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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor

Haggle, bundle or switch: how to get the best UK broadband deal

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Using your own router is one way to get a better broadband deal. Illustration: Jamie Wignall

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In the age of true fibre broadband the speeds available can be tremendous – and providers often try to upsell people to expensive, higher-speed packages. One way to save money is to pay for only the speed you need. For most households a speed of 100Mbps is likely to be enough, although it depends on the number of people who will use the internet at the same time, the kinds of devices you use, whether you play online games and the services you require.

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