Improve your broadband performance

Did you know the telephone extension wiring in your house can pick up all sorts of electrical noise and interference from TV's, lights and other everyday electrical equipment? This interference can affect your broadband signal resulting in a slower broadband speed.

BT has developed, the I-Plate, a unique filter that helps stop any interference affecting the broadband signal.

As long as you have a suitable BT Master Socket and wiring to one or more extension socket - even if the socket isn’t used - the I-Plate can help. It's quick and easy to fit with a screwdriver and you don't need to disconnect any wires.

The I-Plate is not suitable if:

  • your socket has a horizontal line, but also an Openreach logo on it - this socket has an I-Plate filter built in
  • your socket doesn't have a horizontal line across the front
  • your socket has two connection points - for telephone and DSL

In previous tests the I-Plate has been shown to boost line speeds - typically by 1.5Mbps. The actual change will vary from house to house. Although speed improvements are likely, they can't be guaranteed. Even if it doesn't improve the speed the I-Plate can help stabilise your broadband line making it more reliable.

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