Broadband installation in Derry
The short answer
Full-fibre and business broadband setup
- Price from
- £60.00
- Time on site
- 1 to 3 hours
What you get
You get a professional setup of your new broadband connection, including router configuration and testing to ensure it is working correctly.
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When do you need a Broadband installation?
A professional setup is essential when you want better internet speeds.
- Moving into a newly built home
- Switching to a different network provider
- Upgrading old copper lines to fibre
- Fixing slow or dropping internet signals
- Landlords allowing digital upgrades for tenants
What happens on the day
The engineer will visit to set up your new equipment.
- They discuss where to put the router
- They drill a small hole for cables
- A wall box is fixed inside
- The router is connected and powered
- They test your speed and signal
- You must stay home to help
How to prepare
- Clear a path to your wall sockets
- Identify where the current cables enter
- Decide on the best router location
- Ensure an indoor power socket is free
- Keep pets in a separate room
- Charge your phone or laptop first
- Check your contract for any fees
- Find your landlord's permission if renting
How to improve your result
- Place the router in an open space
- Avoid putting routers behind heavy furniture
- Keep the router away from microwaves
- Use mesh systems for larger homes
- Password protect your network immediately
- Update your device software regularly
Why it is useful day to day
Having a modern connection makes your daily life much smoother.
- Watch TV without any annoying buffering
- Video calls stay clear and steady
- Multiple people can use the web
- Smart home devices work more reliably
- High speed internet adds property value
Why we ask these questions
It is important to understand how your new connection works.
- Fibre uses light instead of electricity
- Full fibre does not need phone lines
- Routers need a central home location
- Cables must follow a safe route
- Engineers should seal any external holes
Frequently asked questions
Often needed alongside
Home removals
Full-service moves
- Urgent
Locked out / lock change
Entry and new locks
TV aerial & satellite
Aerials, dishes, communal systems
- Fixed price
Deep clean
One-off top-to-bottom
Man and van
Small moves and deliveries
TV wall mounting & AV
Mounting, home cinema, audio
- Fixed price
Tenant move-in condition report
Independent photo report at move-in, shared with the landlord
Wi-Fi & data cabling
Mesh Wi-Fi, network points