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Barry Collins

Barry Collins Expert Reviews

Barry Collins has been a technology writer, editor and broadcaster for more than 25 years. He was assistant editor of The Sunday Times’ technology section, editor of PC Pro and has written for more than a dozen different publications and websites over the years. He’s made regular TV and radio appearances as a technology pundit, including on BBC Newsnight, ITV News and Sky News. Now a senior contributor at Forbes.com, he also presents and produces tech-related podcasts.

 

Recent articles by Barry Collins

Plusnet router on a blue table next to a potted plant
The best broadband providers, based on our annual survey
Broadband

We've rounded up the best broadband providers in the country, based on our survey of thousands of customers and in-depth reviews

Published :
hyperoptic broadband 2024: review
Hyperoptic broadband review
Broadband

The smaller, full-fibre provider delivers superb speeds and a strong all-round service

Published :
£25 /mth, inc VAT
Three Broadband review: A superb value offering
Broadband

If you’re prepared to rely on 4G or 5G coverage, Three has a very compelling broadband proposition

Published :
£20 (Starting from) Note: The monthly price shown will increase each April by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation plus 3.9%
Zen Internet teaser
Zen Internet review: A quality, reliable service
Broadband

Zen’s peerless customer service, speed and reliability makes it our top-choice broadband provider

Published :
£30 (Starting from, with £15 upfront)
Plusnet Broadband review: Still a top performer
Broadband

Remains one of the best for customer service, but its performance is only mid-table

Published :
£26 (Starting from) Note: The monthly price shown will increase on 31 March by £3/mth
BT broadband review - teaser
BT Broadband review: Better value and performance available
Broadband

A reliable provider, but middling performance coupled with high prices isn’t a winning combo

Published :
£32 (Starting from) Note: The monthly price shown will increase on 31 March by £3/mth
EE Broadband (2024) review: Fails to live up to the price
Broadband

Offers fast connections on paper, but our survey scores suggest real-world speed is lacking

Published :
£32 (starting from) Note: The monthly price shown will increase on 31 March by £3/mth
Virgin Media Broadband review: Not great
Broadband

Decent speeds can’t disguise the poor customer service and reliability

Published :
£26 (Starting from) Note: The monthly price shown will increase each April by the Retail Price Index rate of inflation plus 3.9%
Sky Broadband review: Tough to recommend
Broadband

Bottom-of-the-class speed and reliability scores make Sky a tough one to recommend

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£34 (Starting from) Note: The monthly price shown may increase during the contract period
TalkTalk review: Poor service despite prices
Broadband

Among the cheaper providers, but our survey exposes the reasons that prices are low

Published :
£22 (Starting from) Note: The monthly price shown will increase each April by the Retail Price Index rate of inflation plus 3.7%