What is "Broadband"?

Broadband Internet access, often shortened to "broadband Internet" or just "broadband" is a high speed internet connection. ADSL and Cable, both popular consumer broadband technologies, are typically capable of transmitting from 512 kilobits per second upwards - many times the speed of a dial-up modem.

Why should you chose this service from CompuGuide?

• At last count there were over 60 Internet Service Providers in the UK. The Broadband Setup service from CompuGuide will guide you through this maze and advise which provider is the best for you.
• Broadband comes in many flavours; from a cheap and cheerful low-cost, capped bundle supplied with everything necessary to get you online to the do-it-yourself "unlimited wires-only" service incorporating VOIP (internet based telephone). The Broadband Setup service from CompuGuide will help you decide which service will meet your immediate needs and take you forward. It will also help you avoid being locked into long term contracts for unsuitable services.
• Broadband Modems can be a non-issue if you use bundled USB modems supplied by your provider, but these devices are very limited. If you want to connect more than one computer in your household; If you want voice over Internet capability; If you want a hardware firewall for added security. Then you will need to replace your modem with a router. The Broadband Setup service from CompuGuide will help you select and configure the best router for your needs.
• What happens when your service does not go live on the date promised by your Service Provider or stops working? Who do you call? Will your provider deal with the problem or give you the run-around? Internet service providers are overstretched. You will most likely end up in a phone queue paying to listen to the call waiting music. The Broadband Setup service from CompuGuide will take on this responsibility and deal directly with the service provider on your behalf, keeping you informed of progress with regular reports.