Speed & Coverage
Speed & Coverage reviews, comparisons and buying guides from HomeWire.
What Is a Good Ping for Gaming and How to Lower It
A good gaming ping is under 30ms for competitive play, under 50ms casual. Here is how to lower it: go wired, pick a near server, and fix Wi-Fi and QoS.
2.4GHz vs 5GHz vs 6GHz: Which Band Should You Use and When
Which Wi-Fi band to join, when, for UK homes. A use-case table, the physics, Ofcom rules, plus 6GHz, WiFi 6E/7 and merge-vs-split SSID advice.
Smart Wi-Fi: What It Means and Why Your Next Router Needs It
What smart Wi-Fi actually means: band steering, mesh roaming, app control and device priority explained in plain English, and whether you really need it.
BT WiFi Hotspot: How to Use It When You're Away From Home
How a BT Wi-Fi hotspot works, how to connect with your BT ID or the app, the BTWifi-with-Fon network, and how it now ties into EE Wi-Fi.
Outdoor Wi-Fi Extender Guide: Garden, Garage and Outbuildings
An outdoor wifi extender can push your network to the garden, garage or outbuilding. How they work, IP ratings, PoE, and how to choose the right one.
Network Booster for Mobile: How to Improve Phone Signal at Home
A network booster for mobile can help weak indoor signal, but UK rules matter. How to improve phone signal at home legally, with Wi-Fi Calling and Ofcom rules.
WiFi Antenna Upgrade: When an External Antenna Improves Your Range
Does a wifi antenna upgrade improve your router's range? When a high-gain external antenna helps, when it cannot, and what to try instead.