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UK Broadband resources, supplier and comparison sites

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We've compiled a list of the what we believe are the some of the best UK broadband news and comparison sites. Feel free to email us if you'd like to add your site here (quality information sites only). We always require a link back to Bytestart for commercial sites.

UK Broadband Guides & Information

Think Broadband - "latest and greatest" broadband news in the UK, service provider information, views and comments from users (formerly the ADSLguide.org.uk)

ISP Preview - the UK's biggest forum for Internet Service Provider news, reviews, articles and discussion.

UK Broadband Watchdog - Guide to UK broadband providers, including broadband checker, comparison tool and help guides

Sam Knows - Industry leading broadband benchmarking company, provides information about broadband rollouts and coverage


Broadband Speed Test Sites

Broadband Speed Checker - Easy to use UK based speed test tool - gives additional information about the ADSL and cable connections within your area.

Speedtest.net - Another handy resource to help you find out your broadband download and upload speeds.

Bandwidth Meter - Free broadband monitoring application that enables you to control your broadband usage and stay within your ISP limits


UK Broadband Comparison Sites

Top10 Broadband - Informative resource site that helps you access the best broadband packages and providers in the UK.

Broadband Finder - Broadband portal with a postcode comparison service to find broadband packages available in your area.

Broadband Advisor - Find and compare the latest broadband deals. Use our post code checker to see what deals are available to you

Broadband Checker - Sleek broadband comparison site. Enter your postcode and you'll be presented with a concise list of all suppliers in your area, including tariffs.

Compare Mobile Broadband - new mobile broadband comparison site that also reviews the latest 3G wireless technology.

ChooseISP - The UK's top 20 broadband providers - and all their packages - tested, rated and reviewed.

Broadband Essentials - UK broadband information and comparison site.

Broadband Expert - Broadband comparison by price, speed download limits and more. Reviews of UK internet providers and broadband packages.

UK Broadband World - Site with a broadband availability checker.


Broadband Availability Checkers

BT ADSL Checker - If you have a BT line

Virgin Media - Cable services / postcode checker (incorporates the old NTL and Telewest services).



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