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Broadband for gaming

Keep your ping low and your score high with Airband’s fibre broadband.

Delivering reliably rapid speeds for the ultimate online gaming experience – no jitter, no lag, just the freedom to play all day.

Fibre packages
Fixed wireless packages

Streaming, gaming and browsing is a given with our ultrafast, fibre broadband.
Fast, secure and reliable.

Fibre 150

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150Mbps download & upload speed
Total saving of £240
Free £50 Amazon gift card
Nokia WiFi 6 mesh router included
24-month contract (no price hikes)
Free survey and installation

£23 a month

normal price £33

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Fibre 300

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300Mbps download & upload speed
Total saving of £336
Free £50 Amazon gift card
Nokia WiFi 6 mesh router included
24-month contract (no price hikes)
Free survey and installation

£24 a month

normal price £38

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Fibre 600

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600Mbps download & upload speed
Total saving of £552
Free £50 Amazon gift card
Nokia WiFi 6 mesh router included
24-month contract (no price hikes)
Free survey and installation

£25 a month

normal price £48

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Fibre 900

900Mbps download & upload speed
Total saving of £768
Free £50 Amazon gift card
Nokia WiFi 6 mesh router included
24-month contract (no price hikes)
Free survey and installation

£26 a month

normal price £58

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Airband's fixed wireless broadband network provides a signal that's clear, consistent and always connected. Our service is quick to deploy, easy to install and gives reliable internet speeds.

AirSpeed 40

Superfast broadband from Airband community internet

Up to 40Mbps download speed
Total saving of £216
Free £50 Amazon gift card
Nokia WiFi 6 mesh router included
24-month contract (no price hikes)
Free survey and installation

£24 a month

normal price £33

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AirSpeed 150

Up to 150Mbps download speed
Total saving of £336
Free £50 Amazon gift card
Nokia WiFi 6 mesh router included
24-month contract (no price hikes)
Free survey and installation

£24 a month

normal price £38

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AirSpeed 400

Up to 400Mbps download speed
Total saving of £552
Free £50 Amazon gift card
Nokia WiFi 6 mesh router included
24-month contract (no price hikes)
Free survey and installation

£25 a month

normal price £48

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AirSpeed 1000

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Up to 1000Mbps download speed
Total saving of £768
Free £50 Amazon gift card
Nokia WiFi 6 mesh router included
24-month contract (no price hikes)
Free survey and installation

£26 a month

normal price £58

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See what speeds you could get:

Enjoy glitch-free broadband for gaming

Not all broadband connections are designed with gaming in mind. Slow speeds, lag and jitter can all prevent a smooth gameplay experience.

With Airband fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) broadband, you’ll stay ahead of the game with ultra-reliable & ultrafast speeds up to 900Mbps, and get a connection that’s as responsive as it is reliable.

Want to put us to the test? Game on. Our 30 day cooling off period means you can see how we compete, without the risk. It’s a win-win.

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Unlimited

Broadband that meets your needs all day, every day.

Ultrafast

A glitch-free experience, no delay, no lag, no buffering.

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No price hikes

No mid-contract price increase. Guaranteed.

Why gaming broadband is the right move

The faster your broadband connection, the better your experience will be – and this is no exaggeration. If you’ve got an unsteady or slow signal, you’re going to experience a lot of buffering, which can get really annoying, really fast.

Technically, you might only need a few Mbps of speed to play your favourite online game. However, if you want to get stuck into some multiplayer games with friends, are busy downloading other games, or want to run updates while playing, the internet speed you need will quickly shoot up.

Also, if you’re planning on live streaming or talking with your friends online at the same time, your connection will come under strain. For these reasons, FTTP broadband with unlimited data is the right choice for avid gamers.

Putting gaming aside for a moment, a fast broadband connection enables you to improve almost every other online activity. For instance, downloading movies, streaming media, sending large attachments, uploading files, and others will all get done quicker (and easier, phew) with a speedy connection.

Faster connection
Lower ping
Less lag
Smoother play

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What is the best broadband for gaming?

If you’re a keen gamer, having an upload speed of at least 25Mbps is ideal. However, if you’re in a busy household with multiple devices, you’ll need a faster speed for the best gaming experience. Learn more about broadband speeds and find out what speed you need for lag-free gaming.

We have the perfect gaming broadband package for you. Fibre 900 offers speeds of up to 900Mbps, which is great for gamers. Check your postcode to see if you can get ultrafast fibre broadband.

No price hikes
900Mbps download speed
Two free WiFi 6 mesh routers included
Rated highly on Trustpilot

FAQs about broadband for gaming in the UK

Latency, often called lag, is the time it takes for data to travel from your device to the game server and back again. It’s measured in milliseconds (ms), and the lower the number, the better your gaming experience will be.

High latency can result in delays between pressing a button and seeing the action happen on-screen – something that can be the difference between winning and losing in fast-paced online games. Fast fibre broadband helps keep latency low, giving you the edge you need to stay ahead of the competition.

Ping is similar to latency – it refers to the reaction time of your connection. In other words, ping is the time between your input as a game player and your server’s response to that input.

For example, if you’re playing a shooting game and you see characters teleporting, this is down to bad ping. Ping is measured in milliseconds (ms). The lower the ping, the better. So, a ping of 15ms or less is fantastic.

Having a fast internet connection is crucial for a good gaming experience. So, first things first, you should aim to get a fast broadband package with a stable connection and no data limits.

Then, beyond your package – think of your fibre broadband connection as a data “pipe” running into your home. The capacity of that “pipe” is constant. But there are also things you can do around your home to ensure you are getting the maximum flow from that pipe.

For instance, make sure you have a solid WiFi connection when you are gaming. Try moving the position of your router closer to your gaming station.

Sometimes, technical and environmental factors can affect your WiFi signal. In these instances, switching to a wired connection with an ethernet cable is often a good idea. Doing so will certainly speed up your online and cloud gaming experience.

Also, if you have multiple devices using the same broadband connection for playing or downloading games, disconnect any that you’re not using.

You’ll probably know some broadband providers, including Virgin Media, Sky Broadband, BT Broadband, etc. But if you’re based in one of the more rural parts of the UK, you’ll want a broadband provider that can offer a fast connection outside of major towns and cities – such as Airband’s rural broadband.

Download and upload speeds are crucial factors when it comes to deciding between different internet providers. Since large uploads and downloads are inevitable, those without high-speed internet tend to feel it quickly.

While 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds are technically a “good internet speed” for gaming, we recommend that you choose a package with the fastest speeds possible – our fibre 900 broadband is a great choice for gamers.

Typically, you should be looking for an unlimited data usage gaming internet package with a reliable internet service provider. Plenty of major providers will have lots of packages that give you this facility, but don’t just jump at any cheap package, especially if you’re living in the more remote parts of the UK.

Professional gamers tend to opt for fibre connections because these provide a lower level of latency than other connections. Indeed, it is low latency that is more important for pro gamers. If given the choice of sacrificing speed for lower latency, most would definitely go with a broadband provider that offers low latency.

Of course, many competitive online gaming pros stream their games. So, faster speeds, no download limits and reliable connections are the cornerstones of the best gaming broadband.

Some might say that a superfast connection is not essential for playing games online, but it does make a massive difference to many other services that require fast speeds to run smoothly. For instance, you can download and update games much quicker if you have a speedy connection.

A fixed wireless connection can be a good option for gaming, especially in rural areas where fibre isn’t available. However, it’s not always the best choice. While fixed wireless broadband can offer fast speeds, it is more susceptible to interference from weather conditions and network congestion, which can lead to higher latency and jitter – two things no gamer wants.

For the best gaming experience, ultra-fast-fibre broadband is the superior option, delivering ultra-low latency and stable speeds, ensuring a seamless, uninterrupted and ultimately exciting gaming session.

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