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Follow on Google News | Most UK People Are Happy With Their Broadband ISP RouterA significant proportion of internet connected consumers in the United Kingdom (65%) have told ISPreview.co.uk that they are happy with their home broadband router and most of them got the device from their ISP.
By: ISPreview.co.uk Despite this some 37% still preferred to purchase a third-party router (e.g. brought from a shop rather than bundled for free by an ISP), which can deliver better performance and offer extra features, as well as fewer general restrictions. Respondents were also asked whether they made use of their router's Ethernet (LAN) ports, with 51% saying they plugged into all 4 ports. In the past some ISPs (e.g. Sky's Q Hub) have supplied routers with fewer ports and that isn't enough for everybody. Using a wired connection, where convenient, also helps to get around the problem of poor WiFi. Question - How many of the router's Ethernet (LAN) ports do you use on the back? 51% - 4 Ports+ 17% - 2 Ports 16% - 1 Port 11% - 3 Ports 5% - None Mark Jackson, ISPreview.co.uk's Editor-in-Chief (https://www.ispreview.co.uk), said: "A decade ago the routers that ISPs use to supply with their broadband packages were generally cheaper, bottom of the range style rubbish, which would often struggle to deal with multiple devices and offered weak wireless (WiFi) connectivity." "Today modern ISPs have long since cottoned on to the fact that routers can be another useful way to differentiate themselves from rivals and as such the standard of hardware has improved. Nevertheless if you really want the best kit and latest features then third-party devices are still the best option, provided your ISP supports their use (always check first) and you're comfortable with setting one up yourself," concluded Jackson. End
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