While we aim for low COVID-19 infections this year, people are still required to stay at home since the cases only accelerate in numbers. One important thing that we rely on is an internet connection which binds us with our remote friends virtually. However, there are some cases that we could not do anything to hasten its connectivity speed.
In the UK, the BT Broadband is one of the best internet packages that you can afford. However, some problems recently appear when using it. Also, get to know some tips on how to make your connection faster.
Why Does Your BT Broadband Load Slowly?
Express reported on Tuesday, Apr.6 that there are several reasons why your BT broadband can sometimes get out of hand. Even simple things like your location and the current time are known to be contributors to your download speed.
The first problem that people often overlook is placing the black plastic flashing router in an undesirable way. It's essential to understand that your BT broadband should be located far from possible hindrances to the internet connection like doors, walls, and even your clothes.
Other things such as baby monitors and fish tanks could also slow down your signal. Just remember to put away the router from your gadgets at home.
On its help page, BT stated that even though it developed a super-fast network, it could still be affected by the number of people who use the network. The provider also noted that the fluctuations in internet speeds usually take place between 8 pm and 10 pm.
If you are planning to watch the Egg Cracking Challenge on Tiktok, or play "Call of Duty," it's better to consider doing those things in the early morning or at a later time in the night.
You should also inspect how many devices are connected to the internet. From there, you can assess the number of connections being made, thus it suggests that when more mobiles or computers are connected, most likely that your speed will also be slow due to a divided connection.
Moreover, BT said that your web connection depends on every device linked to the Hub. For example, if your four devices are consuming internet speed at the same time, you will only get a quarter of the total speed.
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Tips to Make your BT Broadband Connection Faster
Consider going with the much faster internet package. Why should we tackle this? This is because we should always aim for the best quality of the service although it will still vary depending on your budget.
Besides, a slow internet connection is troublesome. If you are downloading or uploading a file, a poor internet service might affect your progress when submitting important documents.
Follow these simple steps to avoid a slow connection.
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Make sure to check the connected devices like television, smartphones, computers, laptops, and other equipment. If you have an Apple or a Samsung smartphone at home, and you want to play an online video, first seek the possible devices which could contribute to the slow connection.
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Next, you might want to disconnect the internet to devices that you are not using. In this way, you can help increase your internet speed.
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Leave your router on at night. Since BT usually updates your router during nighttime, turning it off will lead to a slower and unstable connection because you miss the important updates.
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Prioritize getting powerful anti-virus protection for your computer since sometimes, they also affect the speed of your web connection. You could also update your driver to cope up with the updated system for your internet.
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Comparing broadband deals from BT can be an easy way to increase your speed, and you won't have to pay any contract breakage fee as you'll be upgrading.
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Written by Joen Coronel
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