If you have a master socket with a double socket especially for broadband you can plug your extension into that - you won't need to use a microfilter at all in this case.
If you have a master socket with only one socket which is shared with phone and broadband, you'll need to use a microfilter and plug your extension into that. Never filter at both ends of your extension lead!
Best broadband speeds are always obtained by plugging your router directly into your master socket. A wireless fibre router is available with all fibre packages.
We'll make sure it arrives before or on your go live day. We strongly advise taking one of the routers we supply, unless you're an experienced Internet user. If you'd rather use your own, make sure you check it is compatible.
Want to use a router from another broadband provider? Be aware that many providers lock routers to their network so you may not be able to use it. If you answered YES to both questions, it is likely that your router is compatible with our service. If you answered NO, you may want to take our router to be on the safe side. Should you find that your router isn't compatible once your broadband service is up and running, call us on Skip to main content.
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Using the main phone socket in the house will give you a better connection. Your broadband device uses very little electricity, so we suggest keeping it on all the time, as it performs better if it is always switched on.
Take a look at our guide explaining, what is fibre broadband? Don't forget, you can also use our fibre broadband checker to see if you're in an area that can get fibre broadband. Get a quote Renew your tariff Smart Meters What is a smart meter? Can I get fibre broadband? Check fibre broadband availability. What kind of fibre broadband can I get from SSE? What if I can't get fibre broadband in my area? Why can't I get fibre broadband? It also has a growing full fibre or fibre-to-the-premises network where certain customers can access ultrafast BT deals, but there is a lot more competition amongst other providers for this type of connection than there is for the slower, more widely-available types.
Virgin Media's cable broadband is different from fibre in a few key ways. While it also uses fibre-optic cables from its exchange to each local street cabinet, it then uses its own 'coaxial' cables to finish the journey to your home. This means Virgin Media is also capable of delivering very fast broadband speeds — currently ranging from Mbps to Mbps across the UK, and up to 1Gbps speeds in a growing number of locations.
In fact, it aims to be capable of providing 1Gbps to every connected property by the end of However, Virgin Media is available in more areas than full fibre, so if you're looking for speeds faster than 70Mbps, it's worth checking to see if Virgin Media broadband deals are available in your area. Our latest Virgin Media broadband deals. If you can't get access to the broadband speeds you want with a fixed-line connection, you might find a better option with mobile broadband. These services still provide a router like normal broadband providers, but those routers will connect to the internet via a 4G or 5G if available mobile network instead.
This is a great option for those who want speeds offered by fibre broadband but for whatever reason can't get fibre installed into their home. And 5G, while currently mainly available to urban areas, can provide speeds up to and beyond Mbps in certain areas. If 5G is something you are keen on, then you should first check that it is available in your area.
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