How to host-proof your internet connection this Christmas

Wooden sideboard with white EE router in the centre and a vase of pink flowers on one side and a green and pink striped candlestick on the other

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The joy of being together in one place with your friends and family is one of the best things about the festive season, but all that togetherness can also bring stressful moments, particularly if your internet struggles under the extra pressure.

From missing out on the elusive Christmas delivery slot you’ve been stalking for weeks, to your online cooking tutorial buffering just as you’re trying to fix lumpy gravy in time to feed the masses, making sure your home WiFi is prepped and ready for the holidays is one less thing to worry about when you’ve got the UK’s best broadband technology from EE.

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For quieter moments at home, when you’re trying to power through the to-do list while the kids are kept entertained with a festive movie marathon, the last thing you need is to hear is shouts of frustration from the other room as the film freezes mid-scene thanks to the internet buffering at a critical moment. Fast, reliable broadband will keep everyone happy and the festive spirit flowing.

Bring the party home

Green dining room with a wooden sideboard against the wall, used for a display of party drinks and cakes

Hosting a pre-Christmas gathering for extended friends and family? A house packed full of guests can quickly overwhelm your WiFi as everyone’s devices compete to connect to your network. The right broadband package will make sure everyone can connect without slowing things down. No-one wants their smart speaker to cut out in the middle of a kitchen disco so choosing WiFi that guarantees a fast and reliable internet speed will keep the party in full swing.

Enjoy the big day

Green living room with wooden coffee table and green sofa with a real christmas tree next to an open fire

This Christmas, don't let slow internet be the Grinch that steals your joy. While it used to be the scrabble to find new batteries for just-received gifts, today it’s all about the software updates for new consoles and devices - updates that can hog your bandwidth and leave everyone else staring at frozen screens. With the right WiFi there’s no more waiting for downloads, keeping everyone merry and entertained.

We all know there’s a lot to think about in the festive build-up. EE Full Fibre ensures you’ve got the speed and reliability needed to handle multiple guests, all their devices and their streaming habits throughout Christmas and beyond, with an internet connection that’s as merry and bright as your decorations.

So if you’re hosting this Christmas choose EE Full Fibre, the UK’s best broadband technology.

Heather Young has been Ideal Home’s Editor since late 2020, and Editor-In-Chief since 2023. She is an interiors journalist and editor who’s been working for some of the UK’s leading interiors magazines for over 20 years, both in-house and as a freelancer.