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What to look for when you chose your broadband package

There are many things to consider when you are looking to choose a broadband package.

Is speed an issue?

If you are a gamer or a heavy downloader then speed is an important factor. Currently fibre optic fibre broadband will give you the fastest speeds. The most common fibre broadband is FTTC (fibre to the cabinet) which runs from the exchange to a phone cabinet in the street and then uses copper phone lines to your house. Another form of fibre broadband is FTTH. FTTH (fibre to the home) is where fibre fibre broadband goes straight to the home. Currently Virgin Media provides the fastest widely available fibre broadband with average speeds* up to 1130 Mbps.

Unfortunately fibre broadband is only available in some locations although its availability is constantly increasing as more fibre broadband is being laid and exchanges are being upgraded. If you want to know if fibre broadband is available in your area just enter your postcode in the postcode checker tool on the right hand side of this page and we will check if your postcode can be connected to super fast fibre broadband broadband and don't worry we will not share your postcode with anyone. Please be aware that although we strive to keep the fibre broadband availabilty data accurate we recommend that you check fibre broadband availabity to your postcode on the providers site before you buy.

If fibre broadband is not available then your other options are ADSL which will give you average speeds* up to 8Mbps and ADSL 2+ which will give you average speeds* up to 24Mbps. You have to bear in mind that the actual speed that you get is relevant to your distance from your local exchange. The further you are away from your local exchange the slower your broadband speed will be

What do you get with the broadband package?

Most providers offer free wireless routers but some providers offer free laptops and promotional gifts like shopping vouchers.

Do you want phone calls included in your broadband package?

Many providers now offer to not only supply you with broadband but they will also supply your phone calls. Bundling your phone calls and broadband can save you money. Use BroadbandExposed.co.uk.co.uk to compare BROADBAND AND HOME PHONE PACKAGES.

Do you want digital TV with your broadband package?

Some providers now supply digital TV with their broadband package. Use BroadbandExposed.co.uk.co.uk to compare BROADBAND AND TV PACKAGES.

Do you need a phone line?

With ever increasing use of mobile telephones paying monthly line rental just to get broadband can seem like a burden. With mobile broadband you do not need a phone line. Use BroadbandExposed.co.uk.co.uk to compare MOBILE BROADBAND.

Duration of the contract

Usually the longer the contract the cheaper the package is. What you have to bear in mind though that a shorter contract gives you more flexibility to switch providers.

Enter your postcode to check which broadband deals are available in your area (We assure you that your postcode will not be stored or shared with anyone)