Broadband

A broadband internet connection allows users to watch videos and listen to music in real time, download music, films, software and play games online. There are loads of fantastic broadband deals with different prices, connection speeds, length of contracts, terms and conditions, and a variety of extra add-ons.

There are many providers of a broadband service and finding the best deal can be complicated and time consuming. Watch out for bonus deals. There are many that are enticing but ask how long the contract is and what price will you pay at the end of the bonus period and for how long before you decide.

Comparing the broadband market is not easy - some providers are specialist broadband-only providers offering excellent customer service dedicated to bringing you the fastest internet connection around. Most major broadband providers offer cheap bundled packages that combine broadband with digital TV or phone or all three.

	Average broadband speeds up by 22%, says Ofcom Consumers in the UK are getting 22 per cent faster broadband speeds at home than they were 12 months ago, according to regulator Ofcom.
	Nine in ten net users believe broadband advertising is misleading A new survey reveals that 89 per cent of broadband users believe broadband advertising is misleading.
	Budget 2012: UK to roll out superfast broadband to 10 cities The Chancellor has announced plans in today's Budget to fund ultra-fast broadband in 10 of the UK’s largest cities including Birmingham, Edinburgh and London.
	Britain's slowest streets for broadband revealed The streets with the slowest broadband speeds in the country have been revealed in a new study.
	Ofcom announce new broadband switching rules to benefit customers Ofcom has announced a new set of rules to make switching broadband suppliers easier and to avoid the problem of "slamming" and interrupted internet access.