Looking for information about broadband services? You've come to the right place. We have put together a general introduction below, or you can jump straight to our list of broadband service providers, or straight to our broadband services search.

Broadband services are now more common in the UK than dial-up internet access, and more people sign up every day. The two major advantages of broadband services over dial-up are:

• Speed - broadband providers offer speeds from 2Mb just about everywhere to 24Mb in some places. 2Mb is about 40 times quicker than dialling up using a 56K phone line.
• Convenience - broadband services are a continuous connection, so you don't need to dial-up each time you want to access email. You can also use the internet and telephone at the same time.

You might want to get started by reading the Broadband Genie's buyers' guide to broadband internet. The Genie explains the important factors to bear in mind (such as speed, price, usage limits, and so on) if you're thinking of getting broadband.

Buying broadband services

The Broadband Genie whooshes around (on his magic carpet) gathering information on all the different broadband services available. The little Genie stores all this up in his infamous magic lamp to help you find the best available broadband service for you.

Find out what broadband services are actually available where you live - use our broadband services comparison.