comparethemarket.com: Research into wifi dependancy

comparethemarket.com has carried out an experiment to reveal just how dependent we are on the internet, and how long it takes for us to freak out if our WiFi drops.

comparethemarket ran an experiment that involved asking households to turn off their broadband throughout one week at different times of the day and log how long, on average, it took for another member of their household to notice they couldn’t access the WiFi.

comparethemarket.com wifi research

It only took 3.5 minutes, on average, for people to notice the WiFi was down and kick up a fuss. Surprisingly, it takes households with children 4.1 minutes to notice.

Some homeowners even cheekily captured responses from members of their household whilst they were going crazy about the thought of the WiFi not working.

“The internet isn’t working again; you need to ring the provider!”. Amusingly, many children panicked about YouTube and Netflix not working, or the fact they couldn’t play Animal Crossing!

But, what can people do to ensure they have the best possible broadband for their household, to ensure everyone has easy access to the internet, and most of all, don’t complain that they can’t stream TV?

Below, comparethemarket.com share helpful tips for improving your broadband speed:

Move your router away from other devices

Keep your router as far away as possible from other electrical equipment and devices that emit wireless signals, such as cordless phones, baby monitors, and computer speakers. Try to place your router on a table or shelf rather than on the floor and keep it switched on.

Turn off WiFi on devices you’re not using

If you have multiple devices such as tablets and smartphones running in the background, it can slow down your broadband, so try switching WiFi off on these when you’re not using them.

You should also avoid carrying out data-heavy tasks like HD streaming, gaming, or video calls at the same time as others in your household.

Give your computer a spring clean

Many applications on your PC could affect your broadband speed, some without you even realising it. A few simple quick fixes include making sure your anti-virus software is up to date, making sure you’re using the latest version of your web browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge, and clearing your cache and browser history.

To learn more about the experiment and our tool, please visit: https://www.comparethemarket.com/broadband/content/internet-loving-nation/

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