Best Broadband for Gaming in Scotland – How BrawBand Keeps You Lag-Free

Ah, gaming – that magical world where you forget about reality, dive into your favourite fantasy realm, and finally get sweet revenge on the lad who keeps sniping you from halfway across the map.

But nothing – and we mean NOTHING – ruins a winning streak faster than a laggy internet connection.

If you want smooth, reliable online gaming in Scotland, you need the best broadband for gaming – and that’s exactly where BrawBand comes in.

Why Broadband Speed Matters for Gaming

When it comes to gaming, your broadband speed isn’t just important – it’s life or death for your killstreak. Without enough speed, you’ll be shouting at the router while your opponent bags the win.

• For most online gaming, you’ll want at least 150 Mbps download speeds to avoid lag and keep things smooth.
• But if you’re:
  • Downloading huge game updates
  • Streaming on Twitch
  • Playing 4K games
  • Running Discord chats
  • And sharing the Wi-Fi with other devices in the house...
    ...then you’ll want more firepower.

BrawBand’s The Belter! package offers up to 900 Mbps full fibre broadband, perfect for serious gamers who demand speed, stability, and zero buffering – even with multiple devices online at once.

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!