Home Broadband Internet

The internet is more important than ever and is at the centre of most homes with a myriad of devices now requiring internet access to unlock their full potential. Beyond traditional devices such as smart phones, tablets and PCs, many homes will feature one or more smart devices such as Smart TVs, Voice Assistant, and even smart heating devices. Here we will discuss some of the most important reasons for home broadband internet.

Which type of user are you?

  • Traditional broadband internet usage is deemed as ‘light usage’ and comprises applications that were typically used when the internet first became commercially available. This usage is primarily a combination of browsing, email, and search activities and sees users simply keeping up to date with communications as well as the news. Traditional applications typically have lower bandwidth and data requirements and may sometimes even be referred to as ‘occasional use’.

  • A tech-savvy public paired with affordable technology has given birth to the smart home, a home that features one or more devices that connect to the internet for the purpose of automation in order to link one or more smart devices together or to make daily tasks easier. Many would assume that the most common smart device in a home would be a smart phone but, when we talk about smart homes, we refer to the devices that add a service or feature which supports the operation of a home in some way. The most common smart device in a home today is the smart TV - allowing users to catch up on TV at a time that suits them or to watch TV and film on demand. The birth and growth of the Internet-of-Things (IoT) looks set to evolve the smart home further with powerful AI set to automate routine tasks.

  • There has always been an element of remote working and home schooling in people’s lives, but the COVID-19 pandemic called the tech industry to arms to ensure society did not stall by allowing children to continue their education and businesses, big and small, to continue operations with a dispersed workforce. Internet connectivity and affordable technology combined to create virtual classrooms and workspaces that many feel will remain common place.

  • Most home broadband users will fall under the category of ‘power user’ - utilising a combination of traditional broadband usage patterns, smart home applications, remote working, and home schooling. This usage pattern is best suited to unlimited fibre or 4G broadband internet connections, however, in some locations where this is not possible, Freedomsat can offer large data capacity service plans with satellite broadband.

With speeds up to 50Mbps, contact us today to find out how we can connect you to fast satellite internet. Complete the form below to find out which of our services is available in your region and to obtain a free quotation.