How fast is your broadband? Whatever the case, odds are your answer’s gonna be “not fast enough”. Is there anything you about it? Are there faster alternatives in your area? What do they cost compared to the provider you’re already using? A new broadband speed test is now available from uSwitch and let’s you find out just that sort of info.
Uswitch is a free and impartial online comparison and switching service that enables folks to compare prices on a range of products such as gas and electricity, heating cover, home phone, communications, insurance, personal finance products … and broadband.
Uswitch’s aim is to “help you take advantage of the best prices and services on offer from suppliers”. Sounds all noble right? But, c’mon, you known there’s gotta be a money making angle. uSwitch has commercial deals in place with some suppliers across all its services and receives a small commission payment if people choose to switch or apply for a product through the uSwitch site.
The commercial relationships have no bearing on the ranking of suppliers in your results and are in place to help make the switching process as convenient as possible for customers, and in some cases it can mean exclusive deals that are not available directly from the supplier. It also allows uSwitch to also provide its free service with no obligation on your part.
I did the speed test. Hey, it’s free. The results seemed straightforward and were pretty much as I assumed they would be. It was cool to see my options presented clearly and to see how my provider compares with respect to speed and price with the local competition.
