Choosing the best family broadband package: four easy steps

Some of us are old enough to remember the daily family battles over what to watch on TV. With no online catch-up options, the stakes were high, with the losers left forever wondering what they missed. Now, digital entertainment options have expanded so much that families can watch whatever they want, whenever they want. Not only that, but evenings and free time are also spent doing a multitude of online activities including gaming, shopping, homework – all at the same time. This makes choosing the best family broadband package an important thing to get right.

Generally, the best broadband boils down to three things: reliability, speed and budget. When looking for a family broadband package, it is important to consider what factors are most important to you. Slow or unpredictable broadband can mean interrupted work calls, glitchy gaming and lagging streams. However, costs must also be considered alongside other monthly financial commitments.

With these considerations in mind, here are a few ways you can find the best broadband for you and your family.

1. Make a list

When looking for the best family broadband package, it is important to consider how much usage it is going to get. A five-person household with teenagers is probably going to have different requirements from a couple with a new baby. Households who use video streaming platforms, have online gamers among them, or have a home office, will almost certainly use a lot of devices and will require a high level of reliability and speed. Make a checklist of how many devices your household uses and how often they are in use. This information will help your broadband agent to determine the package that best suits your family.

2. Check if fibre broadband is available in your area

Fibre broadband is high-speed broadband that uses fibre optic cables rather than traditional copper cables. It offers higher speeds and therefore enables better streaming, gameplay and optimum upload and download speeds. Today, fibre broadband is the smart choice to go for when choosing the best family broadband package – but it’s not yet available for every premises in Ireland. Want to see if it is available in your area? Find out here.

3. Find a family broadband plan that is the best value

While speed and reliability are key considerations, it’s important to get the cost right, too. The average adult in Ireland has 1.5 paid streaming subscriptions. Add to that: other monthly subscriptions, rent or mortgage payments, car insurance, and so on. As the cost of living remains a struggle to many, do yourself a favour and shop around for the best price for the service you are looking for. At Pure Telecom, we pride ourselves on being the best broadband company in Ireland with prices as low as €35 per month for high-speed fibre broadband.

4. Consider who has the most dependable tech support

Look, we’ve all gotten a bit short-tempered when we have encountered technical difficulties. In fact, we conducted research that showed that one-in-five of us have shouted at a voice assistant when it has misinterpreted what we have said. So, save yourself some strife with your broadband provider by choosing a company that will provide support quickly and efficiently. More often than not, getting through to a customer service agent can be a frustrating experience – especially if you encounter an issue while working remotely or in the midst of a particularly engrossing TV marathon. Pure Telecom’s customer service team boasts an average pick-up rate of 30 seconds – ensuring friendly support is always just a phone call away.

Pure Telecom can guide you through the best family broadband packages that we can offer and see which one can suit your needs and budget. Contact us today to find out more. 1800 844 023