Broadband adverts mix several different products into one number. The connection from the provider, the ports on the modem, the router’s Wi-Fi and optional services are separate things. Identify which part a proposed upgrade changes before paying for it.
| Label | What it describes | Question to ask |
|---|---|---|
| FTTH | Fibre reaches your premises. | What are download and upload limits for this plan? |
| FTTB | Fibre reaches the building; the final connection must be checked. | What wiring and speed reach my flat? |
| 2×1000M / multi-use | Multiple connections or ports, subject to the product specification. | Can one device use the headline total, or is it split across ports? |
| Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 7 | The local wireless technology supported by the router. | Does my phone or laptop support it, and what ports does the router have? |
| 5G home broadband | The router connects through a mobile network. | What trial, traffic-management and address restrictions apply? |
A two-port bundle is a different purchase
NETVIGATOR’s Multi-Use description describes separate circuits with individual public IP assignments. That may suit a household separating work and entertainment, but it is not a promise that one laptop can combine both speeds. Ask for a diagram showing which modem port carries which service. Its terms say VLAN isolation is disabled by default. If separating work and home traffic is the reason for subscribing, explicitly request VLAN activation and confirm the setup.
Calculate what the upgrade can save
Mbps means megabits per second; file sizes often use megabytes or gigabytes. Eight bits make one byte. In an idealised example, a 10GB file takes about 80 seconds at 1000Mbps or 32 seconds at 2500Mbps, before overheads. The saving is 48 seconds only if the remote service and all your equipment can sustain those speeds.
For a 2.5Gbps wired upgrade, check the router’s WAN and LAN ports, any switch, and the computer’s network adapter. For Wi-Fi, check device compatibility and coverage separately. A fast line feeding a poorly positioned router can still leave the bedroom unusable.
Separate the services on the order
Write down which charges buy internet access, which rent equipment and which pay for TV, security software or other subscriptions. NETVIGATOR’s Home Wi-Fi terms treat its wireless service as a service with its own commitment and charges. An included router is not necessarily a router you own.