Even though the UK’s lockdown is slowly coming to an end we’ve still never been so reliant on the web connection beamed into our properties. Endless Zoom calls, watching hours of Netflix in pin-sharp 4K and attempting to download the next blockbuster PlayStation 5 title will all place a huge strain on our broadband and can see things slow to a maddening halt.
There are lots of factors that can affect your broadband and BT has a swathe of advice aimed at helping its customers get the very best out of their internet. Things such as where you place your router and the time of day you attempt the biggest downloads can all affect the speeds you’re getting.
Perhaps one of the biggest mistakes many of us make is popping the ugly black plastic flashing router out of sight. That’s a bad idea with BT saying that it’s vital you place this box out in the open and away from obstacles like walls, doors and even wardrobes as these can all slow down your connection. Even things such as fish tanks and baby monitors can disrupt the signal so make sure you keep the router away from other…
