FREE GUIDES — PLAIN ENGLISH — UK HOUSEHOLDS
Home Connectivity Guides
Everything you need to understand, improve, and get the most from your home connectivity — in one place. Whether you are trying to fix a slow broadband connection, prepare for the landline switch-off, set up a smart home, or simply understand what all the jargon means — our free plain English guides have you covered.
What Would You Like Help With?
Choose a topic below to explore our free guides. Each section covers everything from the basics through to troubleshooting — all written in plain English for UK households.
Broadband
Understand your connection type, check your speeds, compare UK providers, and decide whether to upgrade to full fibre. Everything you need to make sense of your home broadband.
Wi-Fi & Networking
Banish dead zones, improve whole-home coverage, and understand the difference between routers, mesh systems, and extenders — so every room stays connected.
Ethernet & Switches
Wired connections, cable types, home network switches, comms cabinets, and UPS backup power — everything you need to build a reliable home network.
VoIP & Digital Voice
The UK copper landline network is being switched off. Find out what VoIP means for your home phone, what you need to do, and how to prepare before it reaches your area.
Mobile Connectivity
From mobile data on your smartphone to MiFi devices, in-car Wi-Fi, 5G home broadband, and satellite internet — everything about staying connected on the move and at home without fixed broadband.
Smart Devices & IoT
GPS trackers for cars, bikes, and caravans. Health and fitness wearables. Smart home devices. Pet trackers and personal safety gadgets. Everything connected, explained simply.
More Guides Coming Soon
We are regularly adding new guides to the Home section. Coming soon: Satellite Broadband for homes including Starlink, home security cameras and doorbells, and smart energy management. Subscribe to A2B Network Hub on YouTube so you do not miss new content as it is added.
Not Sure Where to Start?
If you are not sure which section covers your question, check our plain English Glossary for terminology help — or just ask us directly. We are happy to point you in the right direction.