What’s the Best Broadband for Gaming?

What’s the best broadband for gaming? 

Ah, gaming. That glorious time when you can forget about the world, jump into your fave fantasy realm, and finally get that sweet revenge on the lad who keeps sniping you from across the map. Pesky 12 year olds.

But nothing, and I mean NOTHING, ruins your killstreak faster than a laggy connection. 

Fear not, brave gamer! BrawBand’s got your back, and we're here to guide you through the minefield of broadband choices, so you can keep pwning noobs like a true champ.

Speed: how fast is fast enough?

First thing’s first – let's talk speed. When it comes to gaming, speed is nae just important – it's the difference between glory and utter humiliation. You need a broadband connection that can handle high speeds like a wee beastie on Red Bull (side note: how cool would that be to see?!). 

Our advice? Aim for at least 150 Mbps if you want to play without those dreaded lag spikes. But if you’re the type who has five different games downloading at once while streaming a movie in 4K and chatting with your pals on Discord, then you might want to go for something a wee bit faster. Like BrawBand's 900 Mbps packages, which are fast enough to keep up with your insane multitasking, no sweat.

Static IP: the secret weapon

Aye, you heard us right – static IP. If you're serious about gaming and want to take things up a notch, a static IP address can be a game-changer (mind the pun). 

With a static IP, you can host your own game servers, set up a VPN, and enjoy more stable and secure connections. It means no more fretting over IP address changes every time you log in. Plus, it can make it easier to connect with mates, as they’ll always be able to find you at the same address – like knowing exactly where to find the pub after a long day. 

BrawBand’s The Belter! package offers a static IP option for our serious gamers who want that extra edge.

Data caps: nae time for that nonsense!

Here’s the thing: some broadband providers like to play a sneaky wee trick – they give you a so-called “unlimited” plan, but sneak in a data cap that’ll throttle your speed once you’ve hit a certain limit. It’s like putting a speed bump in the middle of a drag race – completely ruins the fun.

But at BrawBand, we don’t believe in that kind of trickery. Our plans are truly unlimited, so you can game til your thumbs are numb without worrying about hitting any sneaky limits. Go on, download that 100 GB update – we’ll wait.

Customer support: real people, real help

Let’s be honest, sometimes things go wrong. Maybe a rogue hamster chewed through a cable, or maybe your router’s having a bad day. When that happens, you need support from real people who know what they’re talking about – not those automated robots that make you want to pull your hair out.

At BrawBand, our support team is as Scottish as a deep-fried Mars Bar, and we’re here to help you sort out any issues, quick as a flash. We’re gamers too, so we know how crucial it is to get back online ASAP. 

Disclaimer: We can’t guarantee you’ll get good, but we’ll make sure it’s nae the broadband that’s holding you back!