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Uswitch broadband expert Max Beckett

Max Beckett

Broadband expert

About the Author

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.

Expertise

  • Saving money

  • Broadband

  • Mobiles & smart tech

Education

  • BA in English Language and Linguistics - University of Kent

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Articles written by Max

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23 April 2024

How to watch the Premier League on TV

Find out where to watch the latest Premier League matches, including all the games in the dramatic run-in for the 2023/24 season.

See the ways you can watch the Premier League
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08 April 2024

How to save money on your broadband bill - Uswitch

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

Read our saving money on broadband tips
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01 April 2024

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, but how well does it do everything else? Find out with our expert review.

Read our Virgin Media broadband review
UK broadband statistics 2023", the Uswitch logo, with a router and cable in the foreground.
25 September 2023

UK Broadband Statistics 2023 - Broadband Facts and Stats Report

The latest UK fibre broadband statistics for 2023, covering fibre broadband access, usage, speed, cost, and more.

Learn more
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06 September 2023

What is Google TV?

The new Google Chromecast with Google TV allows you to stream content and get access to your favourite online content.

Read our guide to Google TV
 Online Learning Index
02 November 2022

Online Learning Index

We have analysed 50 UK universities on factors such as the number of online courses and university ratings, to reveal the best universities for online study.

Learn more
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05 September 2022

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 details from Uswitch, including whether or not you can claim money back.

Learn more
Image of a gaming pc on a desk with the overlay 'gaming trend report'
09 August 2022

Gaming trend report

We have analysed the world’s biggest games to reveal 2022's most anticipated and most popular games, the most underrated and overrated games, and more.

Learn more
26 July 2022

The best value broadband connection in the US

We reveal the US states home to the best value-for-money broadband, as well as the areas with the lowest access to fibre optic broadband.

Learn more
An image of two houses with a red car parked outside with the title 'moving home checklist'
25 July 2022

Moving house checklist: our guide to moving home - Uswitch

Follow Uswitch’s moving house checklist to tick off everything you need to do when moving home.

Learn more
graphic of red/black background with white overlaying text saying 'Piracy Report'
04 July 2022

Piracy Report

Uswitch reveals which TV shows, movies, games and software are the most pirated and the effects this has on industries and personal data.

Learn more
woman sat at her kitchen table looking at her bills
28 June 2022

Telecoms providers to help struggling customers afford bills

Broadband, TV and mobile providers have agreed to do more to help customers struggling to pay their telecoms bills. Find out the latest measures.

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