

The best value broadband connection in the USWe reveal the US states home to the best value-for-money broadband, as well as the areas w ..

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Piracy ReportUswitch reveals which TV shows, movies, games and software are the most pirated and the ef ..

Telecoms providers to help struggling customers afford billsBroadband, TV and mobile providers have agreed to do more to help customers struggling to ..

Hybrid working index: the best locations for working online from homeWe've ranked the best towns and cities across the UK for hybrid working, so you can balanc ..

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When should I switch broadband? How to avoid an expensive price hikeIf your contract term is about to finish, you could be due a costly price increase. Steer ..

10 ways to help beat the broadband and mobile price hikesHere's our advice for reducing the amount you spend on your broadband and mobile bills dur ..

Broadband providers ranked by number of Ofcom complaintsFind out which broadband and TV providers have the best customer service, according to the ..

BT, EE and Disney Plus win top Uswitch Broadband and TV Awards for 2022Uswitch has revealed the winners of its Broadband and TV Awards for 2022. Find out which p ..

The world's greatest directorsWhich directors are the greatest in the world? We reveal the greatest directors, based on ..

Gaming IndexWhich video games released in 2021 were we all playing the most? And which are the best-ra ..

Amazon’s Lord of the Rings TV show reveals official title, release date and new teaser trailerThe streaming giant has revealed key information on its upcoming Lord of the Rings TV bloc ..

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20 gadget stocking fillers for under £20Are you stuck for Christmas gift ideas for your friends, work colleagues or your loved one ..

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Which UK streets have the slowest broadband speed?We've found the UK streets with the slowest internet speeds. 90% of them can get faster br ..

Which smart home devices should I buy?Smart homes can make your house secure and your household chores a breeze. Here are the sm ..

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Sky Broadband launches new 500Mbps ultrafast full fibre dealSky has unveiled a new ultrafast broadband deal at 500Mbps internet speeds. Find out if yo ..

A Midsummer Night's Stream: what are the best Shakespeare screen adaptations?We look into the amazing legacy of the renowned poet and playwright, William Shakespeare, ..

The online fraud reportThe online fraud report from Uswitch.com reveals how much money people have lost to card f ..

60% of people have made an online purchase on the toilet

The online shopping habits of British consumersWe’re all guilty of splashing the cash from time-to-time, and being able to shop online ha ..

Which year has been crowned the best for Mario fans?Mario is one of the most famous video game characters of all time, appearing in more than ..

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