In case you didn’t hear… we’re celebrating 10 years of bringing better broadband to homes across the UK. During that time, we’ve seen first-hand how online demands have changed – and one thing’s clear: yesterday’s broadband isn’t built for today’s homes.
If your broadband buffers, drops out, struggles with video calls or slows down when everyone is online at once, it may be time to upgrade to Full Fibre broadband.
Here are 10 common signs your current broadband service is holding you back, and why switching to Full Fibre could make all the difference.
10 reasons to upgrade your broadband connection
- 1. Your streaming service buffers regularly
There’s nothing worse than settling down to watch your favourite show, and then…
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If buffering is a regular occurrence in your home, your broadband may not have enough bandwidth to support your household needs.
With Full Fibre broadband, streaming in HD and 4K is smoother, even when other people are online too. Find out more, because buffering belongs in 2009. Not halfway through the season finale.
- 2. Downloading anything takes forever
Whether you’re downloading a new game, a software update or a work file, slow download speeds are annoying.
Older broadband technologies simply weren’t built for today’s file sizes.
Full Fibre delivers much faster download speeds, so you spend less time waiting and more time doing.
- 3. Video calls keep freezing
Whether you’re remote working, online learning or staying in touch with friends and family, video calls have become a normal part of everyday life.
If your calls regularly freeze, pixelate or drop out altogether, your broadband may be struggling to cope.
- 4. Multiple people online causes problems
One person’s gaming.
Another one is streaming.
Someone else is on a Teams call.
Sound familiar?
It’s not uncommon for modern households to have dozens of connected devices, and older broadband can quickly run out of steam.
Full Fibre is built to handle busy homes without everyone competing for bandwidth.
- 5. Your smart home isn’t feeling very smart
Video doorbells. Security cameras. Smart speakers. Digital thermostats. They all rely on a stable internet connection.
If your smart devices regularly disconnect or stop responding, it could be a sign your broadband is struggling with the number of devices connected.
- 6. Online gaming feels more frustrating than fun
Fast download speeds are great, but gamers also need a reliable connection with low latency.
If you’re experiencing lag, slow downloads or connection issues during gameplay, upgrading your broadband could improve your online experience.
- 7. Working from home is difficult
Uploading files, attending meetings and accessing cloud-based systems. Modern working puts far more demand on your broadband than it used to.
If your connection slows you down during the working day, upgrading to Full Fibre could make a noticeable difference.
- 8. Your broadband contract has ended
Many people stay with the same provider long after their contract ends, often paying more without getting better broadband in return.
If you’re out of contract, it’s a great opportunity to see what’s available at your address and compare your options. Check your postcode to get started.
- 9. You’ve started working around your broadband
If you’ve ever said things like:
“I’ll wait until everyone’s gone to bed.”
“Can you come off the Wi-Fi for five minutes?”
“Don’t start downloading that yet.”
… your broadband has become the boss of your house – and it’s holding you back.
- 10. Faster Full Fibre broadband is available where you live
This might be the biggest sign of all.
If you’ve not checked recently, you could not have access to faster, more reliable broadband with better value than your current provider.
Check to see if your address is one of the lucky ones, here.
Why choose Grain?
Not all broadband providers are built the same.
At Grain, we do things differently.
- Unbeatable broadband deals with our Price Match Guarantee
- Dedicated Full Fibre direct to the router in your home
- Symmetrical upload and download speeds
- No in-contract price rises. Ever.
- Package speeds up to 2000Mbps
- No hidden fees or install costs
Ready for broadband that keeps up?
If any of our 10 signs sound familiar, it might be time to make the switch.
Grain Full Fibre is built for modern homes, with dedicated Full Fibre, symmetrical speeds, unlimited data and fixed price contracts.
Check your postcode today to see what’s available at your address. It takes less than a minute, and your next film might actually play all the way through without buffering.