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Types of Broadband
Fibre Broadband
- Fibre broadband is the choice for most people nowadays, assuming it's available where you live.
- Fibre offers fast speeds and stable performance, and is a great choice for streaming music, watching movies or working from home.
- Speed options can vary, from around 50 Mbps up to 2000Mbps, with the fastest speeds coming from providers who have fibre-to-the-property service. You can filter by speed using our comparison tool.
Cable Broadband
- Cable broadband offers some of the fastest speeds available and is great for streaming tv & movies, or working for home.
- There is no phone line required for the service, unlike ADSL broadband.
- Cable is a popular choice for those wanting a TV package with their broadband service. In the UK the market is dominated by Virgin Media.
ADSL Broadband
- ADSL is the long-standing service that has provided broadband to homes for decades now. It utilises the same wires as landline phones and is the slowest option for download speeds.
- ADSL is gradually being phased out of use in the UK, as the fibre and cable infrastructure takes over.
- It can be a cost effective option if you don't need a particularly fast broadband connection, and may still be the best option where you live, particularly in rural areas.
Broadband Speed Requirements
1) The number of people & devices in the home.
2) The types of things you use broadband for.
You can use our quick guide below to get an idea of the speeds you should be looking at when comparing, and then filter as required on the comparison tool.
- 1-2 people
- 1-4 devices
- Web browsing
- Streaming music
- 2-3 people
- 2-5 devices
- HD tv streaming
- Downloading movies
- 3-4 people
- 3-8 devices
- 4K streaming
- Working from home
- 4+ people
- 6+ devices
- Gaming
- Multiple streaming
Best broadband deals NI
Simply enter your postcode above and the comparison tool will show you all the available deals in your area. You can also compare TV & Broadband deals if you prefer. DealTree is not owned by, or affiliated with, any industry providers so you get a completely impartial comparison. You can also do some good whilst getting a great deal as we plant a tree for every order through our website.
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There are also some smaller providers who offer high speed services, including Fibrus, KCOM and Zen. You can use our postode checker above to see what's available in your area.
Which is the best internet provider in Northern Ireland?
That really depends on what it is you're looking for from your broadband provider! There are several high speed choices available across the country, particularly in urban areas, so it may be that simply getting the fastest service available in your area is what you're after. Or maybe price is the main factor and you are looking to save money. Whatever it is, you can compare the options using our postcode checker comparison tool above.
What types of broadband are available in Northern Ireland?
Wherever you live in the country it's highly likely that you can get standard ADSL broadband, which provides lower speeds. There is also good coverage for fibre broadband, which is much faster, particularly if you're living in an urban area. That includes both FTTC (fibre to the cabinet) and FTTP (fibre to the premises) options, with FTTP producing the highest speeds available.
Who is the fastest broadband provider in Northern Ireland?
This really depends on where you live and what is available to you. The fastest speeds are available through FTTP (fibre to the premises) providers, and you can compare what the options are by download speed using the comparison tool above.
Can I get TV with my broadband in Northern Ireland?
Yes, certain broadband providers also offer TV packages. You can compare NI TV & Broadband deals using our dedicated tool if that's what you're looking for. Simply enter your postcode to see what's available where you live.
Can I compare business broadband deals in Northern Ireland?
Yes, you can use our dedicated business broadband deals comparison tool to see what options are available in your area.
How does DealTree make money?
DealTree is not owned by, or affiliated with, any of the companies and services you can compare on the website. This means we simply offer a free and unbiased comparison service for you to use. DealTree makes a commission from the companies on orders made via our website. There is no cost to you and this does not have any effect on the price you pay for whatever product or service it is that you order.
Do you need a phone line to get broadband?
No. A lot of providers will require a phone line to be part of the contract deal, but if you choose a fibre or cable broadband option then these can be set up without the need for a traditional phone line. You can filter by broadband type, or package type, on our comparison tool.
Can I get any rewards with my broadband deal?
Yes, and you can use our comparison tool to filter only deals with rewards. These can be anything but the most common rewards are vouchers or gift cards, bill credits or free months.
Can I get fibre broadband where I live?
Well, basically, it depends and you can use our comparison tool to check using your address and postcode. Chances are if you live in an urban area then there will be several fibre broadband deals on offer. People in more rural places are likely to have less choice.
When is the best time to switch broadband?
It's best to compare deals as soon as your contract ends with your current provider. Even if you're happy with the service you have, it's worth seeing what else is out there as you may get the same for less, or be able to upgrade speed for the same money.
Switching whilst you are still in contract will almost definitely mean paying fees to get out of it so you should find out what the cost is to exit early when making any decisions on a new provider .
Is all broadband unlimited download?
Nowadays it's very rare to find a provider who isn't giving unlimited data usage. All of the deals should be unlimited downloads, so there's no need to filter, and you can see the information on any deal using our comparison tool, and confirm that it's unlimited before visiting the provider's website to purchase.
Can I get rolling contract broadband to cancel anytime?
Yes, there are several providers offering 1 month contract deals that you can cancel anytime. These are useful if you know you're moving in the near future, or just don't want to be tied in to a provider for a year or more. You can filter by 1 month contract offers on our comparison tool, or just use our dedicated no contract broadband deals page.
Do I need to cancel my current broadband to switch?
This really depends on what your current service and provider is, and also what you are switching to. If you're switching between standard ADSL providers on the Openreach network then you shouldn't need to cancel. If you're moving to a different network, such as fibre, then it's likely you would need to inform your current provider and cancel.
Generally speaking, your current provider should contact you shortly after you take out a new contract with a different provider. If that doesn't happen, then it's good to assume you need to inform them you're leaving. Also, keep in mind any fees to cancel if you're still in a fixed contract period with your current provider. For peace of mind to ensure you won't end up paying two broadband bills as you switch, it's worth contacting your current provider to inform them.
