Boost your Wi-Fi speed
We all rely on Wi‑Fi for everyday things like staying in touch, working from home and streaming - so it’s frustrating when it can’t keep up.
With lots of devices connected at once, many homes are simply using more than their broadband was designed for. If that sounds like you, upgrading to Fibre can give you the extra speed you need.
If you already have Fibre, things like your router setup, the number of devices you’re using, or even where your router sits can all affect your Wi‑Fi performance.
Our Wi‑Fi Hub is designed to give great coverage, but no router can guarantee a perfect signal in every room. If you’ve got weak spots, a Wi-Fi Mesh system can help boost your coverage.
Don’t worry if your Wi‑Fi feels slow - there are simple ways to get things running smoothly again.
If you're new to TalkTalk or you've just upgraded to Fibre, your line will go through a stabilisation period . This usually lasts for around 10 days and it's normal to experience varying speeds and occasional drops in your connection during this time.
Use My Connection or our TalkTalk Wi-Fi Assist app
These tools will:
- Test your line and Wi‑Fi coverage
- Identify common issues
- Guide you through fixes
Where your router sits makes a big difference.
- Place it in a central, open space
- Keep it off the floor and out of cupboards
- Avoid blocking it with furniture
We send software updates to your router throughout the day and night, so we recommend you leave it switched on. Restarting your router as a one-off can help with some connection issues; however you shouldn’t restart your router more than twice within 24 hours.
Some household items can weaken your Wi‑Fi.
Keep your router away from:
- Microwaves
- Cordless phones
- TVs and large electronics
Wi‑Fi gets weaker the further you move away.
- Try:
- Moving closer to your router
- Testing speeds in different rooms
Why not try our Wi-Fi Assist App to help diagnose and fix any Wi-Fi issues.
Find out more: TalkTalk Wi-Fi Assist app
Your speed is shared across devices.
- Disconnect devices you’re not using
- Pause streaming, downloads or gaming
Many devices connected at once can slow things down.
Older devices can limit your speed.
- Update apps and software
- Test on another device to compare
Total home Wi-Fi
If you've followed the steps above and you're still not getting the best results, it might be that your coverage is the problem. To fix this, you might need more eeros or Wi-Fi Boosters in your home network. With Total Home Wi-Fi, you get guaranteed wall-to-wall coverage, eliminating blank spots throughout your home. This means you can be sure that everyone can get online, whichever room they’re in. To find out more, check out About Total Home Wi-Fi .
Check out our Wi-Fi Assist app to help identify blank spots and improve your full-home coverage.
Find out more: TalkTalk Wi-Fi Assist app