Setting up broadband
What this guide is for
Setting up broadband when you move
With electricity, gas and water, you can simply turn up to your new house on moving day and take over the existing utilities. It’s not quite as straightforward with broadband.
Getting a new connection set up can take as long as four weeks. Different suppliers are available in different areas, so you’ll need to do some research on what your options are at your new address.
We’ve broken down how broadband internet works, what your options are, our top tips for finding a plan to make the whole process simple.
Preparation
Getting started
Finding the right broadband deal
Types of broadband plans
What speed do I need?
Different broadband contracts offer different speeds, contract lengths and extras at different prices. Finding the best deal means working out what’s most important for you.
Broadband packages range in speed from around 30 mbps to 900+ mbps. The speed you need depends on what you’ll be doing and how many people will be sharing the connection. Some of the UK’s biggest broadband providers also offer TV and mobile services. You can score huge discounts by combining plans.