Sage Mitchell
Content Lead, Broadband Compare UK
Sage Mitchell writes the area guides and broadband explainers at Broadband Compare UK. She turns Ofcom data and technical specs into plain English for households choosing an internet provider.
Articles by Sage Mitchell
FTTP vs FTTC: What's the Difference and Which Is Better?
There's a good chance your 'fibre broadband' is not actually fibre. Here's the difference between FTTC and FTTP, and why it matters more than most people realise.
24 March 2026 · 6 min read
How to Switch Broadband Provider Without Losing Connection
Most people pay their broadband provider £200 or more per year above what they'd pay elsewhere. They just don't get around to switching. Here's how to do it in under 10 minutes.
28 March 2026 · 7 min read
Openreach Full Fibre Rollout: When Your Area Gets FTTP
You searched 'when is fibre coming to my street' and got three different answers. Here's which one to trust, and what to do if the wait is too long.
1 April 2026 · 7 min read