As the cost of living crisis continues and energy bills increasingly get more expensive, many households will be looking for ways to cut back where possible.
Homeowners have been advised to be smarter when it comes to washing and drying their clothes and even filling their kettles to reduce their household bills.
And experts have continuously encouraged people to plug out appliances and devices on standby when not in use as they can account for up to 20 per cent of electricity use.
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However, it seems broadband may be the one piece of equipment we should leave plugged in at all times (as well as your fridge and freezer, of course).
Internet provider BT was forced to release a statement to warn customers that regularly turning off their WiFi at night could send singles to the provider that there is a fault in the line and lead to a slower speed connection, reports RSVP.
A spokesperson for the internet company said: "Constantly switching off the hub makes the line look unstable, meaning that your speed may be automatically reduced to improve the reliability of your broadband connection."
On top of speeds getting slower, important security updates might not be received during the night if the power is switched off.
"We know our routers are put through their paces during the day – whether on video calls, streaming the latest show, or online gaming," added a Sky Broadband spokesperson to the Express.
"That's why our routers run firmware updates during the night, to avoid any unnecessary disruption during the day.
"Switching off your router overnight can affect automatic software updates and optimisations which in turn can impact the overall performance, speed and stability of your Broadband.
"Other connected devices in the home that are connected to your router will also be disrupted by the delayed updates.
"All our current hubs are EU Eco Design Regulation approved, meaning no excessive energy consumption is being used."
The news comes as domestic electricity customers will receive three instalments of €200 energy credits to help reduce electricity bills over the coming months.
The first payment will be made in November 2022. While the second credit will be made in January 2023, and the third in March 2023.
The Electricity Costs Emergency Benefit Scheme is part of the package of supports to combat the cost of living and applies to all domestic electricity accounts registered with an electricity supplier in the Republic of Ireland.
Similar to credits paid between April and June 2022, the payment will be automatic, and you will not need to apply for it.
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