Internet

Compare different internet packages from basic dial-up to ultra-fast broadband. Articles cover bundling options, mobile internet, VoIP calling, and choosing the right connection type.

Broadband Package Alternatives

Compare broadband options and understand how DSL, cable and other technologies give you faster internet than dial-up modems.

Bundling with Other Utilities

Compare prices across bundled broadband, TV and phone packages from major providers like Sky and Virgin to see if switching saves you money.

Dial-up Flat Rate

Some internet providers still offer flat-rate dial-up packages with monthly hour allowances for people without broadband access.

Dial-up Pay as You Go

How dial-up pay as you go with 0845 numbers transformed internet access in the UK and sparked a PC buying boom.

Making Phone Calls Over the Internet

How VoIP technology evolved from early internet chat tools to become a practical way to make phone calls over broadband connections.

Mobile Internet Connections

How mobile internet has evolved from slow GPRS connections to today's 4G and 5G speeds, and whether ditching your landline makes sense.

Questionnaire: Which Internet Package Do I Need?

Answer a few quick questions to figure out which internet package matches your actual usage and budget.

Ultra-Fast Broadband?

Ultra-fast broadband is rolling out across the UK, but will rural areas face the same long delays they experienced a decade ago with standard broadband.

Using Wi-Fi to Cut 3G Charges

Switch to Wi-Fi for updates and downloads to avoid expensive 3G data charges on your phone bill.