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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

Virgin Media Broadband review: Not great
Broadband

Decent speeds can’t disguise the poor customer service and reliability

Published :
£26 (Starting from) Note: The monthly price shown will increase each April by the Retail Price Index rate of inflation plus 3.9%
BT broadband review - teaser
BT Broadband review: Better value and performance available
Broadband

A reliable provider, but middling performance coupled with high prices isn’t a winning combo

Published :
£32 (Starting from) Note: The monthly price shown will increase on 31 March 2024 by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation plus 3.9%
TalkTalk review: Poor service despite prices
Broadband

Among the cheaper providers, but our survey exposes the reasons that prices are low

Published :
£22 (Starting from) Note: The monthly price shown will increase each April by the Retail Price Index rate of inflation plus 3.7%
Now Broadband review: Worth a look if price is the priority
Broadband

A low-budget provider, but the speeds on offer are falling well behind the pack

Published :
£20 (Starting from) Note: The monthly price shown will increase each April by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation plus 3.9%
hyperoptic broadband 2024: review
Hyperoptic broadband review
Broadband

The smaller, full-fibre provider delivers superb speeds and a strong all-round service

Published :
£25 /mth, inc VAT
Sky Broadband review: Tough to recommend
Broadband

Bottom-of-the-class speed and reliability scores make Sky a tough one to recommend

Published :
£34 (Starting from) Note: The monthly price shown may increase during the contract period
Vodafone Broadband: Must try harder
Broadband

Vodafone delivers a solid showing in almost every area, but it fails to excel – other providers simply do it better

Published :
£23 (Starting from) Note: The monthly price shown plus all out of bundle charges will increase each April by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation plus 3.9%
Three Broadband review: A superb value offering
Broadband

If you’re prepared to rely on 4G or 5G coverage, Three has a very compelling broadband proposition

Published :
£20 (Starting from) Note: The monthly price shown will increase each April by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation plus 3.9%
Plusnet Broadband review: Still a top performer for customer
Broadband

Remains one of the best for customer service, but its performance is only mid-table

Published :
£26 (Starting from) Note: The monthly price shown will increase on 31 March 2024 by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation plus 3.9%
Zen Internet teaser
Zen Internet review: A quality, reliable service
Broadband

Zen’s peerless customer service, speed and reliability makes it our top-choice broadband provider

Published :
£30 (Starting from, with £15 upfront)