Households in rural areas of the UK have been promised better internet speeds as the Government pledged £5billion towards providing faster broadband.

Bills are expected to increase for many over this time period but in light of this, some suppliers have announced they will be reviewing how they charge their customers in the next few weeks.

The rises will come as a large chunk of households are under strain thanks to the coronavirus outbreak impact on job security, mortgage payments and other personal finances.

Switching providers can be a first step to improving your service, but this might not always be possible and doesn’t guarantee your broadband connection will be improved.

The type of broadband you can get in your home depends on several things including; where you are in the country, the type of home you live in and the providers available to you.

We reveal the biggest myths surrounding internet speeds - but also the things you can do that will actually improve your broadband connection.

To help those stuck at home with slow internet, This is Money has answered the most commonly asked questions about underperforming broadband.

Forget kerb appeal and marble work surfaces in the kitchen. New research shows that the single most important factor for home buyers in 2019 is having fast broadband speeds.

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