Working From Home? Check Your Speed

Check Internet Speed Needs with Broadband Compare
Tuesday, 14 January 2025

Many of us get to enjoy working from home these days, whether that be full time, or part of the week. With that, we are using our internet for a lot more tasks than we used to. Now, we are using it to join video calls, analyse spreadsheets, and perhaps even use high-end applications and software. It’s a good idea to check you have adequate internet speed for your online work activities. There is nothing worse than buffering internet when you’re in the middle of a time-sensitive task. But on the other hand, you don’t want to be paying for more than you need. 

Use Our Broadband Speed Calculator

Here at Broadband Compare, we have a range of tools to help you understand your broadband better, and help you therefore, make better decisions about your plan. Our interactive broadband speed calculator is designed to help you get a better representation of what speed would best suit your household. This is based on how many devices you have, and your internet activities such as video calling and streaming. Take advantage of this tool, to gauge what your speed should be. Click the button below to try our broadband speed calculator, and the button below it to see the different types of fibre speeds that are typically available on the market. 

Broadband Speed Calculator

Different Fibre Speeds

Check Your Current Speed

Okay, now that you know what your speed should be, check what your speed is currently. Check out our internet speed test to get an accurate reading. If your speed is too slow, or even too fast for what you need, it’s a good idea to consider comparing and switching to a different plan. 

Speed Test

Compare with Broadband Compare

Once you have a better idea of what speed you should be on and want to switch, jump on Broadband Compare. Our user-friendly platform is designed to empower you to compare different broadband plans available to you. Remember, what plan works best for one might not work best for you. That is why we don’t just simply put the cheapest plan on the market at the top. We take into account your address and your unique preferences to configure a list of what are the best options for you, so you can make a fully informed choice, find the best value deal, and avoid compromising your needs. 

There are many benefits to comparing regularly. You can unlock savings by finding a better deal, make a fully informed decision, keep up to date with market trends and industry price changes, and avoid falling victim to loyalty tax. When you compare regularly, you empower yourself to take control back over your bills and find savings that make a true impact on your budget in this cost of living crisis. If you are working from home, you are already saving money on commuting into the office, so why not save money on your broadband plan, too?

There is a long-standing myth that it takes hours and effort to find and switch to a new broadband provider. But with Broadband Compare, you can do so in minutes. 

It is easy to compare, and Broadband Compare is free to use. 

  1. Jump on the website.
  2. Enter your address.
  3. Select any preferences such as speed, price range, and type of connection
  4. Compare the options available side-by-side. 
  5. Find one you like, and click switch! 
  6. You’ll be redirected to a site to complete the information to switch. 
  7. Done! Your new broadband provider will do the work in the background or get in contact with you to get you connected to them, and you will be on your way to savings and buffer-free internet

Compare Broadband

Further Reading:

Benefits of Switching Broadband Plans

How to Switch Broadband Provider

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