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Barry Collins

Barry Collins Expert Reviews

Barry Collins has been a technology writer, editor and broadcaster for more than 25 years. He was assistant editor of The Sunday Times’ technology section, editor of PC Pro and has written for more than a dozen different publications and websites over the years. He’s made regular TV and radio appearances as a technology pundit, including on BBC Newsnight, ITV News and Sky News. Now a senior contributor at Forbes.com, he also presents and produces tech-related podcasts.

 

Recent articles by Barry Collins

Expert Reviews Broadband Awards 2025: The results
Broadband

Discover who you voted as Britain’s best broadband provider

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The best broadband providers, based on our annual survey
Broadband

Our buyer’s guide will help you pick the right broadband provider for your home

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Virgin Media review: Fast and reliable, but support’s a mess
Broadband

The most reliable provider in our survey, but Virgin Media is let down by poor customer service

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£26 (Starting from) Note: The monthly price shown will increase each April by the Retail Price Index rate of inflation plus 3.9%
Sky Broadband review: Only worth it for the bundles?
Broadband

A below average set of scores give broadband customers little reason to choose Sky

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£26 (Starting from) Note: The monthly price shown may increase during the contract period
BT broadband review - teaser
BT Broadband review: Old reliable is surviving on reputation
Broadband

A middling, reliable performer that offers little to make it stand out from alternatives

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£30 (Starting from) Note: The monthly price shown will increase throughout the contract
EE Broadband review: Premium performance, premium price
Broadband

A wide range of tariffs matched with good all-round performance, but a tad pricey

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£30 (starting from) Note: The monthly price shown will increase yearly
TalkTalk review: Cheap in every sense of the word
Broadband

Bottom of the pile for customer service and speed, it’s not all that good to TalkTalk

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£22 (Starting from) Note: The monthly price shown will increase each April by the Retail Price Index rate of inflation plus 3.7%
Plusnet Broadband review: SGood value but middling speed
Broadband

A strong all-round performer that has a host of good value broadband tariffs

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£26 (Starting from) Note: Prices will increase by £3 from April 2026
Vodafone Broadband: Our ISP of the year
Broadband

A combination of fast speeds, good value and decent customer service make Vodafone our top provider

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£23 (Starting from) Note: The monthly price shown plus all out of bundle charges will increase throughout the contract
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Zen Internet review: The speed kings with great service
Broadband

Top-notch speeds and strong customer service propel Zen Internet to a Highly Commended award

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£30 (Starting from, with £15 upfront)