Good quality wiring and modems can improve web connectivity

Having good domestic internet wiring and up-to-date modem technology could facilitate download speeds, reports Top 10 Broadband.

According to Whatpc.co.uk, cable broadband links in the home rely more heavily on physical connections and so are easier to check and sort out if the user experiences problems, with exchange technical problems one of the next likely problem areas after wiring and the household router.

Also, switching off other electrical items around the area could help minimise electrical interference and produce a faster connection, while enabling better use of VoIP solutions.

According to Top 10 Broadband, the website said: "One area that is easy to overlook when diagnosing broadband problems is the computer itself. In particular, check the way the computer connects to the broadband modem or router."

The government recently announced plans to deliver universal broadband connectivity within four years, although the two megabits-per-second target speed has been criticised by some businesses.

Some internet service providers have been in trouble in recent months for delivering speeds below those advertised.