How to save over £100 on your annual broadband bill in 2025
Being able to save on your annual broadband is more important than ever in a time of economic hardship.


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Being able to save on your annual broadband is more important than ever in a time of economic hardship.
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Read: What’s the difference between bytes, megabytes and gigabytes?Why are we increasingly using our high-speed broadband connections for 50-year-old retro gaming experiences?
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Read: I don’t need my website any more – what can I do with it?The UK Government is attempting to resolve broadband issues affecting Very Hard to Reach households.
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The spyware threat is real – but there are plenty of things you can do to reduce your risk of becoming a victim
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Knowing how to take screenshots can simplify many aspects of online life, from password management to complaints escalation
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Read: The value of broadband line speed checksThe definition of what is live streaming can be confusing. We explain what qualifies – and what doesn’t
Read: What is live streaming?The Wayback Machine is more than just a glimpse of bygone times – it’s a genuinely useful resource
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Read: Coping strategies when online services go offlineIt may be tempting to turn your broadband router off overnight, but it’s a bad idea for several reasons.
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Read: Why are 5G masts so unpopular, and what are the alternatives?Generative AI promises to solve many problems, though it’s advisable to approach it with caution at this early stage.
Read: What can – and can’t – you do with generative AI?Choosing a new ISP involves a variety of competing attributes. We explain how to prioritise the most important ones
Read: The most important factors when choosing a new ISP – rankedWhat are Trojans? Only the most insidious – and potentially damaging – form of malware
Read: What are Trojans?We explain when to use a VPN (and when not to) depending on your need for privacy, speed and safety
Read: When to use a VPN – and when not toNOW TV and Sky TV both offer live and on-demand content across your internet connection, but there are significant differences
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Read: How social media algorithms can literally change your mindThe best broadband routers will make you wonder why you persevered with your ISP-supplied hardware for so long
Read: The best broadband routers in 2024Signing up to no-contract broadband frees you from long-term commitments, but it does involve some compromises
Read: Should I consider no-contract broadband?