Best and cheapest broadband for multiple connections

AFCB

I live with a grandson using WiFi for PS4 gaming whilst on phone at same time and on Spotify then too.
My wife is on Ipad and Firestick.
I am on smartphone and computer.

What is best provider to give maximum bandwith when all on at same time?
CURRENTLY on Virgin but high prices.
(Dont need telly progs or phone line)
Ta

Neil_Jones

The broadband itself is irrelevant (if its fast enough).

You need a decent wi-fi router and for it to be in a more or less central location.  Presume you have a superhub at the moment?

You'd do better to hardwire the console (and maybe the computer) to reduce the load on the wireless.  The iPad/Firestick/Smartphone have to go wireless by design.  The others don't.

Jjay

Avoid Vodafone at all costs!

matelodave

Jjay said:

Avoid Vodafone at all costs!

Just because you've had an unfortunate experience doesn't mean that we all have or that they are institutionally incompetent.

400ixl

First up, check what speeds you could get from Openreach which underpins most of the providers who would use their infrastructure. This can be done at https://www.openreach.com/fibre-broadband/register_for_ultrafast

Richard_T_

First will need to know what you have got, and what is available:

Current ISP?

Current package?

What network equipment - ie router do you have?

HaroldWren5

AFCB said:

I live with a grandson using WiFi for PS4 gaming whilst on phone at same time and on Spotify then too.
My wife is on Ipad and Firestick.
I am on smartphone and computer.

What is best provider to give maximum bandwith when all on at same time?
CURRENTLY on Virgin but high prices.
(Dont need telly progs or phone line)
Ta

First check whether the address can get Full Fibre (FTTP)/Ultrafast broadband from an Openreach, CityFibre or alternative network provider. If you go to a broadband provider's website, you should be able to garner what bandwidth is available using their respective address checker. 

Generally speaking, the higher the bandwidth coming into the property the better. And if you can get FTTP, it will be far more reliable. At that point, it becomes a process of ensuring equipment within the property is set up to maximise the connectivity/bandwidth sharing within. Usually with either wiring, or wireless mesh systems. That subject though is best handled once you know what underlying broadband speed packages are available.