Broadband and Wi-Fi are two different technologies that are often used to connect devices to the internet.
The differences in short:
- Broadband is the high-speed internet connection that gets you online.
- Wi-Fi is how your devices connect wirelessly to that broadband.
If your Wi-Fi isn’t as fast as it should be, always test your broadband speeds via a wired connection (Ethernet). It’ll give you the true picture of your broadband’s performance.
Broadband vs. Wi-Fi: Let’s Set the Record Straight
You hear these two terms a lot, but they’re not the same thing. Let’s clear up the confusion, Zzoomm style!
Broadband – The Backbone of Your Internet
Broadband is the engine that powers everything online. It’s the high-speed internet connection that comes into your home, usually through fibre-optic cables (like our Full Fibre FTTP service). This is the good stuff – delivering speeds that make buffering and lag a thing of the past.
Pro tip: The faster and more reliable your broadband connection, the better everything else works.
Wi-Fi – The Wireless Wonder
Wi-Fi is what lets all your devices connect to that broadband without being tied down by cables. It’s the magic that allows you to stream, game, browse, and more without the hassle of wires.
Think of Wi-Fi as the bridge that connects all your gadgets – from your phone to your smart TV – to the broadband coming into your home. It’s the wire-free convenience that makes it all possible.
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