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400ixl · 20 Aug 19, 11:11 AM

Gaming is as much about the connection between the user device and the router as it is the broadband connection. Latency across the BB suppliers these days is much the same unless you are really on a congested exchange where unbundled providers may have an advantage. Virgin are not on the same exchanges, but do also have congestion issues in some locations.

It is best to be on a wired connection for gaming devices. Not always easy with running ethernet cables around the house, so these powerline adaptors can be useful and still work better than wireless.

For non latency applications like streaming that can buffer the content wireless will be fine. If you can maintain 4-6Mbps bandwidth per device then that is sufficient for HD content for Netflix etc. Then have some headroom for other activities.

From a supplier point of view, I would avoid TalkTalk, they are cheap and when it works it works. Have any issues and it is extremely painful and you will wish you had gone elsewhere.

Other than that look at the price that is being offered, with the speed they will be providing, along with anything else that is attached that you may want to take advantage of. Some offer discounts on mobile phones for example, others have included calls. Only you can decide which deal fits you.

Good luck, there are lots of options out there. Just take your time and do a comparison list of features, speed, price etc to help you decide.

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	20 Aug 19, 11:11 AM 400ixl Imagineer
400ixl Imagineer Join Date: Mar 12	Gaming is as much about the connection between the user device and the router as it is the broadband connection. Latency across the BB suppliers these days is much the same unless you are really on a congested exchange where unbundled providers may have an advantage. Virgin are not on the same exchanges, but do also have congestion issues in some locations. It is best to be on a wired connection for gaming devices. Not always easy with running ethernet cables around the house, so these powerline adaptors can be useful and still work better than wireless. For non latency applications like streaming that can buffer the content wireless will be fine. If you can maintain 4-6Mbps bandwidth per device then that is sufficient for HD content for Netflix etc. Then have some headroom for other activities. From a supplier point of view, I would avoid TalkTalk, they are cheap and when it works it works. Have any issues and it is extremely painful and you will wish you had gone elsewhere. Other than that look at the price that is being offered, with the speed they will be providing, along with anything else that is attached that you may want to take advantage of. Some offer discounts on mobile phones for example, others have included calls. Only you can decide which deal fits you. Good luck, there are lots of options out there. Just take your time and do a comparison list of features, speed, price etc to help you decide.