How to improve your broadband speed

Internet speeds can vary for different reasons. Examples include:

• distance you live from a telephone exchange,
• a range of technical reasons, for example interference from other equipment in your home/business or,
• using the internet during busy or peak periods.

Ofcom, the industry regulator has produced a range of useful material that will help guide you through how you can get the most from your current broadband connection.

• Ofcom Voluntary Code of Practice – Broadband Speeds (External link)
• Ofcom Advice Leaflet for Consumers – Broadband Speeds (External link)
• List of Internet Service Provider’s signed up to the Code of Practice (External link)