A leased line is a dedicated, uncontended fibre connection with symmetric speeds and an SLA. See how it works and when it pays back. Talk to us today.

MTTR is the average time to fix a fault once it is raised. See why repair time matters more than uptime on the day your connection actually fails.

An SLA is a written promise on uptime, repair times, and support. See what to look for in a business broadband SLA and how to hold a provider to it.

A hosted PBX is your business phone system running in the cloud. Call routing, IVR, voicemail, recording, and Teams integration. Here's how it actually works.

4G home broadband uses the mobile network to connect your home when fibre isn't available. Here's how it works, expected speeds, and who it suits.

5G home broadband uses the mobile network to deliver fast internet without a fixed line. Here's how it works, who it suits, and how to set it up.

Broadband is always-on home or business internet, usually delivered over fibre on the Openreach network. Learn how it works and check your address with Inspire.

Fibre broadband uses fibre optic cable to deliver faster, more reliable internet. Learn the difference between FTTC and FTTP, then check your address.

FTTC is part fibre, part copper broadband. Learn how it works, why speeds vary, and when to upgrade to full fibre FTTP with Inspire.

FTTP is full fibre broadband running fibre optic cable all the way to your home. Learn what it means, how it works, and check your speed with Inspire.

SoGEA is FTTC broadband without the old phone line on top. Same speeds, cheaper monthly cost, the stepping stone to full fibre. Here's what changed.

What broadband and phone contract terms actually mean, from minimum term to mid-contract rises. Read before you sign with any UK provider.

What a data cap is, where you still see them in the UK, and how Inspire handles 'unlimited' broadband and mobile honestly. Read before you switch.

What an early termination fee is, how UK broadband providers calculate it, and how Inspire handles exit charges honestly. Read before you switch.

What a fair use policy is, when it applies to unlimited calls, data and EU roaming, and how Inspire handles it. Plain English explainer.

Vulnerable customers are a defined Ofcom category. Learn who qualifies, what extra support looks like, and why the PSTN switch off makes it urgent.

Ethernet is the wired connection between your device and your router. Learn why it's faster than Wi-Fi, which cable to use, and how Inspire sets you up.

An ONT is the small wall box that terminates your fibre line at home. Learn what the lights mean, how it differs from a router, and what to do if one is off.

A router shares your broadband over Wi-Fi and Ethernet to every device in your home or office. Learn what it does and how Inspire sets you up.

Wi-Fi is the wireless signal between your router and your devices. Learn how it differs from broadband and how to get a better signal at home or work.

The UK copper phone network is being retired by January 2027. Here's what the PSTN switch off means for your home or business, and how to move across.

4G is the fourth generation of mobile network tech. Here's how it works, what speeds to expect in the UK, and how it powers 4G home broadband.

5G is the fifth generation of mobile network tech, faster and lower latency than 4G. Here's how it works, real UK speeds and how it powers 5G broadband.

An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone. Activate by QR code, carry two numbers, and travel without swapping cards. Get yours today.

MVNOs lease capacity from the big four UK networks and add their own pricing and service. Learn how they work and pick the right SIM today.

An ISP is the company that sells you broadband and handles billing, support, and contracts. Learn what really separates one ISP from another in the UK.

Openreach owns the UK telecoms network that most home broadband runs on. Learn what they do, how Inspire fits in, and who fixes what when something breaks.

Digital phone is the broadband powered replacement for the old landline. Keep your number, plug in your handset. Here's what changes and what to plan for.

Digital voice replaces the old copper landline using your broadband. Keep your number, use your handset, here's how it works and what to plan for.

VoIP sends voice calls as data over the internet instead of a copper wire. Powers home phones, mobile apps and business systems. Here's how it works.

Ofcom is the UK telecoms regulator. Learn what its rules mean for your broadband and phone service, and how to escalate a complaint.

What broadband installation actually involves, who turns up, how long it takes, and how Inspire keeps the timeline honest. Get the full picture before you sign.

What customer support really means from a UK broadband and phone provider, what good looks like, and how Inspire handles it. Read before you switch.

Bandwidth is the width of your broadband pipe, not the speed of the water inside it. Learn what it means for busy households and businesses, and why stability matters.

What download speed in Mbps really means for your broadband, how Mbps differs from MBps, and the figure most UK households actually need. Read the plain English guide.

Upload speed is how fast data leaves your device. Find out why it matters for video calls, cloud backups, and working from home, and how FTTP compares to FTTC.

Number porting moves your existing phone number to a new provider. Here's how long it takes, what happens to calls during the move, and how to avoid downtime.

One Touch Switch lets you change broadband or phone provider through the new provider only. Learn how it works and switch to Inspire today.

An IP address is the label that identifies your device on a network. Learn the difference between public, private, static, and dynamic IPs with Inspire.

Online gaming cares more about latency than headline speed. See what ping, packet loss and cloud gaming demand from your broadband, and which Inspire line fits.

Streaming sends video and audio over the internet in real time. See how Netflix, iPlayer and Spotify use your line, and what a steady connection actually needs.